Pathway Outline

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Ageing, Home and Community

Ageing, Home and Community

Pathway
National Code
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State Code
AB71
DTWD Status
Replaced
Associated Qualification
Certificate III in Individual Support
National Code
CHC33015
State Code
AWK6
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Original TGA Release Date
06/08/2015
Field of Education
0905 - Human Welfare Studies And Services
Approved Date
30/05/2022
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Version
6.00
Current Release Date
28/04/2022
Nominal Hours
555
Description
This qualification reflects the role of workers in the community and/or residential setting who follow an individualised plan to provide person-centred support to people who may require support due to ageing, disability or some other reason. Work involves using discretion and judgement in relation to individual support as well as taking responsibility for own outputs. Workers have a range of factual, technical and procedural knowledge, as well as some theoretical knowledge of the concepts and practices required to provide person-centred support.

To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 120 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = Thirteen (13) - seven (7) core units - six (6) elective units,
Packaging for Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Home and Community)
All group A electives must be selected (4) and two (2) from Group C. All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-support vocational outcome.
1. Core Units
All seven (7) units must be completed.
State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AVC29 CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services 50 Unit of competency
WG739 HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care 25 Unit of competency
AVC63 CHCCCS015 Provide individualised support 75 Unit of competency
AVB19 HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems 20 Unit of competency
AVC53 CHCCCS023 Support independence and wellbeing 40 Unit of competency
AVB82 CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically 50 Unit of competency
AVC09 CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people 30 Unit of competency
2. Group A electives - Ageing Specialisation
All four (4) units must be completed.
State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AVA32 HLTINF001 Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures 30 Unit of competency
AVC91 CHCAGE001 Facilitate the empowerment of older people 50 Unit of competency
AVC66 CHCCCS011 Meet personal support needs 35 Unit of competency
AVC87 CHCAGE005 Provide support to people living with dementia 60 Unit of competency
3. Group C electives - Home and Community Specialisation
Both units - two (2) - must be completed.
State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AVB95 CHCHCS001 Provide home and community support services 40 Unit of competency
AVC54 CHCCCS025 Support relationships with carers and families 40 Unit of competency
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