Pathway Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 10:08 AM AWST
22/07/2026 10:08 AM AWST
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Home and Community
Home and Community
Pathway
National Code
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State Code
AA68
AA68
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Original TGA Release Date
06/08/2015
06/08/2015
Field of Education
0905 - Human Welfare Studies And Services
0905 - Human Welfare Studies And Services
Approved Date
30/05/2022
30/05/2022
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Version
6.00
6.00
Current Release Date
28/04/2022
28/04/2022
Nominal Hours
555
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.
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, consisting of:
- at least four (4) units from Group C.
- up to two (2) units from the Other Electives list.
- seven (7) core units
- six (6) elective units, consisting of:
- at least four (4) units from Group C.
- up to two (2) units from the Other Electives list.
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 C Elective Units – Home and Community Specialisation
At least four (4) units must be completed.
If four (4) units are selected from Group C, either CHCAGE001 OR CHCDIS007 must be completed, plus three (3) others from the list.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
If four (4) units are selected from Group C, either CHCAGE001 OR CHCDIS007 must be completed, plus three (3) others from the list.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVC91 | CHCAGE001 | Facilitate the empowerment of older people | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AVC13 | CHCDIS007 | Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability | 85 | Unit of competency |
| AVC66 | CHCCCS011 | Meet personal support needs | 35 | Unit of competency |
| AVB95 | CHCHCS001 | Provide home and community support services | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AVC54 | CHCCCS025 | Support relationships with carers and families | 40 | Unit of competency |
3. Other Electives
Up to two (2) units may be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
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