Certificate IV in Home and Community Care

CHC40208 CERTIFICATE IV COURSE OUTLINE

Home and Community Care

About the Certificate IV in Home and Community Care

The Certificate IV in Home and Community Care (HACC) course is designed for workers who provide services to clients in their homes and other community care settings. This type of work involves services to individuals with complex needs, and/or work with groups of older people. It may include training and support to assist independence and community participation, which may be provided as part of activities and programs in a variety of home and community care settings.

These workers report to service managers and liaise with professionals and other service providers and may be required to supervise and/or coordinate a other staff.

Career Options
Some of the roles the course will qualify you for include:
  • Assistant Coordinator of Team Leader
  • In-Home Respite Worker
  • Personal Care Worker
  • Senior Community Care Worker
  • Community House Worker
  • Service Coordinator
  • Community Support Worker
  • Day Activity Worker
  • Transport Coordinator

Entry Requirements

To enrol in this course, you must hold these compulsory units from CHC30308 Certificate III in Home and Community Care (or equivalent).

Pre-requisite requirements can be achieved through a training program or through a recognition process.
br /> If you do not hold these units, you are able to study them prior to the commencement of the Certificate IV program, subject to the per unit payment charge.

CHCAC318B Work effectively with older people CHCDIS301B Work effectively with people with a disability CHCICS304B Work effectively with carers 

Course Structure

The course is made up of 15 units:

  • 6 core units
  • 9 elective units
Assessment Tasks Assessment methods include:
  • Written Assignments
  • Written and Oral Questions
  • Case Studies
  • Projects
  • Observation Tasks
  • Supervisor Reports (for those in employment only)
Course Materials All learning and assessment materials for the Certificate IV in Home and Community Care are provided by the College.
Delivery Options
This course is
offered as:
 
We suggest online learners complete the course within 12 months - that's an average of 6-8 hours study per week.
Face to Face Learning

Contact us to register your interest in attending a classroom-based course
Online Learning
Start immediately! Enrol in the Certificate IV in Home and Community Care Online. Our e-learning program is based on a simple online learning platform that is easy to understand and practical to use. Online learners are assigned a qualified assessor who will guide you through the program from start to finish.

Online learning is ideal for people who live in remote regions but it is also for those who are genuinely committed to following a self-paced program.

Find out more about Online Learning
View our Online Learning Demonstration
Work Experience
Work experience is not mandatory. If you wish to complete the assessments that relate to workplace tasks as part of work experience, you will need to organise this yourself. Alternatively, your trainer may conduct these assessments by creating a simulated workplace environment for you.

Where work experience is a mandatory part of a specific program, the College will arrange work placements with you. Please note that work placements are subject to Police Checks, which we will conduct for you at a standard fee.
Recognition Assessment Do you have qualifications and/or life experiences related to the course content? If so, you may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) which could reduce your study load. Contact us for an application form.
Course Fee
  • The regular course fee is $1,950
  • Pay upfront and receive 10% discount - Pay only $1755
  • Flexible payment plan available
Course Locations
For classroom-based courses only		 Suite B7
12 − 14 Solent Circuit
Norwest Business Park
Baulkham Hills
Learning Pathways
Successful completion could lead to advanced standing in:
  • Diploma in Community Services Coordination
  • A range of community services courses including aged care, disability services, and welfare services.

SAVE 10% PAY UPFRONT
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Pay upfront and receive 10% discount off the full course fee. Flexible payment options are available.

Regular
Price $1950
Upfront Payment Price $1755

INTEREST FREE easy   instalment options

  • Fortnightly
    Pay $100
    deposit + 26
    instalments of     $71.15
  • Monthly
    Pay $100
    deposit + 12
    instalments of     $154.20
  • Per Unit
    Pay for
    each unit in
    equal instalments     $100 Deposit

Core Units

CHCAC416A Facilitate support responsive to the specific nature of dementia

CHCCS411B Work effectively in the community sector

CHCHC401B Coordinate and monitor home based support

CHCICS402A Facilitate individualised plans

CHCOHS312B Follow safety procedures for direct care work

HLTHIR403C Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers

Elective Units

CHCICS401A Facilitate support for personal care needs

CHCADMIN403D Undertake administrative work

CHCCOM403A Use targeted communication skills to build relationships

CHCCS400B Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework

CHCNET404A Facilitate links with other services

CHCORG406B Supervise work

CHCORG423B Maintain quality service delivery

CHCCS422A Respond holistically to client issues and refer appropriately

CHCICS403A Conduct individual assessment