Certificate III in HACC

CHC30308 CERTIFICATE III COURSE OUTLINE

Home and Community Care

About This Course

The Certificate III in Home and Community Care (HACC) course prepares you for work as a personal carer. It is designed to give you the skills and knowledge to assist people in maintaining their personal care and daily activities in their own homes or in a community setting.

Home and community care workers work in the community under regular supervision within clearly defined organisational guidelines and service plans.

People involved in this type of work need the physical capacity to deal with home and personal care. They also need to demonstrate genuine compassion and empathy towards others.

Career Options

The Certificate III in Home and Community Care course opens a variety of career opportunities and will qualify you for the following roles:

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements to study the Certificate III in Home and Community Care course.

The College will assess your application and may ask you for futher information about your professional background and/or language skills to ensure that this is the best program for you.

Course Structure

The Certificate III in Home and Community Care course is made up of 14 units:

  • 9 core units
  • 5 elective units
Delivery Modes
Online Learning

You can complete the Certificate III in Home and Community Care online. Online learning means you complete the entire course using the online learning platform. The content is presented per unit – you simply find the right unit and start reading. It’s like reading a book on your computer screen with images and pictures. When you finish a unit, you complete the assessment tasks, which are also done online. It’s easy, fast and a great way to achieve a Home and Community Care qualification.

Find out more about Online Learning
View our Online Learning Demonstration
Distance Learning

Distance learning is an alternative to online learning for completing the Certificate III in Home and Community Care at your own pace. Distance learning means you study using the textbooks that we mail to you. You work through the course materials at your own pace and return your completed assessments by mail. This method is designed for those who prefer the more traditional form of study using books in hard copy.
Blended Learning

Many of our students prefer to complete the Certificate III in Home and Community Care using a mix of both online learning and distance education. They do the reading tasks using the textbooks but complete the assessments online. It’s a practical approach to learning that offers great flexibility.
Clasroom and Workplace-based Learning

We also offer traineeships and classroom-based courses to individuals and workplaces. Contact us for more information on our workplace-based programs.
Work Experience

Some of the assessment tasks in the Certificate III in Home and Community Care relate directly to the work environment. For these units you will need verification from a workplace supervisor as evidence of competence. This means you will need to complete work experience for a minimum of 40 hours. You will need to make these arrangements yourself.

We suggest you start planning for work experience when you are ready to enrol in a course.

Please note that in order to work in any federally funded aged care service in Australia, you will need to undergo a criminal record check. You will be required to pay for any criminal checks that the College conducts on your behalf.
Course Locations

The Certificate III in Home and Community Care can be delivered at our own facilities or at your workplace.

Online study is available anywhere across Australia: NSW, ACT, VIC, SA, WA, NT, QLD and TAS
Learning Pathways
Successful completion could lead to advanced standing in:
  • Certificate IV in Home and Community Care
  • Diploma of Community Services Coordination
  • Other Certificate IV and Diploma courses in Community Welfare Work, Mental Health, Disability, and Alcohol and Other Drug Work
Find Our More About Home and Community Care

Home and community care work is about providing care for people who are still living in their own homes. It involves assisting people who still have some degree of independence but need some help with day to day tasks in personal care and domestic duties. Find out more about the Home and Community Care Work.

What is a Certificate III Course

Certificate III Courses are nationally recognised qualifications that prepare you for employment in a variety of jobs. Certificate III Training is popular with people starting their career, changing jobs or wanting to increase their work skills.


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Regular
Price $1800
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Core Units

CHCAC318B Work effectively with older people

CHCAC319A Provide support to people living with dementia

CHCCS411B Work effectively in the community sector

CHCDIS301B Work effectively with people with a disability

CHCHC311B Work effectively in a home and community care environment

CHCICS301A Provide support to meet personal care needs

CHCICS302A Participate in the implementation of individualised plans

CHCICS304B Work effectively with carers

CHCOHS312B Follow safety procedures for direct care work

Group A Elective

HLTHIR403C Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers

Elective Units

CHCAC317A Support older people to maintain their independence

CHCCOM302C Communicate appropriately with clients and colleagues

CHCMH301B Work effectively in mental health

CHCCS400B Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework