CHC40208 Certificate IV in Home and Community Care
This course supplies the skills for those people working in the role of a co-ordinator of services in the field of Home and Community Care. The course focusses more on skills requred as a manager than the basic care skills which should have been covered at Certificate 3 level. Significant portions of this course may be completed by Distance Education/E-Learning
15 units are selected for this qualification including:
- 6 compulsory units
- 9 elective units
Entry requirements
To gain entry into CHC40208 Certificate IV in Home and Community Care a candidate must
be recognised as competent, through a recognised training program or recognition process,
against the following compulsory units from CHC30308 Certificate III in Home and
Community Care (or equivalent):
CHCAC318A Work effectively with older people
CHCDIS301A Work effectively with people with a disability
CHCICS304A Work effectively with carers
6 Compulsory Units
CHCAC416A Facilitate support responsive to the specific nature of dementia
CHCCS411A Work effectively in the community sector
CHCHC401A Coordinate and monitor home based support
CHCICS402A Facilitate individualised plans
CHCOHS312A Follow safety procedures for direct care work
HLTHIR403B Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers
Students must demonstrate competency in 9 of the following electives
Electives may vary in order to meet the requirements of specific industry sub groups.
HLTHIR403B Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers
HLTHIR404B Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people
CHCICS401A Facilitate support for personal care needs
CHCAD401D Advocate for clients
CHCCM404A Undertake case management for clients with complex needs
CHCCS426A Provide support and care relating to loss and grief
CHCPA301B Deliver care services using a palliative approach
HLTAP301A Recognise healthy body systems in a health care context
HLTAP401A Confirm physical health status
CHCADMIN403C Undertake administrative work
CHCCOM403A Use targeted communication skills to build relationships
CHCCS400A Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework
CHCNET404A Facilitate links with other services
CHCORG406A Supervise work
CHCORG423A Maintain quality service delivery
CHCCS422A Respond holistically to client issues and refer appropriately
CHCCS426A Provide support and care relating to loss and grief
CHCDIS405A Facilitate skills development and maintenance
CHCICS403A Conduct individual assessment
CHCICS404A Plan and provide advanced behaviour support
CHCICS405A Facilitate groups for individual outcomes
CHCICS406A Support client self-management
CHCICS407A Support positive lifestyle
CHCICS408A Provide support to people with chronic disease
CHCICS409A Recognise and respond to suspected abuse of vulnerable people
CHCICS410A Support relationships with carers and families
HLTFS207B Follow basic food safety practices
HLTFS309B Oversee the day-to-day implementation of food safety in the workplace
HLTFS310B Apply and monitor food safety requirements
CHCCS305A Assist clients with medication (Note pre-requisite HLTAP301A)
CHCCS424A Administer and monitor medications
(Note pre-requisites CHCCS305A, HLTAP301A)
CHCCS425A Support health professional
HLTFA301B Apply first aid
HLTFA402B Apply advanced first aid (Note pre-requisite HLTFA301B)
CHCAC317A Support older people to maintain their independence
CHCAC412A Provide services to older people with complex needs (Note pre-requisite CHCAC318A)
CHCAC417A Implement interventions with older people at risk of falls
CHCPA402B Plan for and provide care services using a palliative approach
CHCCOM403A Use targeted communication skills to build relationships
CHCORG406A Supervise work
CHCORG423A Maintain quality service delivery
| Course Category | Community Services |
| Prerequisites | Certificate III in Home and Community Care |
| Duration | 6 - 12 months depending on mode |
| Payment Plans | Deposit plus Installments |
| RCC/RPL info | RPL/RCC Available |
Programmed as required or available by E-Learning/Distance Education