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2 3 0 7 ~ Certificate ~ ~ l ll in Community
Servcies (Home and Community
Care)
This course is offered at the Prahran campus. The Certificate
in Home and Community Care offers 200 hours training to
people who wish to work predominantly in the aged services
area. This course also applies to those wanting to work in
home and community based services providing support to
those with a disability, suffering long-term illnesses or in
rehabilitation programs.
Career ~otential
Courses are conducted for people currently working in the
field and for those wanting to enter the field without
previous training or experience.
The coyse comprises a number of modules which provide
maximum flexibility of entry, exit and delivery.
The modules enable competencies to be attained through
both on and off-job activities. All classroom work
emphasises the integration of theory with practice.
The course is accredited by the State Training Board of Victoria.
Recognition of prior learning
RPL is available to HACC students. The RPL model which
has been developed outlines a process for assessing a
person's competencies and comparing them to the
competencies/ learning outcomes which would normally
be achieved through a training program.
Further studies pathways
Many students continue specialised studies in the area of
residential care of adults with an intellectual disability.
The course links into the Advanced Certificate in Home
and Community Care.
Entry requirements
There are no formal educational requirements. The course
is designed to provide both in-service and preemployment
training.
Course availability and duration
The course is offered in three streams:
Certificate in Home and Community Care
Certificate in Home and Community Care - Bilingual
Workers
Certificate in Home and Community Care - Koori
The bilingual course is for people from a non-English
speaking background. It has been established to address
two areas of need - that of the ageing migrant population
for quality care and that of non-English speaking
background workers for professional recognition and a
career path in the HACC area.
The Koori version of the course provides culturally relevant
training enabling Kooris to assist the frail, elderly and those
with mild intellectual disabilities to remain in their own home.
The course is of 200 hours duration. Course participants
must complete 82 hours of core modules and 18 hours
of elective modules to a satisfactory standard. This is the
off-job component. The course also includes 100 hours of
on-job application of the skills covered in the course. This
must also be satisfactorily completed.
Course structure
The subjects offered are:
AC818** Communication Skills
AC819 Policy
AC820 Health and Safety
AC821 Client Population
AC822 Work Environment
AC823 Field Work Tutorial
AC824 Home Care and Personal Assistance
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unavailable at time of print please contact the department.
$mission is based on the candidate's suitability for a
career in home and community care. A number of courses
are providing an in-service training to local councils.
Students can apply for exemptions from the payment
of fees. In claiming exemptions proof of status or
eligibility must be provided.
Further information
Secretary, Family and Community Studies, Prahran campus,
144 High Street, Prahran 3181, Telephone 9214 6866.
32001~s Certificate in Family Support
Work
The Certificate in Family Support Work is offered at the
Prahran campus.
Course aims
The aim of this course is to provide vocational training
for people wanting to work as trained family support
workers. The course has been developed with flexible entry
and exits.
The main focus of the family support worker's role is
to strengthen families so they are able to provide a
secure environment for children. This involves close work
with family members in their homes, as part of a team
approach to family stress.
The broad objectives are:
to assist in the development of personal skills which
will enhance family relationships and maintain a safe
and functioning; - household;
to assist families in developing and using their own
networks of support; .- -
to improve community responsiveness to the needs of
vulnerable families.
Recognition of prior learning
Exemptions and recognition of prior learning can be
considered for all modules.
Participants who have successfully completed the
Certificate of Occupational Studies (SACS), VCE English
or equivalent studies will be exempted from Module 2 -
Workplace Communication.
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