Introduction

The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as a Home Based Carer. Home Based Carers provide supervised care and support to patients and their immediate families/household members in the home and appropriate community based settings in order to promote, restore and maintain a person’s maximum level of comfort, function and health including care towards a dignified death.

Career Outcome

• Assess, plan, and provide holistic (physical, spiritual, emotional, and social) care and support for patients and household members
• Capacitate patient and household/family members as participants in the patient care team.
• Make appropriate referrals to facilitate a continuum of care
• Maintain records and reports regarding care and support provided

Assessment and Award

Students are required to complete the following:

• 1 theoretical assignment
• 3 practical assignments
• 4 workplace assignments

Eligibility requirements for the external summative assessment:

The HWSETA is the assessment partner and will conduct the external exams. To qualify for the external summative assessment, learners must have a copy of a completed and signed Statement of Work Experience as well as proof of successful completion of the Knowledge, Practical, and Workplace Modules.

Upon completion of this course, students will be awarded an Occupational Certificate: Home Based Personal Care Assistant from the QCTO.