About this course
Entry Requirements
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- USI (Unique Student Identifier) Number
- Mature age entry (18+)
- Initial skills assessment
- Valid and current email address
- National Police Check (Fee applies)**
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Course
Overview:
This qualification reflects the role of community workers who follow an individualised plan to provide personalised support to those who may require support due to ageing, disability or some other reason. Work involves using thoughtfulness in relation to individual support as well as taking responsibility for one’s own actions. This qualification addresses work in the community and / or residential facilities under direct or regular supervision within clearly defined organisation guidelines and service plans. These workers:.
- Carry out activities to maintain personal care and /or other activities of living for people with a disability
- Carry out activities related to an individualised plan
- Report directly to a supervisor and are not responsible for other workers
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- Entry level understanding of the operations of a Disability facility
- Ability to respond to client issues
- Provide personal care
- First Aid Certificate
- For a detailed outline on the learning outcomes of this qualification, please visit www.training.gov.au
- Face to Face Classroom
- Homework and Self-study
- Work Placement hours
- Assignment activities
- Assessment time
- Accommodation Support Worker
- Family Support Worker
- In Home Respite Worker
- Personal Care Assistant
- Disability Service Officer
- Community Access Coordinator
Core Units
Unit code
(Core - all units required)
Competency Name
CHCCCS015
Provide individualised support
CHCCCS023
Support independence and well being
CHCCOM005
Communicate and work in health or community services
CHCDIV001
Work with diverse people
CHCLEG001
Work legally and ethically
HLTAAP001
Recognise healthy body systems
HLTWHS002
Follow safe work practices for direct client care
Elective Units
Elective Units
(Elective - optional units)
Competency Name
CHCDIS001
Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach
CHCDIS002
Follow established person-centred behaviour supports
CHCDIS003
Support community participation and social inclusion
CHCDIS007
Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability
HLTINF001
Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
HLTAID003
Provide first aid