About this course
Entry Requirements
- USI (Unique Student Identifier) Number
- Mature age entry (18+)
- Initial skills assessment
- Valid and current email address
- National Police Check (Fee applies)**
Course
Overview:
This qualification reflects the role of workers in a range of community settings and clients’ homes, who provide training and support to empower people with disabilities to achieve greater levels of independence, self-reliance, community participation and overall well-being. Workers promote a person-centred approach, work without direct supervision and may be required to supervise and/or coordinate a small team. This qualification addresses work in residential group homes, training resource centres, day respite centres and open employment services, other community settings and clients’ homes. These workers:.
Possible Job Outcomes: Learners who have successfully completed the course are expected to find employment in the following positions:
Work Placement: 180 hours’ minimum work placement within a Disability organisation is compulsory for this qualification. Work Experience Insurance will be provided by REACH for Training
*Please Note: The elective units selected are relevant to local industry requirements, the work outcome and the qualification level. The electives listed below are REACH for Training preferred electives
CENTRELINK APPROVAL NUMBER 2P728
- Apply knowledge and skills gained through qualifications and/or previous experience to provide training and support to people with disabilities to enhance their ability to achieve greater levels of independence, self reliance and community participation
- Report to service managers and may liaise with health professionals and other service agencies
- May work without direct supervision and may be required to supervise and/or coordinate a limited number of lower classified workers
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*This qualification can also be done as traineeship.
- Basic 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
Possible Job Outcomes: Learners who have successfully completed the course are expected to find employment in the following positions:
- Family Support Worker
- Disability Support Worker
- Support Facilitator (Disability)
- Behavioural Support Officer
- Disability Team Supervisor
- Senior Personal Care Assistant
Work Placement: 180 hours’ minimum work placement within a Disability organisation is compulsory for this qualification. Work Experience Insurance will be provided by REACH for Training
*Please Note: The elective units selected are relevant to local industry requirements, the work outcome and the qualification level. The electives listed below are REACH for Training preferred electives
CENTRELINK APPROVAL NUMBER 2P728
Core Units
Unit code
(Core - all units required)
Competency Name
CHCCCS015
Provide individualised support
CHCDIS002
Follow established person-centred behaviour supports
CHCDIS005
Develop and provide person-centred service responses
CHCDIS007
Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability
CHCDIS008
Facilitate community participation and social inclusion
CHCDIS009
Facilitate ongoing skills development using a person-centred approach
CHCDIS010
Provide person-centred services to people with disability with complex needs
CHCDIV001
Work with diverse people
CHCLEG003
Manage legal and ethical compliance
HLTAAP001
Recognise healthy body systems
HLTWHS002
Follow safe work practices for direct client care
Elective Units
Elective Units
(Elective - optional units)
Competency Name
CHCPRT002
Support the rights and safety of children and young people
CHCHCS001
Provide home and community support services
CHCAGE002
Implement falls prevention strategies