Modification history
Not applicable.
Qualification description
This qualification reflects the role of individuals in a range of community settings and peoples’ homes, who provide support in a manner that empowers people with disabilities to achieve greater levels of independence, self-reliance, community participation and wellbeing. Workers promote a person-centred approach, work according to and may contribute to an individualised plan, and work without direct supervision. They may be required to supervise and/or coordinate a small team.
The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Entry requirements
Completion of: CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)
OR
Completion of: CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)
OR
Completion of: CHC30408 Certificate III in Disability PLUS the CHCSS00125 Entry to Certificate IV in Disability Support Skill Set.
Packaging rules
- Total number of units = 10
- 7 core units
- 3 elective units, consisting of:
- at least 2 units from the electives listed below
- up to 1 unit from the electives listed below, or any current endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
- Units marked with * have one or more prerequisite units. Please refer to individual units for details of prerequisites.
All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
| Core units | |
|---|---|
| CHCCCS044 | Follow established person-centred behaviour supports |
| CHCDIS017 | Facilitate community participation and social inclusion |
| CHCDIS018 | Facilitate ongoing skills development using a person-centred approach |
| CHCDIS019 | Provide person-centred services to people with disability with complex needs |
| CHCLEG003 | Manage legal and ethical compliance |
| CHCMHS001 | Work with people with mental health issues |
| HLTWHS003 | Maintain work health and safety |
| Elective units | |
|---|---|
| BSBLDR411 | Demonstrate leadership in the workplace |
| BSBLDR413 | Lead effective workplace relationships |
| BSBSTR402 | Implement continuous improvement |
| CHCADV001 | Facilitate the interests and rights of clients |
| CHCADV002 | Provide advocacy and representation services |
| CHCAGE009 | Provide services for older people |
| CHCAGE011 | Provide support to people living with dementia |
| CHCAOD001 | Work in an alcohol and other drugs context |
| CHCCCS001 | Address the needs of people with chronic disease |
| CHCCCS002 | Assist with movement |
| CHCCCS004 | Assess co-existing needs |
| CHCCCS005 | Conduct individual assessments |
| CHCCCS006 | Facilitate individual service planning and delivery |
| CHCCCS007 | Develop and implement service programs |
| CHCCCS008 | Develop strategies to address unmet needs |
| CHCCCS010 | Maintain a high standard of service |
| CHCCCS017 | Provide loss and grief support |
| CHCCCS018 | Provide suicide bereavement support |
| CHCCCS019 | Recognise and respond to crisis situations |
| CHCCCS034 | Facilitate independent travel |
| CHCCCS026 | Transport individuals |
| CHCCCS033 | Identify and report abuse |
| CHCCCS035 | Support individuals people with autism spectrum disorder |
| CHCCCS036 | Support relationships with carer and family |
| CHCCCS037 | Visit client residence |
| CHCCCS039 | Coordinate and monitor home- based support |
| CHCCCS041 | Recognise healthy body systems |
| CHCCCS042 | Prepare meals |
| CHCCCS043 | Support positive mealtime experiences |
| CHCCOM002 | Use communication to build relationships |
| CHCDIS014 | Develop and use strategies for communication with augmentative and alternative communication systems |
| CHCDIS015 | Develop and provide person-centred service responses |
| CHCDIS016 | Develop and promote positive person-centred behaviour supports |
| CHCDIS020 | Work effectively in disability support |
| CHCDIS021 | Prepare for NDIS support coordination |
| CHCDIS022* | Coordinate NDIS participant support |
| CHCDIS023* | Provide specialised support |
| CHCDIV002 | Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
| CHCDIV003 | Manage and promote diversity |
| CHCINM001 | Meet statutory and organisation information requirements |
| CHCMGT001 | Develop, implement and review quality framework |
| CHCMGT002 | Manage partnership agreements with service providers |
| CHCMHS007 | Work effectively in trauma informed care |
| CHCPAL003 | Deliver care services using a palliative approach |
| CHCPAL004* | Contribute to planning and implementation of care services using a palliative approach |
| HLTAAP002 | Confirm physical health status |
| HLTFSE001 | Follow basic food safety practices |
| HLTHPS006 | Assist clients with medication |
| HLTOHC007 | Recognise and respond to oral health issues |
| HLTWHS004 | Manage work health and safety |
Qualification mapping information
Supersedes and is not equivalent to CHC43115 Certificate IV in Disability