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.

 

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Total number of units = 10

• 7 core units
• 3 elective units

 

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
CHCDIS020	Work effectively in disability support
CHCAGE011	Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCADV001	Facilitate the interests and rights of clients