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.
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Core units |
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CHCCCS044 |
Follow established person-centred behaviour supports |
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CHCDIS017 |
Facilitate community participation and social inclusion |
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CHCDIS018 |
Facilitate ongoing skills development using a person-centred approach |
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CHCDIS019 |
Provide person-centred services to people with disability with complex needs |
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CHCLEG003 |
Manage legal and ethical compliance |
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CHCMHS001 |
Work with people with mental health issues |
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HLTWHS003 |
Maintain work health and safety |
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Elective units |
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BSBLDR411 |
Demonstrate leadership in the workplace |
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BSBLDR413 |
Lead effective workplace relationships |
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BSBSTR402 |
Implement continuous improvement |
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CHCADV001 |
Facilitate the interests and rights of clients |
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CHCADV002 |
Provide advocacy and representation services |
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CHCAGE009 |
Provide services for older people |
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CHCAGE011 |
Provide support to people living with dementia |
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CHCAOD001 |
Work in an alcohol and other drugs context |
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CHCCCS001 |
Address the needs of people with chronic disease |
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CHCCCS002 |
Assist with movement |
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CHCCCS004 |
Assess co-existing needs |
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CHCCCS005 |
Conduct individual assessments |
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CHCCCS006 |
Facilitate individual service planning and delivery |
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CHCCCS007 |
Develop and implement service programs |
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CHCCCS008 |
Develop strategies to address unmet needs |
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CHCCCS010 |
Maintain a high standard of service |
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CHCCCS017 |
Provide loss and grief support |
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CHCCCS018 |
Provide suicide bereavement support |
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CHCCCS019 |
Recognise and respond to crisis situations |
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CHCCCS034 |
Facilitate independent travel |
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CHCCCS026 |
Transport individuals |
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CHCCCS033 |
Identify and report abuse |
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CHCCCS035 |
Support individuals people with autism spectrum disorder |
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CHCCCS036 |
Support relationships with carer and family |
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CHCCCS037 |
Visit client residence |
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CHCCCS039 |
Coordinate and monitor home- based support |
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CHCCCS041 |
Recognise healthy body systems |
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CHCCCS042 |
Prepare meals |
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CHCCCS043 |
Support positive mealtime experiences |
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CHCCOM002 |
Use communication to build relationships |
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CHCDIS014 |
Develop and use strategies for communication with augmentative and alternative communication systems |
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CHCDIS015 |
Develop and provide person-centred service responses |
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CHCDIS016 |
Develop and promote positive person-centred behaviour supports |
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CHCDIS020 |
Work effectively in disability support |
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CHCDIS021 |
Prepare for NDIS support coordination |
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CHCDIS022* |
Coordinate NDIS participant support |
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CHCDIS023* |
Provide specialised support |
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CHCDIV002 |
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
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CHCDIV003 |
Manage and promote diversity |
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CHCINM001 |
Meet statutory and organisation information requirements |
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CHCMGT001 |
Develop, implement and review quality framework |
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CHCMGT002 |
Manage partnership agreements with service providers |
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CHCMHS007 |
Work effectively in trauma informed care |
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CHCPAL003 |
Deliver care services using a palliative approach |
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CHCPAL004* |
Contribute to planning and implementation of care services using a palliative approach |
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HLTAAP002 |
Confirm physical health status |
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HLTFSE001 |
Follow basic food safety practices |
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HLTHPS006 |
Assist clients with medication |
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HLTOHC007 |
Recognise and respond to oral health issues |
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HLTWHS004 |
Manage work health and safety |
Qualification Mapping Information
Supersedes and is not equivalent to CHC43115 Certificate IV in Disability
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=5e0c25cc-3d9d-4b43-80d3-bd22cc4f1e53
