Course Description
This qualification reflects the role of workers in a range of community settings and clients’ homes, who provide training and 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-centered approach, work without direct supervision and may be required to supervise and/or coordinate a small team.
RPL & Credit Transfer:
You may already have a high level of skills, knowledge, or expertise in this industry this is identified as Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Do you hold any other Certificates in the same industry? You can apply for Credit Transfer. Seeking either RPL or credit transfer apply on your enrollment form.
COURSE OUTLINE (UNITS OF COMPETENCY)
TOTAL NUMBER OF UNITS = 14
- 11 core units
- 3 elective units each
| Core Units |
|---|
| 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 |
| CHCDIS004 Communicate using augmentative and alternative communication strategies |
| CCHCADV002 Provide advocacy and representation services |
| CHCDIS010 Provide person-centred services to people with disability with complex needs |
Work Placement
To gain this qualification successful, part of the assessment methods, you will need to complete 120 hours of work placement in an Aged Care or Community Services with access to disability clients. You will be required to identify employers in your local area and complete a work placement referral form, then the RTO will assist you with placement.
Assessments
To be assessed as competent, learners need to provide satisfactory evidence to all the assessment requirements relating to their knowledge and skills relevant to the unit of competence.
Assessment methods may include:
- Written activities
- Case studies
- Projects
- Role plays / observations
Pathways Information:
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CHC52015 Diploma of Community Services
