Modification History
Not Applicable
Description
This qualification covers workers who are responsible for the coordination and management of agencies delivering services to people with a disability.
Workers in this role:
- Are usually also involved in service delivery, either direct client work and/or community development projects
- Have responsibility for supervision of other staff and volunteers.
Occupational titles may include:
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Pathways Information
Not Applicable
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements
To gain entry into CHC50108 Diploma of Disability a candidate must:
1. Be recognised as competent, through a recognised training program or recognition process, against the following units of competency common to CHC40308 Certificate IV in Disability :
CHCCS400B Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework
CHCCS411B Work effectively in the community sector
CHCDIS301B Work effectively with people with a disability
CHCDIS410A Facilitate community participation and inclusion
CHCICS402A Facilitate individualised plans
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2. Have sufficient relevant work experience in the disability sector to indicate likely success at this level of qualification in a job role involving:
- The application of knowledge with depth in some areas and demonstration of a broad range of technical and other skills
- A wide range of tasks and roles in a variety of contexts, with complexity in the range and choices of actions required
- The exercise of discretionary judgement and decision making under general guidance.
Employability Skills Summary
Refer to the Topic: Introduction to the Employability Skills Qualification Summaries
Packaging Rules
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PACKAGING RULES 16 units are required for award of this qualification including:
A wide range of elective units is available, including:
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Core units
CHCAD504A Provide advocacy and representation services
CHCCM404A Undertake case management for clients with complex needs
CHCCM501A Coordinate complex case requirements (Note pre -requisite CHCCM404A)
CHCCM503C Develop , facilitate and monitor all aspects of case management
CHCCS503A Develop , implement and review services and programs to meet client needs
CHCCW503A Work intensively with clients
CHCDIS511A Coordinate services for people with disabilities
CHCINF505C Meet statutory and organisation information requirements
CHCNET503C Develop new networks
CHCORG506D Coordinate the work environment
CHCPOL501A Access evidence and apply in practice
Group A OHS electives - one unit must be selected
One of the following OHS units must be selected for this qualification.
HLTOHS401A Maintain workplace OHS processes
HLTOHS501A Manage workplace OHS processes
The importance of culturally aware and respectful practice
All workers in the disability sector need foundation knowledge to inform their work with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and co-workers and with clients and co-workers from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. This foundation must be provided and assessed as part of a holistic approach to delivery and assessment of this qualification. Specific guidelines for assessment of this aspect of competency are provided in the Assessment Guidelines for the Community Services Training Package.
Group B electives - recommended for culturally aware and respectful practice
Where work involves a specific focus on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and/or culturally diverse clients or communities, one or more of the following electives is recommended:
HLTHIR403C Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co -workers
HLTHIR404D Work effectively with Aboriginal and /or Torres Strait Islander people
PSPMNGT605B Manage diversity
Group C - elective for special consideration
The following elective, whilst not required in all disability work, is highly recommended to be considered for inclusion in this qualification:
CHCICS404A Plan and provide advanced behaviour support
Other relevant electives
Electives are to be selected in line with specified Packaging Rules. The following grouping of relevant electives is provided to facilitate selection and does not necessarily reflect workplace requirements. Electives may be selected from one or more groups. Employers may specify that certain electives are required to address specific workplace needs.
Disability support
CHCCS413A Support individuals with autism spectrum disorder
CHCDIS302A Maintain an environment to empower people with disabilities
CHCDIS313A Support people with disabilities who are ageing
CHCDIS400C Provide care and support
CHCDIS404C Design procedures for support
CHCDIS405A Facilitate skills development and maintenance
CHCDIS408C Support people with disabilities as workers
CHCDIS409A Provide services to people with disabilities with complex needs
CHCDIS410A Facilitate community participation and inclusion
CHCDIS411A Communicate using augmentative and alternative communication strategies
CHCDIS507C Design and adapt surroundings to group requirements
CHCDIS509D Maximise participation in work by people with disabilities
CHCICS410A Support relationships with carers and families
Working with people with mental health issues
CHCMH405A Work collaboratively to support recovery process
CHCMH411A Work with people with mental health issues
CHCMH501A Provide advanced supports to facilitate recovery
CHCPROM503A Provide community focused promotion and prevention strategies
Working with people with alcohol and other drug issues
CHCAOD511B Provide advanced interventions to meet the needs of clients with alcohol and /or other drug issues
CHCAOD512A Develop and implement a behaviour response plan (Note pre -requisite CHCICS305A)
CHCPROM503A Provide community focused promotion and prevention strategies
Medication and health professional support
CHCCS305B Assist clients with medication (Note pre -requisite HLTAP301B)
CHCCS424A Administer and monitor medications (Note pre -requisites CHCCS305B, HLTAP301B)
CHCCS425A Support health professional
HLTAP301B Recognise healthy body systems in a health care context
HLTFA301C Apply first aid
HLTFA402C Apply advanced first aid (Note pre -requisite HLTFA301C)
Counselling and client support
CHCCS310A Support inclusive practice in the workplace
CHCCS426A Provide support and care relating to loss and grief
CHCCS506A Promote and respond to workplace diversity
CHCCSL501A Work within a structured counselling framework
CHCCSL502A Apply specialist interpersonal and counselling interview skills
CHCCSL503A Facilitate the counselling relationship
CHCCSL507A Support clients in decision -making processes
CHCCSL509A Reflect and improve upon counselling skills (Note pre -requisites CHCCSL501A, CHCCSL503A, CHCCSL507A)
CHCDFV402C Manage own professional development in responding to domestic and family violence
CHCDFV505C Counsel clients affected by domestic and family violence
CHCLLN403A Identify clients with language , literacy and numeracy needs and respond effectively
Team coordination and management
CHCORG525D Recruit and coordinate volunteers
CHCORG611B Lead and develop others in a community sector workplace
CHCORG627B Provide mentoring support to colleagues
Palliative approach
CHCPA301B Deliver care services using a palliative approach
CHCPA402B Plan for and provide care services using a palliative approach
Outreach work
CHCCH427A Work effectively with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness
CHCCH522A Undertake outreach work
Organisation support electives
CHCCS427A Facilitate adult learning and development
CHCCS505A Provide supervision support to community sector workers
CHCNET501B Work effectively with other services and networks
CHCORG501B Facilitate workplace change and innovation
CHCPOL404A Undertake policy review
TAEDEL402A Plan , organise and facilitate learning in the workplace
BSBWOR403A Manage stress in the workplace
Oral health
CHCOHC303A Use basic oral health screening tools
CHCOHC401A Inform and encourage clients and groups to understand and achieve good oral health
CHCOHC402A Support and encourage clients and groups to learn practical aspects of oral health care
CHCOHC404A Recognise and respond to signs and symptoms that may indicate oral health issues
CHCOHC406A Provide or assist with oral hygiene
CHCOHC407A Apply and manage use of basic oral health products
