CHCSS00097 Individual Support - Ageing Skill Set

Release 1

CHCSS00097 Individual Support - Ageing Skill Set

Modification History

Release	Comments
Release 1	New skill set. This version was released in CHC Community Services Training Package release 3.0 and meets the requirements of the 2012 Standards for Training Packages. New Skill Set

Description

This skill set reflects the skill requirements for providing person centred support to older people in various settings.

Units

CHCAGE001 Facilitate the empowerment of older people

CHCAGE005 Provide support to people living with dementia

CHCCCS011 Meet personal support needs

Pathways Information

These units provide credit towards a range of qualifications in the CHC Community Services Training Package at Certificate III or Certificate IV level.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Nil.

Skill Set Requirements

This skill set has been endorsed by industry as suitable for individuals who:

•	hold a qualification at Certificate III level or higher in Community Services, Health or related field

or

•	have skills equivalent to the qualification requirement validated through a recognition of prior learning process.

Target Group

This skill set is for people working in various care and support roles in the community services sector who wish to develop skills in providing person centred support to older people.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from CHC Community Services Training Package meet industry requirements for work in providing person centred support to older people.