CHC40308 Certificate IV in Disability

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CHC40308 Certificate IV in Disability

Modification History

Not Applicable

Description

This qualification addresses work in residential group homes, training resource centres, day respite centres and open employment services, other community settings and clients' homes.

These workers:

Apply knowledge and skills gained through qualifications and/or previous experience to provide training and support to people with disabilities to enhance their ability to achieve greater levels of independence, self reliance and community participation

Report to service managers and may liaise with health professionals and other service agencies

May work without direct supervision and may be required to supervise and/or coordinate a limited number of lower classified workers.

Occupational titles may include:

Behavioural support officer	Marketing coordinator
Development officer	Project officer (life enhancement team)
Disability officer - day support	Residential care officer
Disability support officer / worker	Senior personal care assistant
Employment coordinator (disability)	Social educator
Job coordinator	Social trainer
Lifestyle support officer	Supervisor
Local area coordinator

Pathways Information

Not Applicable

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not Applicable

Entry Requirements

Not Applicable

Employability Skills Summary

Refer to the Topic: Introduction to the Employability Skills Qualification Summaries

Packaging Rules

PACKAGING RULES 15 units are required for award of this qualification including: 10 core units 5 elective units A wide range of elective units is available, including: Group A electives which are recommended for culturally aware and respectful practice Other relevant electives listed below Units of competency to address workplace requirements and packaged at the level of this qualification or higher in Community Services and/or Health Training Packages Where appropriate, to address workplace requirements, up to 3 units of competency packaged at the level of this qualification or higher in other relevant Training Packages or accredited courses where the details of those courses are available on the NTIS or other public listing

Core units

CHCCS400B	Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework

CHCCS411B	Work effectively in the community sector

CHCDIS301B	Work effectively with people with a disability

CHCDIS302A	Maintain an environment to empower people with disabilities

CHCDIS405A	Facilitate skills development and maintenance

CHCDIS410A	Facilitate community participation and inclusion

CHCDIS411A	Communicate using augmentative and alternative communication strategies

CHCICS402A	Facilitate individualised plans

AND one of each of the following pairs of units:

CHCICS305A	Provide behaviour support in the context of individualised plans

OR

CHCICS404A	Plan and provide advanced behaviour support

AND:

HLTOHS300B	Contribute to OHS processes

OR

CHCOHS312B	Follow safety procedures for direct care work

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 A 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 both 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

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.

Client support

CHCAD401D	Advocate for clients

CHCCM404A	Undertake case management for clients with complex needs

CHCCOM403A	Use targeted communication skills to build relationships

CHCCS310A	Support inclusive practice in the workplace

CHCCS312A	Use electronic learning materials

CHCCS413A	Support individuals with autism spectrum disorder

CHCCS417A	Provide support and care relating to suicide bereavement

CHCCS422A	Respond holistically to client issues and refer appropriately

CHCCS425A	Support health professional

CHCCS426A	Provide support and care relating to loss and grief

CHCCS502B	Maintain legal and ethical work practices

CHCCS506A	Promote and respond to workplace diversity

CHCDIS313A	Support people with disabilities who are ageing

CHCDIS404C	Design procedures for support

CHCDIS408C	Support people with disabilities as workers

CHCDIS409A	Provide services to people with disabilities with complex needs

CHCDIS509D	Maximise participation in work by people with disabilities

CHCICS401A	Facilitate support for personal care needs

CHCICS403A	Conduct individual assessment

CHCICS404A	Plan and provide advanced behaviour support

CHCICS405A	Facilitate groups for individual outcomes

CHCICS406A	Support client self management

CHCICS407A	Support positive lifestyle

CHCICS408A	Provide support to people with chronic disease

CHCICS409A	Recognise and respond to suspected abuse of vulnerable people

CHCICS410A	Support relationships with carers and families

CHCLD315A	Recognise stages of lifespan development

CHCLLN403A	Identify clients with language, literacy and numeracy needs and respond effectively

CHCORG406B	Supervise work

CHCORG529B	Provide coaching and motivation

CHCPA301B	Deliver care services using a palliative approach

CHCPA402B	Plan for and provide care services using a palliative approach

HLTAP301B	Recognise healthy body systems in a health care context

HLTAP401B	Confirm physical health status

HLTFS207C	Follow basic food safety practices

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

HLTFA301C	Apply first aid

HLTFA402C	Apply advanced first aid (Note pre-requisite HLTFA301C)

Working with older people

CHCAC318B	Work effectively with older people

CHCAC412A	Provide services to older people with complex needs (Note pre-requisite CHCAC318B)

CHCAC416A	Facilitate support responsive to the specific nature of dementia

CHCAC417A	Implement interventions with older people at risk of falls

Working with people with mental health issues

CHCMH402A	Apply understanding of mental health issues and recovery processes

CHCMH411A	Work with people with mental health issues

Working with people with alcohol and other drug issues

CHCAOD402B	Work effectively in the alcohol and other drugs sector

Leisure and health

CHCRH401B	Work effectively in the leisure and health industry

CHCRH402A	Undertake leisure and health programming

CHCRH404A	Plan, implement and monitor leisure and health programs

Team coordination and supervision

CHCCOM403A	Use targeted communication skills to build relationships

CHCNET404A	Facilitate links with other services

CHCORG406B	Supervise work

CHCORG423B	Maintain quality service delivery

BSBWOR403A	Manage stress in the workplace

Outreach work

CHCCH427A	Work effectively with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness

CHCCH522A	Undertake outreach work

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