This qualification reflects the role of workers in a range of community services 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-centred approach, work without direct supervision and may be required to supervise and/or coordinate a small team.
KEY INFORMATION |
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Duration | 26 weeks including holidays & 120 hours of work placement |
AQF Level | 4 |
Course Delivery | Face-to-Face |
This qualification consists of 14 units of competency that is made up of 11 core units and 3 elective 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 |
CHCCCS025 | Support relationships with carers and families |
CHCCCS017 | Provide loss and grief support |
HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid |
Possible career opportunities relevant to this qualification include:
This qualification provides a pathway for students to continue their studies and enhance their skills through CHC52015 Diploma of Community Services.