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
Subjects
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
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.