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:
Assessor
Local support coordinator
Case coordinator
Manager
Case manager
Program/service coordinator
Client service assessor
Senior disability worker
Coordinator
Support facilitator
Local area coordinator
Subjects
PACKAGING RULES
16 units are required for award of this qualification including:
11 core units
5 elective units
A wide range of elective units is available, including:
Group A WHS electives of which one unit must be selected for this qualification
Group B electives which are recommended for culturally aware and respectful practice
Group C elective which is recommended for special consideration
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, 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 TGA or other public listing
Core units
CHCAD504B 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
CHCCS503B Develop, implement and review services and programs to meet client needs
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
The following elective, whilst not required in all disability work, is highly recommended to be considered for inclusion in this qualification:
CHCICS404B 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
CHCCS413B Support individuals with autism spectrum disorder
CHCDIS302A Maintain an environment to empower people with disabilities
CHCDIS313A Support people with disabilities who are ageing
CHCOHC407B Apply and manage use of basic oral health products
Pathways...
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 CHC40312 Certificate IV in Disability:
CHCCS400C Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework
CHCCS411C Work effectively in the community sector
CHCDIS301C Work effectively with people with a disability
CHCDIS410A Facilitate community participation and inclusion
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.
Licensing Information
Not Applicable
Employability Skills
Refer to the Topic: Introduction to the Employability Skills Qualification Summaries