A set of skills for work supporting people with complex care needs requiring high levels of support in a disability work context. 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 a related field.
Who should take this course: This skill set is for individuals who hold a qualification at Certificate III level or higher in Community Services, Health or a related field, who work in various care and support roles and wish to develop skills in supporting people with complex care needs requiring high levels of support in a disability work context.
This skill set is for individuals who work in various care and support roles and wish to develop skills in supporting people with complex care needs requiring high levels of support in a disability work context.
In this skill set, you will learn to:
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| CHCCCS041 | Recognise healthy body systems |
| CHCDIS013 | Assist with communication using augmentative and alternative communication methods |
| CHCDIS015 | Develop and provide person-centred service responses |
| CHCDIS019 | Provide person-centred services to people with disability with complex needs |
| CHCDIS020 | Work effectively in disability support |
| CHCDIS023* | Provide specialised support (has prerequisites) |
| HLTHPS006 | Assist clients with medication |
*Unit has one or more prerequisites. Please contact us for details.
| Assessment Method | Overview |
|---|---|
| Knowledge Quiz | Questions such as true/false, multiple choice, matching, drag and drop, or sequencing. Available in Moodle as a quiz. |
| Short Answer | Short form responses to capture evidence of knowledge and, in some cases, skill application. |
| Practical Project / Observation | Requires students to complete practical tasks and written work. May involve: short answer questions, roleplay activities, presentations, completion of templates or reports, lab activities, and case studies. Trainers/Assessors may use observation checklists. |
Standard Academic Entry Requirements:
Students must have the minimum knowledge and skills to study at this level, equivalent to an AQF Level 2 or above. Mature age students may be assessed on relevant work experience.
Career Boost – Workforce Eligibility:
General Career Boost Eligibility:
All students must undertake Queensford College’s Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital (LLND) skills assessment via online LLN Robot System.
Applicants must meet the Career Boost eligibility requirements listed in the Academic Entry Requirements section above. Note: CHCDIS023 has prerequisites — please contact us to confirm your eligibility before enrolling.
Students will need to ensure they are able to connect to the internet and have the capability to use our online learning system that meets the minimum technical requirements, which are:
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