If you already have industry experience, then utilising Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) to turn your existing skills into a nationally recognised qualification is an ideal way of achieving industry accreditation while broadening your career opportunities.
As this is not a course, you do not need to complete the units listed below. Instead, you simply need to prove that you’re competent in the units shown. Our Facilitators will help make this process as easy and smooth as possible for you.
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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:
| Unit code | Unit title | Prerequisite |
| CHCAD504B |
Provide advocacy and representation services |
|
| CHCCM404A |
Undertake case management for clients with complex needs |
prerequisite |
| CHCCM501A |
Coordinate complex case requirements* |
|
| CHCCM503C |
Develop, facilitate and monitor all aspects of case management |
|
| CHCCS503B |
Develop, implement and review services and programs to meet client needs |
|
| CHCCW503A | Work intensively with clients | |
| CHCDIS511A | Coordinate services for people with disabilities | |
| CHCINF505D |
Meet statutory and organisation information requirements |
|
| CHCNET503D | Develop new networks | |
| CHCORG506E | Coordinate the work environment | |
| CHCPOL501A |
Access evidence and apply in practice |
* prerequisite CHCCM404A
One of the following WHS units must be selected for this qualification.
| Unit code | Unit title |
| HLTWHS401A |
Maintain workplace WHS processes |
| HLTWHS501A |
Manage workplace WHS processes |
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.
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:
| Unit code | Unit title |
| HLTHIR403C |
Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers |
| HLTHIR404D |
Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people |
| PSPMNGT605B |
Manage diversity |
The following elective, whilst not required in all disability work, is highly recommended to be considered for inclusion in this qualification:
| Unit code | Unit title |
| CHCICS404B |
Plan and provide advanced behaviour support |
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.
| Unit code | Unit title |
| CHCCS413B |
Support individuals with autism spectrum disorder |
| CHCDIS302A |
Maintain an environment to empower people with disabilities |
| CHCDIS313A |
Support people with disabilities who are ageing |
| CHCDIS400C |
Provide care and support |
| CHCDIS404C |
Design procedures for support |
| CHCDIS405A |
Facilitate skills development and maintenance |
| CHCDIS408D |
Support people with disabilities as workers |
| CHCDIS409B |
Provide services to people with disabilities with complex needs |
| CHCDIS410A |
Facilitate community participation and inclusion |
| CHCDIS411A |
Communicate using augmentative and alternative communication strategies |
| CHCDIS507C |
Design and adapt surroundings to group requirements |
| CHCDIS509E |
Maximise participation in work by people with disabilities |
| CHCICS410A |
Support relationships with carers and families |
Working with people with mental health issues
| CHCMH405A |
Work collaboratively to support recovery process |
| CHCMH411A |
Work with people with mental health issues |
| CHCMH501A |
Provide advanced supports to facilitate recovery |
| CHCPROM503A |
Provide community focused promotion and prevention strategies |
Working with people with alcohol and other drug issues
| Unit code | Unit title |
| CHCAOD511C |
Provide advanced interventions to meet the needs of clients with alcohol and/or other drug issues |
| CHCAOD512B |
Develop and implement a behaviour response plan |
| CHCPROM503A |
Provide community focused promotion and prevention strategies |
Medication and health professional support
| Unit code | Unit title | Prerequisite |
| CHCCS305C |
Assist clients with medication |
prerequisite |
| CHCCS424B |
Administer and monitor medications |
|
| CHCCS425B |
Support health professional |
|
| HLTAP301B |
Recognise healthy body systems in a health care context |
prerequisite |
| HLTFA311A |
Apply first aid |
prerequisite |
| HLTFA412A |
Apply advanced first aid |
| Unit code | Unit title | Prerequisite |
| CHCCS310A |
Support inclusive practice in the workplace |
|
| CHCCS426B |
Provide support and care relating to loss and grief |
|
| CHCCS506A |
Promote and respond to workplace diversity |
|
| CHCCSL501A |
Work within a structured counselling framework |
prerequisite |
| CHCCSL502A |
Apply specialist interpersonal and counselling interview skills |
|
| CHCCSL503B |
Facilitate the counselling relationship |
prerequisite |
| CHCCSL507B |
Support clients in decision-making processes |
prerequisite |
| CHCCSL509A |
Reflect and improve upon counselling skills* |
|
| CHCDFV402C |
Manage own professional development in responding to domestic and family violence |
|
| CHCDFV505C |
Counsel clients affected by domestic and family violence |
|
| CHCLLN403A |
Identify clients with language, literacy and numeracy needs and respond effectively |
Team coordination and management
| Unit code | Unit title |
| CHCORG525D |
Recruit and coordinate volunteers |
| CHCORG611C |
Lead and develop others in a community sector workplace |
| CHCORG627B |
Provide mentoring support to colleagues |
Palliative approach
| Unit code |
Unit title |
| CHCPA301B |
Deliver care services using a palliative approach |
| CHCPA402B |
Plan for and provide care services using a palliative approach |
Outreach work
| Unit code | Unit title |
| CHCCH427B |
Work effectively with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness |
| CHCCH522B |
Undertake outreach work |
Organisation support electives
| Unit code | Unit title |
| CHCCS427B |
Facilitate adult learning and development |
| CHCCS505B |
Provide supervision support to community sector workers |
| CHCNET501C |
Work effectively with other services and networks |
| CHCORG501B |
Facilitate workplace change and innovation |
| CHCPOL404A |
Undertake policy review |
| TAEDEL402A |
Plan, organise and facilitate learning in the workplace |
| BSBWOR403A |
Manage stress in the workplace |
Oral health
| Unit code | Unit title |
| CHCOHC303B |
Use basic oral health screening tools |
| CHCOHC401A |
Inform and encourage clients and groups to understand and achieve good oral health |
| CHCOHC402A |
Support 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 |
| CHCOHC406B |
Provide or assist with oral hygiene |
| CHCOHC407B | Apply and manage use of basic oral health products |
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
CHCICS402B Facilitate individualised plans
OR
2. Have sufficient relevant work experience in the disability sector to indicate likely success at this level of qualification in a job role involving:
Not Applicable
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