CHCSS00130 Individual Support – Disability
This training applies to individuals who are looking to gain employment or gain skills for a role within the care sector.
The training reflects the role of workers in the community and/or residential setting who follow an individualised plan to provide person- centred support to people why may require support due to disability.
This course will develop a range of skills required for roles in the following areas:
- Personal Care Assistant
- In Home Respite Worker
- Community Care Worker
- Disability Service Worker
- Home Care Assistant
- Family Support Worker
Complete Course details
Total units of competency: 4
This skill set reflects the skill requirements for providing person-centred support to people with disability in various settings.
It covers a range of topics, including:
- Understanding disability and the social model of disability
- Developing and implementing person-centred support plans
- Supporting individuals with complex needs and behaviours of concern
- Promoting social inclusion and community participation
- Providing support for personal care needs
- Facilitating empowerment and self-determination for people with disabilities.
Upon completion of the CHCSS00130 – Individual Support – Disability, learners may be eligible to work in a range of roles in the disability support sector, including as disability support workers, personal care assistants, or community access workers.
Core Units of Competency
CHCCCS040 Support independence and wellbeing
CHCDIS011 Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach
CHCDIS012 Support community participation and social inclusion
CHCDIS020 Work effectively in disability support
This is an open entry program of study with participants needing to read, write and communicate in English to a level to perform the job
- be over 16 years of age, who have finished or left secondary school
- undertake a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) Skills Indicator assessment questionnaire
- have technological skills to undertake computer/online work and have
- access to a computer and software with the following minimum specifications
On Campus
Workplace
18 weeks
Government Subsidies are available for eligible participants.
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The following additional costs may be applicable:
– Purchase of a branded polo shirt for Practical Placement. Approx. $45
– Annual flu vaccination. Approx. $25
– National Criminal History (Police) Check. Approx. $30
– Other vaccinations, as required. Cost may range from $25 – $300, depending on your immunisation history.
All fees are indicative only. Your fees will be calculated on your individual circumstances at the time of enrolment.