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CHC30302   Certificate III in Disability Work

Workers in this occupational group work in the community and/or residential facilities under direct or regular supervision within clearly defined organisational guidelines and service plans.  These workers carry out activities related to the maintenance of an individual’s personal care and/or other activities of living.  These workers report directly to a supervisor and are not responsible for other workers. 

            Occupations

·                Assistant in Nursing	·                Residential Care Support Worker
·                Support Worker	·                In-Home Respite Carer
·                Carer	·                Personal Care Giver
·                Personal Care Assistant	·                Personal Care Worker
·                Home Care Assistant	·                Community Care Worker
·                Disability Support Worker	·                Disability Service Officer
·                Client Assistant	·                Community House Worker
·                School Support Officer (Working with     children with disabilities)	·                Community Access Co-ordinator
·                Community Support Worker	·                Nursing Assistant *
·                Accommodation Support Worker	·                Field Officer
·                Family Support Worker	·                Care Assistant
·                Residential Aid	·                Disability Support Officer
·                Residential Care Officer	* Not relevant in some jurisdictions

                   Course Packaging Rules

14 units must be selected for this qualification including:

-        8 compulsory units

-        6 elective units

 

Compulsory Units

CHCADMIN5C     Work within the administration protocols of the organisation

CHCCOM2B        Communicate appropriately with clients & colleagues

CHCDIS1C          Orientation to disability work

CHCDIS2C          Maintain an environment designed to empower people with disabilities

CHCDIS5C          Contribute to positive learning

CHCOHS302A     Participate in safety procedures for direct care work

CHCORG3B         Participate in the work environment

CHCCS405A        Work effectively with culturally diverse clients & co-workers

 

                  Elective Units

Six electives must be selected for the Certificate III in Disability work qualification. The following elective options are offered by Essentra through face-to-face delivery:

CHCAC6C           Support the older person to meet their emotional & psychosocial needs

CHCAD1C           Advocate for clients

CHCCOM3C        Utilise specialist communication skills to build strong relationships

CHCDIS6C          Plan & implement community integration

CHCAC15A          Provide care support which is responsive to the specific nature of dementia

CHCAC2C           Provide personal care

CHCCS301A        Work within a legal and ethical framework

CHCCS303A        Provide physical assistance with medication

CHCCS6B           Assess and deliver services to clients with complex needs

CHCDIS13A         Support older people with disabilities

CHCDIS3C          Provide services to people with disabilities

CHCGROUP2C    Support group activities

CHCINF8B           Comply with information requirements of the aged care and community care sectors

Common Units

There are units common to this qualification and CHC40302 Disability Work Certificate IV. Speak to an Essentra trainer for more information.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process of acknowledging skills and/or knowledge already gained through formal training, work experience and/or life experience. Essentra’s RPL process focuses on identifying whether applicants hold endorsed industry or enterprise Competency Units, regardless of how, when or where the learning occurred. Talk to Essentra about RPL if you believe you have already achieved the Competency standards for any of the Units from Certificate III in the Disability package.

 

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CHC40302   Certificate IV in Disability Work

Workers in this occupational group 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. These workers report to service managers and may liaise with health professionals and other service agencies.

Workers in this group may work without direct supervision and may be required to supervise and/or co-ordinate a limited number of lower classified workers. Workers at this level are required to have an understanding of Indigenous culture and history and to work with local communities in the provision of services.

                   Occupations

Job titles for workers in this occupational group may include:

·      Social Educator

·      Development Officer

·      Lifestyle Support Officer

·      Behavioral Support Officer

·      Project Officer Life Enhancement Team

·      Local Area Coordinator

·      Disability Officer – Day Support

·      Residential Care Officer

·      Social Trainer

·      Job Coordinator

·      Employment Coordinator

·      Marketing Coordinator

·      Disability Support Officer

·      Senior Personal Care Assistant

 

Course Packaging Rules

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