Disability Work Essentials
Course overview
The course has 6 of the 14 units required for the full Certificate III in Disability Work. The essentials will give the student an introduction to the full program which will provide a pathway to further study into the disability/carer industries.
Content
CHCDIS1C
Orientation to disability work
CHCDIS2C
Maintain an environment designed to empower people with disabilities
CHCOHS302A
Participate in safety procedures for direct care work
CHCCS6B
Assess and deliver services to clients with complex needs
CHCDIS6C
Plan and implement community integration
CHCGROUP2C
Support group activities
CHC30302 - Certificate III in Disability Work
Next course starting 22nd January 2009
Course overview
This course provides students with the knowledge, skills and values to support people with disabilities in activities related to personal care and daily living.
Content
CHCADMIN5C
Work within the administration protocols of the organisation
On successful completion of this unit of competency, you will have obtained the knowledge and skills required by staff who work in both community and government settings.
CHCCOM2B
Communicate appropriately with clients and colleagues
All forms of communication with clients and colleagues are covered, in order to reflect an understanding and respect for individual differences and needs. Some behaviour management communication is also included.
CHCDIS1C
Orientation to disability work
This unit is intended to provide an introduction to working with people with a disability. Demonstrate an understanding of the delivery of quality services for people with disabilities. Demonstrate the capacity to support rights, interests and needs of people with disabilities and respond to situations of risk or potential risk to people with disabilities.
CHCDIS2C
Maintain an environment designed to empower people with disabilities
This unit describes the knowledge and skills required by the worker to facilitate the empowerment of people with a disability.
CHCDIS5C
Contribute to positive learning
On successful completion of this unit you should have developed the knowledge and skills to support the rights and interests of people with a disability.
CHCOHS302A
Participate in safety procedures for direct care work
Able to accurately identify the major occupational health and safety hazards associated with manual handling, together with other hazards that may include dealing with aggressive behaviour and stress.
CHCORG3B
Participate in the work environment
Working effectively as an individual and in work groups to contribute to achievement of organisational objectives.
CHCCS405A
Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers
This unit deals with the cultural awareness required for effective communication and cooperation with persons of diverse cultures.
CHCCD7B
Support community resources
This unit applies to the work performed in providing and maintaining support to community groups.
CHCCS6B
Assess and deliver services to clients with complex needs
Undertaking assessments of more complex client’s needs and matching to community services available.
CHCDIS15B
Provide behaviour support
Providing support and assistance to maintain quality care for people with disabilities.
CHCDIS6C
Plan and implement community integration
This unit describes the knowledge and skills required by the worker to maximise the participation of a person with a disability into various community settings to enhance their psychosocial well-being and lifestyles.
CHCGROUP2C
Support group activities
Participating in and providing general support for a range of informal and formal groups in a variety of settings.
CHCCOM3C
Utilise specialist communication skills to build strong relationships
Learner can demonstrate an understanding of the current community development framework, and apply strategies to strengthen and develop communities by enhancing their skills and confidence in engaging with community structures to achieve their own goals and address their own issues.
Duration: 10 days; 9.30 – 4.30
Disability Units – ½ Day
Title: Communication at Work
All forms of communication with clients and colleagues are covered, in order to reflect an understanding and respect for individual differences and needs. Some behaviour management communication is also included.
CHCCOM2B Communicate appropriately with clients and colleagues
Title: Empower People with Disabilities
This unit describes the knowledge and skills required by the worker to facilitate the empowerment of people with a disability.
CHCDIS2C Maintain an environment designed to empower people with disabilities
Title: Positive Learning
On successful completion of this unit you should have developed the knowledge and skills to support the rights and interests of people with a disability.
CHCDIS5C - Contribute to positive learning
Title: Working Effectively
Working effectively as an individual and in work groups to contribute to achievement of organisational objectives.
CHCORG3B - Participate in the work environment
Title: Cultural Awareness
This unit deals with the cultural awareness required for effective communication and cooperation with persons of diverse cultures.
CHCCS405A Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers
Title: Support to Community Groups
This unit applies to the work performed in providing and maintaining support to community groups.
CHCCD7B Support community resources
Title: Group Activities
Participating in and providing general support for a range of informal and formal groups in a variety of settings.
CHCGROUP2C Support group activities
Title: Building Strong Relationships
Learner can demonstrate an understanding of the current community development framework, and apply strategies to strengthen and develop communities by enhancing their skills and confidence in engaging with community structures to achieve their own goals and address their own issues.
CHCCOM3C Utilise specialist communication skills to build strong relationships
Disability Units – 1 Day
Title: Administration Protocols
On successful completion of this unit of competency, you will have obtained the knowledge and skills required by staff who work in both community and government settings.
CHCADMIN5C Work within the administration protocols of the organisation
Title: Introduction to Disability Work
This unit is intended to provide an introduction to working with people with a disability. Demonstrate an understanding of the delivery of quality services for people with disabilities. Demonstrate the capacity to support rights, interests and needs of people with disabilities and respond to situations of risk or potential risk to people with disabilities.
CHCDIS1C Orientation to disability work
Title: Safety Procedures for Direct Care Work
Able to accurately identify the major occupational health and safety hazards associated with manual handling, together with other hazards that may include dealing with aggressive behaviours and stress.
CHCOHS302A Participate in safety procedures for direct care work
Title: Clients with Complex Needs
Undertaking assessments of more complex client’s needs and matching to community services available.
CHCCS6B Assess and deliver services to clients with complex needs
Title: Community Integration
This unit describes the knowledge and skills required by the worker to maximise the participation of a person with a disability into various community settings to enhance their psychosocial well-being and lifestyles.
CHCDIS6C Plan and implement community integration
Duration: 1 day; 9.30 – 4.30
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