General
This qualification reflects the role of workers in a range of community settings and clients’ homes, who provide training and support in a manner that empowers people with disabilities to achieve greater levels of independence, self-reliance, community participation and wellbeing. Workers promote a person-centred approach, work without direct supervision and may be required to supervise and/or coordinate a small team.
Entry Requirements
Prospective students are required to complete a Language Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment and a Pre-Training Interview, administered by and to the satisfaction of ITHEA and be at least 18 years of age.
Students can go into a range of employment options. Occupations may include Disability Officer, Day Support, Disability Support Worker, Drug and Alcohol Worker.
The number of people working as Aged and Disabled Carers (in their main job) grew very strongly over the past 5 years and is expected to grow very strongly over the next 5 years:from 175,800 in 2018 to 245,000 by 2023.
We offer students the flexibility of choosing between online learning or classroom delivery. Assessment methods allow for the gathering of sufficient quality evidence about the student’s performance. Methods used include question and answer, observation and demonstration, case study and projects.
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 120 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency. Students are required to undertake supervised practical placement in relevant disability services settings. Evidence provided by the supervisor will contribute to assessment of the candidate’s ability to work at this level. Students are required to find their own practical placement, however ITHEA will provide assistance and support where needed. Students must have a valid National Police Check and a Working with Children Check prior to attending placement.
Core Units
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Unit Code
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Unit Descriptor
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Nominal Hrs
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|---|---|---|
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CHCCCS015
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Provide individualised support
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30
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CHCDIS002
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Follow established person-centred behaviour supports
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50
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CHCDIS005
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Develop and provide person-centred service responses
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135
|
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CHCDIS007
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Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability
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100
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CHCDIS008
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Facilitate community participation and social inclusion
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60
|
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CHCDIS009
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Facilitate ongoing skills development using a person-centred approach
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50
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CHCDIS010
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Provide person-centred services to people with disability with complex needs
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90
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CHCDIV001
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Work with diverse people
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40
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CHCLEG003
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Manage legal and ethical compliance
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80
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HLTAAP001
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Recognise healthy body systems
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70
|
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HLTWHS002
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Follow safe work practices for direct client care
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25
|
Elective Units
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Unit Code
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Unit Descriptor
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Nominal Hrs
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|---|---|---|
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CHCADV002
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Provide advocacy and representation services
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80
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CHCMHS001
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Work with people with mental health conditions
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80
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CHCCCS019
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Recognise and respond to crisis situations
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45
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This Training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government Funding. Eligibility criteria apply. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply. KM Training is the marketing and referral partner for the Institute of Tertiary and Higher Education Australia (ITHEA) RTO Code 22037.
Employment Growth
The number of people working as Aged and Disabled Carers is expected to grow very strongly over the next 5 years from 175,800 in 2018 to 245,000 by 2023. Job openings can come from new jobs being created, but most come from turnover (workers leaving). There are likely to be around 179,000 job openings over 5 years (that’s about 35,800 a year).