Qualification Outline
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Advanced Diploma of Disability
Advanced Diploma of Disability
CHC60112
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National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 07/05/2012 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification covers those workers who may operate at an advanced skills level to:
Provide specialist services
Act as a resource for other workers
Provide professional supervision of staff including volunteers
Work intensively with clients
Work with clients with complex needs
Coordinate work programs
Supervise accommodation service delivery
Manage services.
There may be no vocational outcomes in some jurisdictions.
Occupational titles may include:
Case manager
Service coordinator
Disability development and support officer
Supervisor
House supervisor
Team leader
Psycho-educational trainer
Unit manager
Psycho-social trainer
Schedule
Packaging Rules
PACKAGING RULES20 units are required for award of this qualification including:
16 core units
4 elective units
A wide range of elective units is available, including:
Relevant electives listed below - these electives have been grouped to facilitate selection
Units of competency to address workplace requirements and packaged at the level of this qualification or higher in Community Services and/or Health Training Packages
Where appropriate, to address workplace requirements, units of competency packaged at this level or higher in other relevant Training Packages
Core units
CHCAD603B Provide systems advocacy services
CHCADMIN604B Manage the finances, accounts and resources of an organisation
CHCCS604B Manage the delivery of quality services to clients
CHCCS607E Coordinate in-service assessment and response to address client needs
CHCDIS511A Coordinate services for people with disabilities
CHCINF604D Manage the organisation’s information systems
CHCNET503D Develop new networks
CHCORG428A Reflect on and improve own professional practice
CHCORG607D Manage workplace issues
CHCORG608E Establish and manage new programs or services
CHCORG610B Manage change in a community sector organisation
CHCORG611C Lead and develop others in a community sector workplace
CHCORG619D Manage quality of organisation’s service delivery outcomes
CHCORG620D Promote and represent the service
HLTWHS501A Manage workplace WHS processes
ANDone of the following units:
CHCCOM403A Use targeted communication skills to build relationships
(CHCCOM403A must be selected for thepractitionerstream)
OR
CHCCOM504B Develop, implement and promote effective workplace communication
(CHCCOM504B must be selected for themanagementstream)
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 both of the following electives is recommended:
HLTHIR403C Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers
HLTHIR404D Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people
Electives
Electives are to be selected in line with specified Packaging Rules. The following list of electives is provided to facilitate selection. Employers may specify that certain electives are required to address specific workplace needs.
Practitioner stream
CHCCM605C Develop practice standards
CHCCS305C Assist clients with medication (Note pre-requisite HLTAP301B
CHCCS413B Support individuals with austism spectrum disorder
CHCCS422B Respond holistically to client issues and refer appropriately
CHCCS424B Administer and monitor medication (note pre-requisites CHCCS305C, HLTAP301B)
CHCCS601C Work with clients with unique needs
CHCCW503A Work intensively with clients
CHCCW604B Design and supervise family intervention strategies
CHCIC512A Plan and implement inclusion of children with additional needs
CHCICS404B Plan and provide advanced behaviour support
CHCLLN403A Identify clients with language, literacy and numeracy needs and respond effectively
CHCMH504E Provide a range of services to people with mental health issues
CHCORG502B Work autonomously
CHCORG627B Provide mentoring support to colleagues
HLTAP301B Recognise healthy body systems in a health care context
Management stream
BSBMGT515A Manage operational plan
BSBMGT608C Manage innovation and continuous improvement
CHCCS427B Facilitate adult learning and development
CHCINF606D Manage information strategically
CHCORG609D Manage projects and strategies
CHCORG626B Manage a service level agreement
CHCORG627B Provide mentoring support to colleagues
CHCPOL606B Coordinate policy development
PSPMNGT605B Manage diversity
TAEDEL402A Plan, organise and facilitate learning in the workplace
BSBWOR403A Manage stress in the workplace
1. Core Units
All sixteen (16) units must be completed.
Note: CHCCOM403A OR CHCCOM504B to be selected, NOT both.
2. Culturally Aware and Respectful Practice Elective Units
One (1) or both of the following electives is recommended for culturally aware and respectful practice .
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D8283 | HLTHIR404D | Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D8281 | HLTHIR403C | Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers | 30 | Unit of competency |
3. Practitioner Stream Elective Units
Up to four (4) units may be chosen from the Practitioner Stream.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
4. Management Stream Elective Units
Up to four (4) units may be chosen from the Management Stream.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D2667 | CHCPOL606B | Coordinate policy development | 80 | Unit of competency |
| WC858 | CHCCS427B | Facilitate adult learning and development | 35 | Unit of competency |
| D2651 | CHCORG626B | Manage a service level agreement | 40 | Unit of competency |
| C7982 | PSPMNGT605B | Manage diversity | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D8580 | CHCINF606D | Manage information strategically | 75 | Unit of competency |
| D4869 | BSBMGT608C | Manage innovation and continuous improvement | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D0847 | BSBMGT515A | Manage operational plan | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D8596 | CHCORG609D | Manage projects and strategies | 85 | Unit of competency |
| D2652 | CHCORG627B | Provide mentoring support to colleagues | 40 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D327 | CHC60108 | Advanced Diploma of Disability Work | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
To gain entry into CHC60112 Advanced Diploma of Disability candidates must have previous experience in the disability sector in a job role involving:
The self-directed application of knowledge with substantial depth in some areas
The exercise of independent judgement and decision-making
The application of a range of technical and other skills.