Qualification Outline

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Certificate IV in Disability

Certificate IV in Disability

Qualification
National Code:
CHC43115
State Code:
AWJ3
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0905 - Human Welfare Studies And Services
Original TGA Release Date
06/08/2015
Approved Date
22/01/2016
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
650
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
08/12/2015
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
2.00 08/12/2015 Current Transition (Replaced)
1.00 06/08/2015 Replaced Approved
Description

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.

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.


No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = fourteen (14)
- eleven (11) core units
- three (3) elective units, consisting of:
- at least two (2) units from the electives listed below
- up to one (1) unit from the electives listed below, any endorsed Training Package or accredited course - these units must be relevant to the work outcome.

All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
1. Core Units

All eleven (11) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AVC15 CHCDIS005 Develop and provide person-centred service responses 65 Unit of competency
AVC12 CHCDIS008 Facilitate community participation and social inclusion 40 Unit of competency
AVC11 CHCDIS009 Facilitate ongoing skills development using a person-centred approach 40 Unit of competency
AVC13 CHCDIS007 Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability 85 Unit of competency
AVC18 CHCDIS002 Follow established person-centred behaviour supports 35 Unit of competency
WG739 HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care 25 Unit of competency
AVB80 CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance 70 Unit of competency
AVC63 CHCCCS015 Provide individualised support 75 Unit of competency
AVC10 CHCDIS010 Provide person-centred services to people with disability with complex needs 45 Unit of competency
AVB19 HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems 20 Unit of competency
AVC09 CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people 30 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

At least two (2) units must be chosen from the elective units listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AVC76 CHCCCS001 Address the needs of people with chronic disease 50 Unit of competency
AVA36 HLTHPS007 Administer and monitor medications 45 Unit of competency
AWB18 CHCECD001 Analyse and apply information that supports employment and career development 50 Unit of competency
AVA13 HLTOHC003 Apply and manage use of basic oral health products 40 Unit of competency
AVA10 HLTOHC006 Apply fluoride varnish 30 Unit of competency
AVC74 CHCCCS004 Assess co-existing needs 60 Unit of competency
AVA37 HLTHPS006 Assist clients with medication 25 Unit of competency
AVC16 CHCDIS004 Communicate using augmentative and alternative communication strategies 50 Unit of competency
AVC71 CHCCCS005 Conduct individual assessments 50 Unit of competency
AVB18 HLTAAP002 Confirm physical health status 50 Unit of competency
AVB90 CHCLAH002 Contribute to leisure and health programming 55 Unit of competency
AVB94 CHCHCS002 Coordinate and monitor home based support 30 Unit of competency
AVC89 CHCAGE003 Coordinate services for older people 55 Unit of competency
AWB16 CHCECD002 Deliver and monitor contracted employment services 55 Unit of competency
AVB56 CHCPAL001 Deliver care services using a palliative approach 45 Unit of competency
AVC69 CHCCCS007 Develop and implement service programs 55 Unit of competency
AVB49 CHCPRP001 Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships 55 Unit of competency
AVC14 CHCDIS006 Develop and promote positive person-centred behaviour supports 40 Unit of competency
AVC72 CHCCCS008 Develop strategies to address unmet needs 60 Unit of competency
AVB76 CHCMGT001 Develop, implement and review quality framework 85 Unit of competency
AVC00 CHCEDU004 Develop, implement and review sexual and reproductive health education programs 50 Unit of competency
WG826 CHCYTH001 Engage respectfully with young people 50 Unit of competency
AVC70 CHCCCS006 Facilitate individual service planning and delivery 60 Unit of competency
AVC91 CHCAGE001 Facilitate the empowerment of older people 50 Unit of competency
AVC96 CHCADV001 Facilitate the interests and rights of clients 55 Unit of competency
AVZ82 HLTFSE001 Follow basic food safety practices 25 Unit of competency
AVB98 CHCEDU006 Improve clients' fundamental financial literacy skills 40 Unit of competency
AVA14 HLTOHC002 Inform and support patients and groups about oral health 40 Unit of competency
AUM06 BSBLDR402 Lead effective workplace relationships 40 Unit of competency
AVC67 CHCCCS010 Maintain a high standard of service 30 Unit of competency
WG740 HLTWHS003 Maintain work health and safety 40 Unit of competency
AVC07 CHCDIV003 Manage and promote diversity 40 Unit of competency
AUH01 BSBFIM501 Manage budgets and financial plans 50 Unit of competency
AVB75 CHCMGT002 Manage partnership agreements with service providers 40 Unit of competency
WG741 HLTWHS004 Manage work health and safety 40 Unit of competency
AVC66 CHCCCS011 Meet personal support needs 35 Unit of competency
AVB92 CHCINM001 Meet statutory and organisation information requirements 85 Unit of competency
WA874 TAEDEL404A Mentor in the workplace 30 Unit of competency
AVB89 CHCLAH003 Participate in the planning, implementation and monitoring of individual leisure and health programs 55 Unit of competency
AUI85 BSBMGT406 Plan and monitor continuous improvement 40 Unit of competency
AVB55 CHCPAL002 Plan for and provide care services using a palliative approach 55 Unit of competency
WA872 TAEDEL402A Plan, organise and facilitate learning in the workplace 25 Unit of competency
AUI81 BSBINM201 Process and maintain workplace information 20 Unit of competency
AVC08 CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety 30 Unit of competency
AVC95 CHCADV002 Provide advocacy and representation services 45 Unit of competency
AVC03 CHCEDU001 Provide community focused health promotion and prevention strategies 45 Unit of competency
AVB97 CHCEDU007 Provide group education on consumer credit and debt 40 Unit of competency
AVB95 CHCHCS001 Provide home and community support services 40 Unit of competency
AVC60 CHCCCS017 Provide loss and grief support 40 Unit of competency
AVA11 HLTOHC004 Provide or assist with oral hygiene 30 Unit of competency
AVC02 CHCEDU003 Provide sexual and reproductive health information to clients 40 Unit of competency
AVC59 CHCCCS018 Provide suicide bereavement support 40 Unit of competency
AVC87 CHCAGE005 Provide support to people living with dementia 60 Unit of competency
AUI34 BSBFLM306 Provide workplace information and resourcing plans 40 Unit of competency
AVC58 CHCCCS019 Recognise and respond to crisis situations 40 Unit of competency
AVA15 HLTOHC001 Recognise and respond to oral health issues 30 Unit of competency
AVB21 CHCVOL003 Recruit, induct and support volunteers 25 Unit of competency
AVB79 CHCLLN001 Respond to client language, literacy and numeracy needs 35 Unit of competency
AVC56 CHCCCS021 Respond to suspected abuse 50 Unit of competency
AUK93 BSBMGT401 Show leadership in the workplace 50 Unit of competency
AVC53 CHCCCS023 Support independence and wellbeing 40 Unit of competency
AVC52 CHCCCS024 Support individuals with autism spectrum disorder 50 Unit of competency
AVC54 CHCCCS025 Support relationships with carers and families 40 Unit of competency
WG803 CHCPRT002 Support the rights and safety of children and young people 25 Unit of competency
AVC51 CHCCCS026 Transport individuals 10 Unit of competency
AVA12 HLTOHC005 Use basic oral health screening tools 30 Unit of competency
AUK98 BSBWOR204 Use business technology 30 Unit of competency
AVC31 CHCCOM002 Use communication to build relationships 45 Unit of competency
AVC50 CHCCCS027 Visit client residence 60 Unit of competency
AVB91 CHCLAH001 Work effectively in the leisure and health industries 45 Unit of competency
AVC85 CHCAOD001 Work in an alcohol and other drugs context 55 Unit of competency
AVB99 CHCEDU005 Work with clients to identify financial literacy education needs 40 Unit of competency
AVB36 CHCSET001 Work with forced migrants 50 Unit of competency
AVB35 CHCSOH001 Work with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness 80 Unit of competency
AVB69 CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues 50 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
J013 CHC40312 Certificate IV in Disability Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BIC1 CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements
No information
Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(TR07770) DISABILITY WORK (LEVEL 4) Traineeship