Promoting Holistic Training
Course OUTLINE for Smart and Skilled
“This Training is subsidised by the NSW Government”
This qualification focuses on 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.
The skills in this course must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.
To achieve this course, the student must have completed at least 120 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency.
Course Overview
Entry REQUIREMENTS
There are entry requirements for this qualification. Students must complete one of the following:
- Completion of: CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) OR
- Completion of: CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) OR
- Completion of: CHC30408 Certificate III in Disability PLUS the CHCSS00125
Entry to Certificate IV in Disability Support Skill Set.
You need to have reasonable English language, literacy and numeracy to successfully complete the course (LLN). In addition, a Police Clearance Certificate, Working with Children’s Check and a Valid NDIS Worker Screening Check is mandatory prior to your work placement; you must undertake a Fed- eral Police Check (AFP) or NSW Police check (it must be no less than 2
years old).
Eligibility Requirements: Must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident or humanitarian visa and must be 15 Years or Older, and must live or work in NSW. Entry Requirements in detail can be found on Smart and Skilled Student Handbook and Fee Administration Policy 2024-2025 on website www.nta.edu.au under funded course section. Visit https://education.nsw.gov.au/skills-nsw/apprentices-and-trainees/low-cost-and-free-training- options/smart-and-skilled for more information.
*Note: As part of work placement, the students must be physically be able to do moderate amount of lifting using the appropriate equipment. The students should not have any mobility, hearing, and vision problems to carry out duties efficiently in the hospital or community care settings whilst at placement.
Who should do this COURSE?
People pursuing a career in a facility such as a Disability Homes, Nursing Home, Hostel, Residential Care Facility, Disability Facility, and Community Health Care Centre.
Graduates may seek employment in the following jobs:
- Disability support worker
- Personal Care Assistant
- Behavioural Support Officer
- Program coordinator – social programs
- Disability team leader/Supervisor
- Disability Support Coordinator
- Day Activity Worker
- Residential Care Officer
Pathways
Students who have completed the Certificate III in Individual Support will have a units that they will receive credit Transfer. In addition, those students who have completed the Certificate IV of Ageing Support will have credits to units that make up this Certificate IV in Disability Support (these are indicated with an asterisk in the table of units that make up this qualification – see below).
Certificate IV in Ageing Support, Certificate IV in Mental Health, Certificate IV in Alcohol and other Drugs, Diploma of Alcohol and Other drugs, Diploma of Community Services.
Course Duration
Course DURATION
This course is 26 weeks. The structure is as follows:
- Two days of workshops a week (8 hours each) over 22 weeks
- Work placement of 120 hours in total (15 days) to be spread over 3 4 weeks
However, the course is considerably reduced (to 20 weeks) with credits for those students who have completed the Certificate IV in Ageing Support.
Course Location
Course LOCATION
All training is held at our office at Burwood which is right next to the railway station. Work placements will be selected where possible to meet your travel needs.
Assessments
Assessments
As this is a nationally recognise qualification, you will be required to successfully complete all units to a standard to ensure that you are job ready. Each unit contains assess- ments which include:
- Practical demonstrations where you will be observed by one of our assessors in a simulated environment and in your work Placement
- Knowledge based tests which contain written short answer questions
- Small projects which contain written tasks for you to investigate and complete in your own time.
Note: You must be deemed competent with each unit in order to receive your qualification.
Course Delivery
Course DELIVERY
Delivery is a combination of methods to cover the theory and practice requirements:
- Workshops for developing your theory
- Demonstrations, instructions in a simulated environment to give you that valuable practice. Self-paced study and support to embed your learning
- Work placements to apply your skills
You will be trained in the use of Manual handling equipment and other equipment such as:
- Lifting hoist, Stand up Lifter, Pelican Belt, Slide Sheet, Electric bed, & amp; Wheelchair.
- Blood sugar testing equipment, Blood Pressure, Pulse Oximeter etc.
- Medication Trolley, Medications (Dummy), & Dressing Trolley.
Work Placement at a Community Service facility/Disability Centre is arranged with you and you will receive the support of one of our mentors to ensure this opportunity is a rewarding experience. For work placement, students have to wear black trousers and black closed shoes, we will provide you with a T-shirt.
Study units and QUALIFICATION.
Our course has been designed to meet the requirements for the CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support.
It contains 10 Units; 7 Core units and 3 Elective units
CORE UNITS:
CHCCCS044 Follow established person-centred behaviour supports
CHCLEG003* Manage legal and ethical compliance
HLTWHS003 Maintain work health and safety
CHCDIS017 Facilitate community participation and social inclusion
CHCDIS018 Facilitate ongoing skills development using a person-centred approach
CHCDIS019 Provide person-centred services to people with disability with complex needs
CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues
ELECTIVES WE OFFER:
HLTHPS006* Assist clients with medication
CHCCCS004 Assess co-existing needs
CHCDIS020 Work effectively in disability support.
*these units were in the Certificate IV in Ageing Support so credit is available to those students
Recognition of RPL and Credit Transfer
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and CREDIT TRANSFER
You may have developed a number of skills in community service or disability care,
through previous employment opportunities, life experience or formal studies. If this is the case, then you should ask about recognition of prior learning. This may shorten your course.
Work Placements
Work Placement at a Community Service facility/Disability Centre is arranged with you and you will receive the support of one of our mentors to ensure this opportunity is a rewarding experience. For work placement, students have to wear black trousers and black closed shoes, we will provide you with a T-shirt.
Course Fees
Cost of the course
Please look at the Notification/Reporting of enrolment policy, Smart and Skilled Student Handbook and Fee Administration Policy 2024 under Smart and Skilled on the website www.nta.edu.au under funded course section. For the entry requirements in detail and the amount of fees you might be paying is based on the
circumstances (If you are eligible for Concessions). Visit https://education.nsw.gov.au/skills-nsw/apprentices- and-trainees/low-cost-and-free-training-options/smart-and-skilled for more information.
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