This qualification reflects the role of individuals in the community, home or residential care setting who work under supervision and delegation as a part of a multi-disciplinary team, following an individualised plan to provide person-centred support to people who may require support due to ageing, disability or some other reason. These individuals take responsibility for their own outputs within the scope of their job role and delegation. Workers have a range of factual, technical and procedural knowledge, as well as some theoretical knowledge of the concepts and practices required to provide person-centred support. The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice. 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.
CHCCCS031 Provide individualised support* Core
CHCCCS038 Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support* Core
CHCCCS040 Support independence and wellbeing* Core
CHCCCS041 Recognise healthy body systems* Core
CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services* Core
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people* Core
CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically Core
HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control* Core
HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care* Core
CHCAGE011 Provide support to people living with dementia* Elective
CHCAGE013 Work effectively in aged care* Elective
CHCPAL003 Deliver care services using a palliative approach* Elective
CHCDIS011 Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach Elective
CHCDIS012 Support community participation and social inclusion Elective
CHCDIS020 Work effectively in disability support* Elective