Program Description
This qualification reflects the role of workers in a range of community settings and clients’ homes, who support to empower people with disabilities. Through this support, they can achieve more independence, self- reliance, and wellbeing and can participate to the fullest extent in the community.
These workers promote a person-centered approach, work without direct supervision and may be required to supervise or coordinate a small team.
There is a practical component with work placement that provides real-world exposure to students. The course modules are structured to provide a balanced program of theory and practice relevant to the career across the healthcare industry.
Program Structure
| Subject Code | Subject Name |
| BCHCCCS015 | Provide individualised support |
| CHCDIS002 | Follow established person-centred behaviour supports |
| CHCDIS005 | Develop and provide person-centred service responses |
| CHCDIS007 | Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability |
| CHCDIS008 | Facilitate community participation and social inclusion |
| CHCDIS009 | Facilitate ongoing skills development using a person-centred approach |
| CHCDIS010 | Provide person-centred services to people with disability with complex needs |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
| CHCLEG003 | Manage legal and ethical compliance |
| HLTAAP001 | Recognise healthy body systems |
| HLTWHS002 | Follow safe work practices for direct client care |
| Elective units | |
| CHCADV001 | Facilitate the interests and rights of clients |
| CHCADV002 | Provide advocacy and representation services |
| CHCAGE001 | Facilitate the empowerment of older people |
| CHCAGE003 | Coordinate services for older people |
| CHCAGE005 | Provide support to people living with dementia |
| CHCAOD001 | Work in an alcohol and other drugs context |
| CHCCCS001 | Address the needs of people with chronic disease |
| CHCCCS004 | Assess co-existing needs |
| CHCCCS005 | Conduct individual assessments |
| CHCCCS006 | Facilitate individual service planning and delivery |
| CHCCCS007 | Develop and implement service programs |
| CHCCCS008 | Develop strategies to address unmet needs |
| CHCCCS010 | Maintain a high standard of service |
| CHCCCS011 | Meet personal support needs |
| CHCCCS017 | Provide loss and grief support |
| CHCCCS018 | Provide suicide bereavement support |
| CHCCCS019 | Recognise and respond to crisis situations |
| CHCCCS021 | Respond to suspected abuse |
| CHCCCS023 | Support independence and wellbeing |
| CHCCCS024 | Support individuals with autism spectrum disorder |
| CHCCCS025 | Support relationships with carers and families |
| CHCCCS026 | Transport individuals |
| CHCCCS027 | Visit client residence |
| CHCCOM002 | Use communication to build relationships |
| CHCDIS004 | Communicate using augmentative and alternative communication strategies |
| CHCDIS006 | Develop and promote positive person-centred behaviour supports |
| CHCDIV002 | Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
| CHCDIV003 | Manage and promote diversity |
| CHCECD001 | Analyse and apply information that supports employment and career development |
| CHCECD002 | Deliver and monitor contracted employment services |
| CHCEDU001 | Provide community focussed health promotion and prevention strategies |
| CHCEDU003 | Provide sexual and reproductive health information to clients |
| CHCEDU004 | Develop, implement and review sexual and reproductive health education programs |
| CHCEDU005 | Work with clients to identify financial literacy education needs |
| CHCEDU006 | Improve clients’ fundamental financial literacy skills |
| CHCEDU007 | Provide group education on consumer credit and debt |
| CHCHCS001 | Provide home and community support services |
| CHCHCS002 | Coordinate and monitor home based support |
| CHCINM001 | Meet statutory and organisation information requirements |
| CHCLAH001 | Work effectively in the leisure and health industries |
| CHCLAH002 | Contribute to leisure and health programming |
| CHCLAH003 | Participate in the planning, implementation and monitoring of individual leisure and health programs |
| CHCLLN001 | Respond to client language, literacy and numeracy needs |
| CHCMGT001 | Develop, implement and review quality framework |
| CHCMGT002 | Manage partnership agreements with service providers |
| CHCMHS001 | Work with people with mental health issues |
| CHCPAL001 | Deliver care services using a palliative approach |
| CHCPAL002 | Plan for and provide care services using a palliative approach |
| CHCPRP001 | Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships |
| CHCPRT002 | Support the rights and safety of children and young people |
| CHCSET001 | Work with forced migrants |
| CHCSOH001 | Work with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness |
| CHCVOL003 | Recruit, induct and support volunteers |
| CHCYTH001 | Engage respectfully with young people |
| HLTAAP002 | Confirm physical health status |
| HLTFSE001 | Follow basic food safety practices |
| HLTHPS006 | Assist clients with medication |
| HLTHPS007 | Administer and monitor medications |
| HLTOHC001 | Recognise and respond to oral health issues |
| HLTOHC002 | Inform and support patients and groups about oral health |
| HLTOHC003 | Apply and manage use of basic oral health products |
| HLTOHC004 | Provide or assist with oral hygiene |
| HLTOHC005 | Use basic oral health screening tools |
| HLTOHC006 | Apply fluoride varnish |
| HLTWHS003 | Maintain work health and safety |
| HLTWHS004 | Manage work health and safety |
| BSBFIM501 | Manage budgets and financial plans |
| BSBFLM306 | Provide workplace information and resourcing plans |
| BSBINM201 | Process and maintain workplace information |
| BSBLDR402 | Lead effective workplace relationships |
| BSBMGT401 | Show leadership in the workplace |
| BSBMGT406 | Plan and monitor continuous improvement |
| BSBWOR204 | Use business technology |
| TAEDEL402A | Plan, organise and facilitate learning in the workplace |
| TAEDEL404A | Mentor in the workplace |
Possible Job Outcomes
• Behavioral Support Officer
• Marketing Coordinator
• Development Officer
• Project Officer (Life Enhancement Team)
• Disability Support – Day Support
• Residential Care Officer
• Disability Support Officer/Worker
• Social Educator
• Senior Personal Care Assistant
• Employment Coordinator (Disability)
• Job Coordinator
• Social Trainer
• Lifestyle Support Officer
• Supervisor
• Local Area Coordinator