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Dementia Support - Service Delivery Skill Set

Dementia Support - Service Delivery Skill Set

Skill set
National Code
CHCSS00095
State Code
AD313
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
AQF Level
—
Field of Education
—
Skillset Type
National
Original TGA Release Date
08/12/2015
Current Release Date
08/12/2015
Current Release Number
1.00
Approved Date
22/12/2017
Nominal Hours
170
Duration
1 Semester
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 08/12/2015 Current Approved
Description
This skill set reflects the skill requirements for work supporting people with dementia.
Units
CHCAGE005 Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCCCS008 Develop strategies to address unmet needs
CHCCCS009 Facilitate responsible behaviour
CHCCCS020 Respond effectively to behaviours of concern
Pathway Information
These units provide credit towards a range of qualifications in the CHC Community Services Training Package at Certificate IV and Diploma level.
Licensing / Regulatory Information
Nil.
Target Group
This skill set is for people working in various care and support roles in the community services sector who wish to develop skills in supporting people with dementia.
Suggested words for statement of attainment
These competencies from CHC Community Services Training Package meet industry requirements for work in supporting people with dementia.
General notes
Schedule
State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AVC72 CHCCCS008 Develop strategies to address unmet needs 60 Unit of competency
AVC68 CHCCCS009 Facilitate responsible behaviour 35 Unit of competency
AVC87 CHCAGE005 Provide support to people living with dementia 60 Unit of competency
AVC57 CHCCCS020 Respond effectively to behaviours of concern 15 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AC842 CHCSS00010 Dementia support skill set - service delivery Skill set
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AE958 CHCSS00123 Dementia Support Skill set