Skill set Outline

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High Support and Complex Care - Aged Care

High Support and Complex Care - Aged Care

Skill set
National Code
CHCSS00078
State Code
AD126
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
AQF Level
—
Field of Education
—
Skillset Type
National
Original TGA Release Date
06/08/2015
Current Release Date
08/12/2015
Current Release Number
2.00
Approved Date
22/12/2017
Nominal Hours
195
Duration
1 Semester
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
2.00 08/12/2015 Current Approved
1.00 06/08/2015 Replaced Replaced
Description
This skill set reflects the skill requirements for work supporting people with complex care needs requiring high levels of support in aged care context.
Units
HLTHPS006 Assist clients with medications
CHCAGE003 Coordinate services for older people
CHCAGE004 Implement interventions with older people at risk
CHCPAL001 Deliver care services using a palliative approach
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 complex care needs requiring high levels of support in an aged care work context.
Suggested words for statement of attainment
These competencies from CHC Community Services Training Package meet industry requirements for work in supporting people with complex care needs requiring high levels of support in an aged care work context.
General notes
Schedule
State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AVA37 HLTHPS006 Assist clients with medication 25 Unit of competency
AVC89 CHCAGE003 Coordinate services for older people 55 Unit of competency
AVB56 CHCPAL001 Deliver care services using a palliative approach 45 Unit of competency
AVC88 CHCAGE004 Implement interventions with older people at risk 70 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AC105 CHCSS00026 High support and complex care skill set - aged care Skill set
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AE992 CHCSS00127 High Support and Complex Care - Aged Care Skill set