Skill set Outline
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High Support and Complex Care - Disability Skill Set
High Support and Complex Care - Disability Skill Set
Skill set
National Code
CHCSS00094
CHCSS00094
State Code
AD170
AD170
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
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
205
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 a disability context.
Units
CHCDIS004 Communicate using augmentative and alternative communication strategies
CHCDIS005 Develop and provide person-centred service responses
CHCDIS010 Provide person-centred services to people with disability with complex needs
HLTHPS007 Administer and monitor medications
Units
CHCDIS004 Communicate using augmentative and alternative communication strategies
CHCDIS005 Develop and provide person-centred service responses
CHCDIS010 Provide person-centred services to people with disability with complex needs
HLTHPS007 Administer and monitor medications
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 industry who wish to develop skills in supporting people with complex care needs requiring high levels of support in a disability 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 a disability work context.
General notes
Schedule
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVA36 | HLTHPS007 | Administer and monitor medications | 45 | Unit of competency |
| AVC16 | CHCDIS004 | Communicate using augmentative and alternative communication strategies | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AVC15 | CHCDIS005 | Develop and provide person-centred service responses | 65 | Unit of competency |
| AVC10 | CHCDIS010 | Provide person-centred services to people with disability with complex needs | 45 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AC710 | CHCSS00027 | High support and complex care skill set - disability work | Skill set |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AE988 | CHCSS00128 | High Support and Complex Care - Disability Support | Skill set |