Skill set Outline

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High support and complex care skill set - aged care

High support and complex care skill set - aged care

Skill set
National Code
CHCSS00026
State Code
AC105
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
AQF Level
—
Field of Education
—
Skillset Type
National
Original TGA Release Date
25/03/2011
Current Release Date
25/03/2011
Current Release Number
1.00
Approved Date
—
Nominal Hours
170
Duration
1 Semester
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 25/03/2011 Replaced Replaced
Description
Not Applicable
Pathway Information
Pathway These units provide credit towards a number of community services qualifications at Certificate IV and Diploma levels.
Licensing / Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
Target Group
Target group This skill set has been endorsed by industry as appropriate for people who hold a qualification at Certificate IV level or higher in an area involving provision of direct client care or support or who have commensurate industry skills as evaluated through recognition of prior learning processes.It provides a set of skills for work supporting people with complex care needs requiring high levels of support in an aged care context.Please note that pre-requisite requirements included in these units of competency MUST be addressed.
Suggested words for statement of attainment
Required form of words for Statement of Attainment This skill set meets industry requirements as specified in the CHC08 Community Services Training Package for work with aged care clients who have health and high support needs.
General notes
Schedule
State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D2344 CHCCS424A Administer and monitor medications 45 Unit of competency
D8247 HLTFA301C Apply first aid 20 Unit of competency
D2205 CHCAC412A Provide services to older people with complex needs 55 Unit of competency
D8556 CHCCS400B Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework 50 Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AD126 CHCSS00078 High Support and Complex Care - Aged Care Skill set