Skill set Outline
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14/09/2026 2:36 AM AWST
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Individual Support - Ageing Skill Set
Individual Support - Ageing Skill Set
Skill set
National Code
CHCSS00097
CHCSS00097
State Code
AD298
AD298
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
08/12/2015
Current Release Date
08/12/2015
Current Release Number
1.00
Approved Date
22/12/2017
Nominal Hours
145
Duration
1 Semester
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 08/12/2015 | Current | Transition (Replaced) |
Description
This skill set reflects the skill requirements for providing person centred support to older people in various settings.
Units
CHCAGE001 Facilitate the empowerment of older people
CHCAGE005 Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCCCS011 Meet personal support needs
Units
CHCAGE001 Facilitate the empowerment of older people
CHCAGE005 Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCCCS011 Meet personal support needs
Pathway Information
These units provide credit towards a range of qualifications in the CHC Community Services Training Package at Certificate III or Certificate IV 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 providing person centred support to older people.
Suggested words for statement of attainment
These competencies from CHC Community Services Training Package meet industry requirements for work in providing person centred support to older people.
General notes
Schedule
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVC91 | CHCAGE001 | Facilitate the empowerment of older people | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AVC66 | CHCCCS011 | Meet personal support needs | 35 | Unit of competency |
| AVC87 | CHCAGE005 | Provide support to people living with dementia | 60 | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AE954 | CHCSS00129 | Individual Support - Ageing | Skill set |