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CHC40302 Certificate IV in Disability Work

Workers in this occupational group work in residential group homes, training resource centres, day respite centres and open employment services, other community settings and clients’ homes. These workers apply knowledge and skills gained through qualifications and/or previous experience to provide training and support to people with disabilities to enhance their ability to achieve greater levels of independence, self reliance and community participation. These workers report to service managers and may liaise with health professionals and other service agencies. Workers in this group may work without direct supervision and may be required to supervise and/or co-ordinate a limited number of lower classified workers.

Workers at this level are required to have an understanding of Indigenous culture and history and to work with local communities in the provision of services.

Occupational names may include:

Social Educator
Lifestyle Support Officer
Project Officer Life Enhancement Team
Disability Officer – Day Support
Social Trainer
Employment Co-ordinator
Disability Support Officer

Development Officer
Behavioural Support Officer
Local Area Co-ordinator
Residential Care Officer
Job Co-ordinator
Marketing Co-ordinator
Senior Personal Care Assistant

Packaging Rules

14 units must be selected for this qualification including:

10 compulsory units
4 elective units

Compulsory

CHCCOM3C: Utilise specialist communication skills to build strong relationships
CHCCS301A: Work within a legal and ethical framework
CHCDIS1C: Orientation to disability work
CHCDIS2C: Maintain an environment designed to empower people with disabilities
CHCDIS3C: Provide services to people with disabilities
CHCDIS4B: Design procedures for support
CHCDIS6C: Plan and implement community integration
CHCORG5B: Maintain an effective work environment

And one from each of the following pairs of units:

CHCOHS302A: Participate in safety procedures for direct care work
OR
CHCOHS401A: Implement and monitor OHS policies and procedures for a workplace
HLTHIR3A: Work effectively with culturally diverse patients, clients, customers and co-workers
OR
CHCCS405A: Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers

Electives

Elective units may be selected from the units listed below, from other Community Services Training Package units available at this or higher levels, or from other relevant National Training Package units available at Certificate IV and enterprise specific units.

Note 1: Where national enterprise units are included as options, these must be nationally endorsed (see introduction regarding new units and customisation).

BSBMGT609A: Manage risk
CHCAC12C: Provide services to an older person with complex needs
CHCAC15A: Provide care support that is responsive to the specific nature of dementia
CHCAC16A: Provide food services
CHCAD1C: Advocate for clients
CHCAD2C: Support the interests, rights and needs of clients within duty of care requirements
CHCADMIN3B: Undertake administrative work
CHCADMIN5C: Work within the administration protocols of the organisation
CHCAOD2C: Orientation to alcohol and other drugs work
CHCCD12D: Apply a community development framework
CHCCS2C: Deliver and develop client services
CHCCS303A: Provide physical assistance with medication
CHCCS304A: Assist with self medication
CHCCS402A: Respond holistically to client issues
CHCCS6B: Assess and deliver services to clients with complex needs
CHCCS9A: Provide support services to clients
CHCDIS13A: Support older people with disabilities
CHCDIS16B: Provide advanced behaviour support
CHCCS409A: Meet the dietary and nutritional needs of clients in a culturally appropriate manner
CHCDIS5C: Contribute to positive learning
CHCDIS7B: Design and adapt surroundings to group requirements
CHCGROUP3C: Plan and conduct group activities
CHCMH1B: Orientation to mental health work
CHCCS9A: Provide support services to clients
CHCNET4A: Work with other services
CHCRF2A: Provide intervention support to children and families
CHCRH2A: Leisure and health programming
CHCRH3B: Develop leisure and health programs for clients with special needs
CHCRH4B: Co-ordinate, implement and monitor leisure and health programs
HLTFA1A: Apply basic First Aid
HLTFA2A: Apply advanced First Aid
SRCCRO010A: Conduct a recreational program for people with a disability
CHCDIS8B: Support people with disabilities as workers OR
CHCORG29A: Provide coaching and motivation
CHCDIS9C: Maximise participation in work by people with disabilities
CHCES406A: Provide job search support