Certificate III in Disability Course CHC30408

Learning periods

This course is divided into 7 learning periods.

Assessment details

• 16 written assessments
  
• 3 workplace assessments

Criminal record check

Students who take the Disabililty Work course should be aware that if they possess a criminal record involving violence or abuse there may be restrictions to their practical placements, workplace and career options involving contact with vulnerable people.

Students undertaking practical placement will be required to undergo a criminal record check prior to commencement.
 

Work Placement

Why is a Work Placement Required?

Work placement is required to ensure that the student is able to demonstrate and apply what he or she has learnt in an industry context. Work placement ensures the relevance of learning and assessment tasks and helps to produce graduates who are job ready and thereby increase employment opportunities.

Work placement also provides insight into particular job roles and responsibilities within an industry context. The student can find out if this is the right industry for them and whether they are right for this industry.

Workplace assessments and training must be undertaken in workplace organisations that are suitable for the course. The student must be under the direction of an appropriately qualified and experienced supervisor. The workplace assessments will be conducted by Cengage Education Workplace Assessors, who will contact both the workplace organisation and the student to arrange mutually convenient times to conduct the workplace assessments.

Work Placement Terms and Conditions

Cengage Education will assist students to identify work placement opportunities in an appropriate organisation however, it is the responsibility of the student to find and complete the work placement. In the event that the student has previously arranged a work placement Cengage Education will check the suitability of this arrangement. Cengage Education will make reasonable efforts to organise for assessment to be conducted in the workplace however, the student may be required to attend assessment events at other locations. If the student does not complete a mandatory work placement within the duration of the course Cengage Education is not permitted to issue the qualification.

Australian Workplace

This is a government accredited course that meets the requirements of the Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) therefore you will need to complete this part of your studies in an Australian workplace.

Insurance

Cengage Education is pleased to offer our students insurance cover for any mandatory work placement they undertake as part of their course. Known as Volunteer Insurance, the policy covers ‘Personal Accidents’ in the workplace, and will help put employers’ minds at ease for the duration of the work placement. A copy of the Certificate of Currency can be requested from the Cengage Education Workplace Coordinator on 1300 882 121. Please note that this policy does not provide professional indemnity coverage.

CHCICS303A Support individual health and emotional well being (Core)

• Support the client to engage with a relevant social network and the wider community
• Support the client’s health
• Support the person’s emotional and psychological well being
• Recognise and accommodate a client’s cultural and spiritual preferences
• Recognise and accommodate the client’s expressions of identity and sexuality
• Complete documentation

CHCICS305A Provide behaviour support in the context of individualised plans (Core)

• Follow daily lifestyle routines
• Contribute to the development of a behaviour support plan
• Provide support to the person to use positive and adaptive responses
• Complete documentation

CHCOHS312A Follow safety procedures for direct care work (Core)

• Identify sources of risk to personal safety, assess the level of risk and follow risk minimisation procedures
• Identify manual handling hazards, assess related risk and follow risk minimisation procedures
• Identify sources of infection and apply industry accepted practice to minimise risk of infection to themselves, clients and others
• Identify other hazards and assess risk
• Follow procedures and strategies for risk control
• Contribute to OHS in the workplace
• Evaluate own performance

CHCDIS411A Communicate using augmentative and alternative communication strategies (Elective)

• Identify the current communication ability and needs of the person
• Develop effective augmentative and alternative communication strategies
• Implement augmentative and alternative communication strategy
• Monitor, report and review communication strategies

CHCCOM403A Use targeted communication skills to build relationships (Elective)

• Communicate effectively with clients and staff
• Contribute to the implementation of effective communication strategies
• Use specific communication techniques to maintain constructive interaction
• Facilitate discussions
• Identify communication strategies to build relationships with clients who are involuntary or present communication challenges

CHCDIS313A Support people with disabilities who are ageing (Elective)

• Assist people with disabilities who are ageing to identify their current and future needs
• Support the interests and needs of people with disabilities who are ageing
• Encourage and support people with disabilities who are ageing to exercise independent action and thinking
• Support the interests, rights and needs of people with disabilities with pervasive age related changes, including people with dementia

CHCMH301A Work effectively in mental health (Elective)

• Work within the context of the mental health sector
• Develop knowledge of the mental health sector
• Demonstrate commitment to the central philosophies and standards of the mental health sector
• Work with people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds