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Service Co-ordination (Ageing & Disability)
Certificate IV ( CHC40202 )
Description
Workers in this occupational group work in residential facilities and/or community care agencies. These workers apply knowledge and skills gained through qualifications or previous experience to resolve problems within organisational guidelines. These workers coordinate specific programs and/or projects and supervise and/or coordinate a limited number of lower classified workers or volunteers and report to service managers. They may undertake a first line management role.
Workers at this level: are not responsible for clinical components of assessment care planning and would be expected to consult with professionals in relation to clinical issues; are required to have an understanding of how to work with local communities in the provision of services; are required to have an understanding of indigenous culture and history and to work with local communities in the provision of services.
Who should enrol in this qualification?
- People who would like to work in Health & Aged Care Services Industry
- People who are looking for a career change
- People who would like to gain skills by completing some units and not the entire qualification
- People employed within Health & Aged Care industry may be eligible to undertake this qualification through an Australian Apprenticeship
- This qualification meets CRICROS requirements for International Students
Do I need any skills?
The following Certificate III units or equivalent experience are pre-requisites:
- CHCAC3C Orientation to Aged Care Work AND
- CHCDIS10B Provide Care and Support OR
- CHCDIS1B Orientation to Disability Work
The Community Services Training Package (CHC02) units that you will be studying will be made clear to you before you start the course. We will discuss these at our Information Session and you will also find information at: www.ntis.gov.au
Aged Care, Home & Community Care students need to be able to:
- record information about resident’s or client’s care that is accurate and legible
- read and interpret workplace documents such as those relating to workplace health and safety and workplace policies and procedures
- communicate well with other people and their families and work as part of a team
TAFE Tasmania has support available to help students who may have difficulty meeting the above requirements. Some of these skills may be improved through the learning process.
How long will it take?
Clarence Campus - Part-time, February - November 2008 (course is available every second year)
Students who gain Recognition for some units will complete the qualification in less time.
Where can I learn?
Hobart - Clarence Campus, Bounty Street, Warrane
How will I learn?
This course will enable you to work effectively with older people in a residential facility.
Learning options will include:
- Work-based learning and project work either in your current role or through clinical placement
- Text’s, DVD’s, videos, learning packages, the internet, online learning resources will be utilised to supplement your learning during this course
- Attendance at classes on campus where you will participate in workshops and simulations
How will I be assessed?
Throughout all assessments, Occupational Health & Safety procedures must be followed. Options for assessment will include:
- Recognition – if you are already working in the industry you may be able to show that you already have the skills and knowledge needed to be assessed as competent in some or all units of the qualification. Ask for more information.
- Short written assessments – where you will be asked to supply a short answer to questions
- Projects – group or individual, these may be practical or researched based
- Assignments – research topics and provide a written response
- Written assessments – where you will be asked to research topics and provide a written response
- Practical – you will be asked to complete the tasks on-the-job
- Participants must successfully complete all assessment tasks to meet the requirements of the course
When I complete this training, what's next?
On completion of this course you may wish to gain further relevant qualifications.
Work may include training and support to promote independence and community participation. This may be provided as part of activities and programs in a variety of settings including residential and centre-based programs.
Occupations include:
- Aged Care Worker
- Community Care Worker
- Shift Supervisor/Unit Manager
- Assistant Co-ordinator
What Competencies will I undertake?
15 units must be selected for this qualification including:
- 10 compulsory units
- 5 elective units
Core
- CHCCOM3C Utilise specialist communication skills to build strong relationships
- CHCCS3C Coordinate the provision of services and programs
- CHCINF3B Coordinate information systems
- CHCOHS401A Implement and monitor OHS policies and procedures for a workplace
- CHCORG23B Coordinate work
- CHCCS12A Develop a service delivery strategy
- CHCCS405A Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers
- CHCNET4A Work with other services
- CHCAC7C Plan and monitor service delivery plans
- CHCINF8B Comply with information requirements of the aged care and
community care sectors
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.
- CHCAD2C Support the interests, rights and needs of clients within duty of care
requirements
- CHCADMIN3B Undertake administrative work
- CHCCD13C Work within specific communities
- CHCCD1C Support community participation
- CHCCD4C Develop and implement community programs
- CHCCHILD1C Identify and respond to children and young people at risk of harm. (It
is compulsory for people who work with children to do either CHCCS402A or CHCCHILD1C)
- CHCCS303A Provide physical assistance with medication
- CHCCS304A Assist with self medication
- CHCCS401A Facilitate cooperative behaviour
- CHCCS402A Respond holistically to client issues (It is compulsory for people who
work with children to do either CHCCS402A or CHCCHILD1C)
- CHCDIS3C Provide services to people with disabilities
- CHCDIS4B Design procedures for support
- CHCDIS6C Plan and implement community integration
- CHCDIS7B Design and adapt surroundings to group requirements
- CHCGROUP3C Plan and conduct group activities
- CHCINF7B Meet information needs of the community
- CHCNET2B Maintain effective networks
- CHCORG25B Recruit and coordinate volunteers
- CHCORG5B Maintain an effective work environment
- HLTCSD306B Respond effectively to difficult or challenging behaviour
- HLTFA301B Apply First Aid
- HLTFA402 Apply Advanced First Aid
Fees
You'll be surprised at how affordable TAFE Tasmania is - most courses have a cap of $990 for one calendar year of training ($275 with concession). You do not pay HECS. Additional costs may apply to some courses for uniforms, licenses or text books.
Concessions … apply to students in receipt of, or dependant of a person in receipt of Centrelink benefits (e.g. Austudy, Abstudy, Youth Allowance, New Start, Pension, Parenting Payment etc.).
Additional costs apply in this course for text books and stationery, protective clothing and equipment, travelling expenses, as well as tools, minor equipment and project materials as required.
For more details on fees please call 1300 655 307.
Consultation/Validation Process
A range of Health & Aged Care enterprises and individuals were consulted to develop learning and assessment strategies for this qualification on a local and state-wide basis.
Assessment tasks are developed in consultation with representatives from industry /enterprises. All assessment tasks are validated by at least 2 teaching staff *. Assessment decisions are moderated by a minimum of 2 teaching staff * and industry/enterprises representatives.
* Teaching staff are preferably from different teams and/or regions.
Program Details
Clarence Campus,
Bounty Street, Warrane
Ph: (03) 6245 8017
Email: AgedNursingSouth@tafe.tas.edu.au
Or call TAFE Tasmania General Enquiries: 1300 655 307
Last Updated
Tuesday, 27 May 2008 (B)
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