High Support and Complex Care - Disability Support
High Support and Complex Care - Disability Support
National Code: CHCSS00128
Delivery Mode: Blended Classroom, Online, and in workplace
Duration: Eight weeks
Delivery Location: Unit 2 3-5 Deakin St, BRENDALE, QLD, 4500, and student’s workplace
Note: Please note we are not currently accepting applications for this skill set
Course Outline
This Skill Set aims to build and reinforce the existing skills and knowledge of an experienced support worker and empower them with the expertise required to provide care to people with high support needs, complex care needs, or both.
This is a high-level Skill Set and is only available to students who hold a Certificate III level or higher qualification in the Community or Health spaces relating to direct client care or support.
Overview
National Code: CHCSS00128
Delivery Mode: Blended Classroom, Online, and in workplace
Duration: Eight weeks
Delivery Location: Unit 2 3-5 Deakin St, BRENDALE, QLD, 4500, and student’s
Note:Please note we are not currently accepting applications for this skill set
Course Details
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CHCCCS041 Recognise healthy body systems
CHCDIS013 Assist with communication using augmentative and alternative communication methods
CHCDIS015 Develop and provide person-centred service responses
CHCDIS019 Provide person-centred services to people with disability with complex needs
CHCDIS020 Work effectively in disability support
CHCDIS023* Provide specialised support
HLTHPS006 Assist clients with medication
*Note that CHCDIS023 has two prerequisite units CHCCCS041 Recognise healthy body systems and CHCDIS020 Work effectively in disability support. Applicants will need to provide proof they have completed these unit before they are able to enrol.
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Students must already hold a Certificate III or higher level qualification in the Community Services and Health industry.
Students must provide proof that they have successfully completed CHCCCS041 Recognise healthy body systems and CHCDIS020 Work effectively in disability support prior to finalising enrolment. These units are a pre-requisite to enrolling into CHCDIS023 Provide specialised support.
Applicants must be over 15 years of age.
Applicants will be required to complete a short assessment to determine if their current Language, Literacy, and Numeracy skills are sufficient to allow them to successfully meet the learning outcomes of the skill set.
This skill set requires students to access learning resources as well as complete and submit assessments online. Students will need to have adequate computer literacy and access to reliable equipment to facilitate this.
Applicants must be one of the following; an Australian Citizen or New Zealand Citizen, an Australian permanent resident, or hold an appropriate visa. Students must provide evidence proving they are eligible to study in Australia.
Students will be required to provide proof of identity documents. This may include, but is not limited to, a photo ID, a medicare card, and any proof of residency or right to work.
All students enrolling in an accredited course are required to have a valid Unique Student Identification (USI) number. If you do not have an existing USI you can create one here https://www.usi.gov.au/students/create-your-usi
Students must be an existing worker in the Community and Health Services Industry. This may include parents or unpaid carers of NDIS participants.
This Skill Set requires you to demonstrate skills in the workplace under supervision as part of the assessment criteria. Students must be currently employed. The suitability of their workplace will need to be confirmed by their trainer during pre-training review.
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DIVTEC Training College is a Department of Trade, Employment, and Training approved Skills Assure Supplier. As such we are able to offer subsidised training to students who meet the eligibility criteria. For Skill Sets we are approved to supply funded training under the Career Boost program General Training pathway. Please note that enrolling into funded training may impact your eligibility to receive funding for training in the future.
Click here to check if you are eligible for government funded training https://www.usi.gov.au/students/create-your-usi
Please note these results are not binding and provide an overview of your potential eligibility only.
Course Fee Schedule
Fee Type Concession Non-Concession
Full fee for Service $2506 $3043
Government Funded Co-contribution
fee $300 $300
Students who are eligible for government funding are required to pay a co-contribution fee towards the cost of their course. This Co-Contribution fee represents the total amount a funded student will be charged.
Under regulations a Skills Assure Supplier is only able to accept 30% of the Co-contribution fee upfront. The remaining balance may be paid through a payment plan
Concession status must be verified prior to enrolment. Please tick on your course application if you believe you may be eligible for concession pricing.
