Qualification Outline

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Advanced Diploma of Disability

Advanced Diploma of Disability

Qualification
National Code:
CHC60112
State Code:
J046
TGA Status:
Deleted
DTWD Status:
Deleted
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0803 - Business And Management
Original TGA Release Date
07/05/2012
Approved Date
14/09/2012
Stream of Study
Subsequent to Initial Vocational (4000)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
1360
Duration
3 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/05/2012
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 07/05/2012 Current Approved
Description

This qualification covers those workers who may operate at an advanced skills level to:
Provide specialist services
Act as a resource for other workers
Provide professional supervision of staff including volunteers
Work intensively with clients
Work with clients with complex needs
Coordinate work programs
Supervise accommodation service delivery
Manage services.

There may be no vocational outcomes in some jurisdictions.

Occupational titles may include:
Case manager
Service coordinator
Disability development and support officer
Supervisor
House supervisor
Team leader
Psycho-educational trainer
Unit manager
Psycho-social trainer

Schedule
Packaging Rules
PACKAGING RULES
20 units are required for award of this qualification including:
16 core units
4 elective units
A wide range of elective units is available, including:
Relevant electives listed below - these electives have been grouped to facilitate selection
Units of competency to address workplace requirements and packaged at the level of this qualification or higher in Community Services and/or Health Training Packages
Where appropriate, to address workplace requirements, units of competency packaged at this level or higher in other relevant Training Packages

Core units
CHCAD603B Provide systems advocacy services
CHCADMIN604B Manage the finances, accounts and resources of an organisation
CHCCS604B Manage the delivery of quality services to clients
CHCCS607E Coordinate in-service assessment and response to address client needs
CHCDIS511A Coordinate services for people with disabilities
CHCINF604D Manage the organisation’s information systems
CHCNET503D Develop new networks
CHCORG428A Reflect on and improve own professional practice
CHCORG607D Manage workplace issues
CHCORG608E Establish and manage new programs or services
CHCORG610B Manage change in a community sector organisation
CHCORG611C Lead and develop others in a community sector workplace
CHCORG619D Manage quality of organisation’s service delivery outcomes
CHCORG620D Promote and represent the service
HLTWHS501A Manage workplace WHS processes

ANDone of the following units:

CHCCOM403A Use targeted communication skills to build relationships
(CHCCOM403A must be selected for thepractitionerstream)
OR
CHCCOM504B Develop, implement and promote effective workplace communication
(CHCCOM504B must be selected for themanagementstream)

The importance of culturally aware and respectful practice
All workers in the disability sector need foundation knowledge to inform their work with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and co-workers and with clients and co-workers from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. This foundation must be provided and assessed as part of a holistic approach to delivery and assessment of this qualification. Specific guidelines for assessment of this aspect of competency are provided in the Assessment Guidelines for the Community Services Training Package.

Where work involves a specific focus on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and/or culturally diverse clients or communities, one or both of the following electives is recommended:
HLTHIR403C Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers
HLTHIR404D Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people

Electives
Electives are to be selected in line with specified Packaging Rules. The following list of electives is provided to facilitate selection. Employers may specify that certain electives are required to address specific workplace needs.

Practitioner stream
CHCCM605C Develop practice standards
CHCCS305C Assist clients with medication (Note pre-requisite HLTAP301B
CHCCS413B Support individuals with austism spectrum disorder
CHCCS422B Respond holistically to client issues and refer appropriately
CHCCS424B Administer and monitor medication (note pre-requisites CHCCS305C, HLTAP301B)
CHCCS601C Work with clients with unique needs
CHCCW503A Work intensively with clients
CHCCW604B Design and supervise family intervention strategies
CHCIC512A Plan and implement inclusion of children with additional needs
CHCICS404B Plan and provide advanced behaviour support
CHCLLN403A Identify clients with language, literacy and numeracy needs and respond effectively
CHCMH504E Provide a range of services to people with mental health issues
CHCORG502B Work autonomously
CHCORG627B Provide mentoring support to colleagues
HLTAP301B Recognise healthy body systems in a health care context

Management stream
BSBMGT515A Manage operational plan
BSBMGT608C Manage innovation and continuous improvement
CHCCS427B Facilitate adult learning and development
CHCINF606D Manage information strategically
CHCORG609D Manage projects and strategies
CHCORG626B Manage a service level agreement
CHCORG627B Provide mentoring support to colleagues
CHCPOL606B Coordinate policy development
PSPMNGT605B Manage diversity
TAEDEL402A Plan, organise and facilitate learning in the workplace
BSBWOR403A Manage stress in the workplace
1. Core Units

All sixteen (16) units must be completed.
Note: CHCCOM403A OR CHCCOM504B to be selected, NOT both.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WC870 CHCCS607E Coordinate in-service assessment and response to address client needs 50 Unit of competency
D2412 CHCDIS511A Coordinate services for people with disabilities 65 Unit of competency
WC949 CHCNET503D Develop new networks 55 Unit of competency
WC835 CHCCOM504B Develop, implement and promote effective workplace communication 45 Unit of competency
WC961 CHCORG608E Establish and manage new programs or services 75 Unit of competency
WC962 CHCORG611C Lead and develop others in a community sector workplace 85 Unit of competency
D8597 CHCORG610B Manage change in a community sector organisation 95 Unit of competency
WC964 CHCORG619D Manage quality of organisation's service delivery outcomes 85 Unit of competency
WC869 CHCCS604B Manage the delivery of quality services to clients 85 Unit of competency
D8545 CHCADMIN604B Manage the finances, accounts and resources of an organisation 95 Unit of competency
WC934 CHCINF604D Manage the organisation's information systems 70 Unit of competency
WC960 CHCORG607D Manage workplace issues 35 Unit of competency
WD315 HLTWHS501A Manage workplace WHS processes 50 Unit of competency
WC965 CHCORG620D Promote and represent the service 85 Unit of competency
WC794 CHCAD603B Provide systems advocacy services 75 Unit of competency
D2630 CHCORG428A Reflect on and improve own professional practice 40 Unit of competency
D2313 CHCCOM403A Use targeted communication skills to build relationships 45 Unit of competency
2. Culturally Aware and Respectful Practice Elective Units

One (1) or both of the following electives is recommended for culturally aware and respectful practice .
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D8283 HLTHIR404D Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people 30 Unit of competency
D8281 HLTHIR403C Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers 30 Unit of competency
3. Practitioner Stream Elective Units

Up to four (4) units may be chosen from the Practitioner Stream.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WC841 CHCCS305C Assist clients with medication 25 Unit of competency
D2378 CHCCW604B Design and supervise family intervention strategies 75 Unit of competency
D2300 CHCCM605C Develop practice standards 85 Unit of competency
WB990 CHCLLN403A Identify clients with language, literacy and numeracy needs and respond effectively 35 Unit of competency
D2560 CHCIC512A Plan and implement inclusion of children with additional needs 40 Unit of competency
WC944 CHCMH504E Provide a range of services to people with mental health issues 95 Unit of competency
D2652 CHCORG627B Provide mentoring support to colleagues 40 Unit of competency
WC854 CHCCS422B Respond holistically to client issues and refer appropriately 60 Unit of competency
WC849 CHCCS413B Support individuals with autism spectrum disorder 50 Unit of competency
WC957 CHCORG502B Work autonomously 40 Unit of competency
D2377 CHCCW503A Work intensively with clients 75 Unit of competency
WB68 CHCCS601C Work with clients with unique needs 70 Unit of competency
4. Management Stream Elective Units

Up to four (4) units may be chosen from the Management Stream.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D2667 CHCPOL606B Coordinate policy development 80 Unit of competency
WC858 CHCCS427B Facilitate adult learning and development 35 Unit of competency
D2651 CHCORG626B Manage a service level agreement 40 Unit of competency
C7982 PSPMNGT605B Manage diversity 60 Unit of competency
D8580 CHCINF606D Manage information strategically 75 Unit of competency
D4869 BSBMGT608C Manage innovation and continuous improvement 60 Unit of competency
D0847 BSBMGT515A Manage operational plan 50 Unit of competency
D8596 CHCORG609D Manage projects and strategies 85 Unit of competency
D2652 CHCORG627B Provide mentoring support to colleagues 40 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D327 CHC60108 Advanced Diploma of Disability Work Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

To gain entry into CHC60112 Advanced Diploma of Disability candidates must have previous experience in the disability sector in a job role involving:
The self-directed application of knowledge with substantial depth in some areas
The exercise of independent judgement and decision-making
The application of a range of technical and other skills.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information