Qualification Outline

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Advanced Diploma of Disability Work

Advanced Diploma of Disability Work

Qualification
National Code:
CHC60108
State Code:
D327
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0803 - Business And Management
Original TGA Release Date
25/03/2011
Approved Date
24/11/2010
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
25/03/2011
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 25/03/2011 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
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
To gain entry into CHC60108 Advanced Diploma of Disability, candidates need to 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


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 in the qualification outline - 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
1. Core Units

All sixteen (16) units must be completed
Note: CHCCOM504A OR CHCCOM403A to be chosen as a core unit

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D2360 CHCCS607D 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
D2621 CHCNET503C Develop new networks 55 Unit of competency
D2314 CHCCOM504A Develop, implement and promote effective workplace communication 45 Unit of competency
D2638 CHCORG608D Establish and manage new programs or services 75 Unit of competency
D8598 CHCORG611B 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
D2647 CHCORG619C Manage quality of organisation's service delivery outcomes 85 Unit of competency
D2359 CHCCS604A 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
D2584 CHCINF604C Manage the organisation's information systems 70 Unit of competency
D2637 CHCORG607C Manage workplace issues 35 Unit of competency
D8385 HLTOHS501A Manage workplace OHS processes 50 Unit of competency
D2648 CHCORG620C Promote and represent the service 85 Unit of competency
D2214 CHCAD603A 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. Elective Units

Four (4) units to be completed
The following outlines ONE example of a training program for this qualification.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D2378 CHCCW604B Design and supervise family intervention strategies 75 Unit of competency
D2300 CHCCM605C Develop practice standards 85 Unit of competency
D2571 CHCICS404A Plan and provide advanced behaviour support 40 Unit of competency
D2358 CHCCS601B Work with clients with unique needs 70 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S304 CHC60102 Advanced Diploma of Disability Work Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
J046 CHC60112 Advanced Diploma of Disability Qualification
VET Info Notes
This training program is a representation of the qualification taken from the Community Services CHC08 which should be consulted for full description of requirements.

1. This qualification is the copyright of The Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR).

2. Further information on this qualification please contact the Boon Liang on 9264 4652.
Entry Requirements

Entry requirements
To gain entry into CHC60108 Advanced Diploma of Disability candidates need to 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