Course Title: Provide individualised support

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2023

Course Code: HWSS6075C

Course Title: Provide individualised support

Important Information:

This course is delivered and assessed in a cluster with

  • CHCCCS023 - Support Independence and well being

School: 535T Social Care and Health

Campus: City Campus

Program: C3413 - Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)

Course Contact: Clare McGlone

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 7929

Course Contact Email: clare.mcglone@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Nominal Hours: 30

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

None

Course Description

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to organise, provide and monitor support services within the limits established by an individualised plan. The individualised plan refers to the support or service provision plan developed for the individual accessing the service and may have many different names in different organisations.

This unit applies to workers who provide support under direct or indirect supervision in any community services or health context.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

CHCCCS015 Provide individualised support

Element:

1. Determine support needs

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Interpret and clarify own role in implementing individualised plan and seek appropriate support for aspects outside scope of own knowledge, skills or job role


1.2 Confirm individualised plan details with the person and with family and carers when appropriate


1.3 Ensure the person is aware of their rights and complaints procedures


1.4 Work with the person to identify actions and activities that support the individualised plan and promote the person’s independence and rights to make informed decision-making


1.5 Prepare for support activities according to the person’s individualised plan, preferences and organisation policies, protocols and procedures

Element:

2. Provide support services

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Conduct exchanges with the person in a manner that develops and maintains trust


2.2 Provide support according to the individualised plan, the person’s preferences and strengths, and organisation policies, protocols and procedures


2.3 Assemble equipment as and when required according to established procedures and the individualised plan


2.4 Respect and include the family and/or carer as part of the support team


2.5 Provide support according to duty of care and dignity of risk requirements


2.6 Provide assistance to maintain a safe and healthy environment


2.7 Provide assistance to maintain a clean and comfortable environment


2.8 Respect individual differences to ensure maximum dignity and privacy when providing support


2.9 Seek assistance when it is not possible to provide appropriate support

Element:

3. Monitor support activities

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Monitor own work to ensure the required standard of support is maintained


3.2 Involve the person in discussions about how support services are meeting their needs and any requirement for change


3.3 Identify aspects of the individualised plan that might need review and discuss with supervisor


3.4 Participate in discussion with the person and supervisor in a manner that supports the person’s self determination

Element:

4. Complete reporting and documentation

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Maintain confidentiality and privacy of the person in all dealings within organisation policy and protocols


4.2 Comply with the organisation’s informal and formal reporting requirements, including reporting observations to supervisor


4.3 Identify and respond to situations of potential or actual risk within scope of own role and report to supervisor as required


4.4 Identify and report signs of additional or unmet needs of the person and refer in accordance with organisation and confidentiality requirements


4.5 Complete and maintain documentation according to organisation policy and protocols


4.6 Store information according to organisation policy and protocols

Learning Outcomes


On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements. 


Details of Learning Activities

The program schedule includes:
• Online self-paced learning resources
• Face-to-face classroom-based learning 
• Workplace based learning and assessment


Teaching Schedule

           

Week  

        

Topic  

        

Assessment / Learning activities  
       

Week 1  

   

    

Support independence and well being 

 

    

  • Funding & Support  

  • Considerations when making referral 

  • NDIS  
       

Week 2  

   

    

Provide individualized support 

 

    

  • apply a person-centred care, strengths-based, rights-based approach  

  • apply consumer-directed care  

  • empowerment and disempowerment  

  • apply knowledge of self-actualisation  

  • apply knowledge of citizenship  

 
       

Week 3  

   

   

    

Mid Semester Break  

    

 
       

Week 4  

   

   

    

Provide individualized support 

 

    

  • Identity-expression of personal identity  

  • Sexual expression - barriers and support needs  

  • LGBTI Participants- discuss individual differences socially and culturally  

  • Individualised care plans and Case notes  

  • Assessment Task 1- Knowledge assessment   
       

Week 5  

   

    

 Support independence and well being 

 

    

  • Factors affecting Health and wellbeing such as anxiety with the risk factors involved  

  • Healthy Lifestyle Strategies- safe environments, OH&S, and identifying hazards  

  • Assessment Task 2- Simulation- Role Play James Foster 
       

Week 6  

   

    

Support independence and well being 

 

    

  • Legal/ethical requirements  

  • Human Rights  

  • Complaints and Abuse  

  • Documentation required  

  • Developing skills 

  • Assessment Task 3- Simulation- Role Play Iris Fairweather 
       

Week 7  

  

   

    

Placement  

    

 

 
       

Week 8 

 

    

Placement  

    

 
       

Week 9 

 

    

Placement 

    

 
       

Week 10 

 

    

Placement 

    

AT4 - Placement WIL assessment   
       

Week 11 

 

    

De brief and assessment Review  

    

 
       

Week 12 

 

    

De brief and assessment Review  

    

 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

The University Library has extensive resources and provides subject specialist expertise, research advice, help with referencing and support through:
The learning Lab
www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/learning-lab
The Study Support Hub
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/study-support-hub
English for uni workshops
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/workshops/english-uni-workshops


Overview of Assessment

Overview of Assessment  

This unit of competency is delivered and assessed with the following units of competency:

  • CHCCCS023 - Support Independence and well being

There will be three forms of assessment including knowledge quizzes, simulated assessments and practical assessments undertaken in the work place.

Students are given two (2) attempts for each assessment to demonstrate the required skills. A third (3rd) attempt can only be offered after discussions between teacher and the Program Coordinator and is not automatic. Resubmissions beyond two (2) attempts are at the discretion of the teacher and/or coordinator.


Assessment Tasks

Assessment Task 1- Knowledge assessment 

Assessment Task 2- Simulation- Role Play James Foster

Assessment Task 3- Simulation- Role Play Iris Fairweather

Assessment Task 4 - Placement WIL assessment 

 


Assessment Matrix

The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency. These matrices are available through Program Administration

Other Information

Attendance:
Your teaming experience will involve class-based teaching, discussion, demonstration and practical exercises teaching scheduale
It is strongly advised that you attend all timetabled sessions. This will allow you to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring you the maximum opportunity to complete this course successfully.
Information about your studies:
You can access My Studies through the RMIT website for information about timetables, important dates, assessment dates, results and progress, Canvas etc.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students
Assessment:
Information on assessment including Special consideration, Adjustments to assessment, (eg. applying for an extension of time):
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism:
RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and­exams/academic-integrity
Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning:
Credit transfer is the recognition of previously completed formal learning (an officially accredited qualification).
Recognition of Prior Leaming (RPL) is an assessment process that allows you to demonstrate competence using the skills you have gained through experience in the workplace, voluntary work, informal or formal training or other life experiences.
Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer or RPL for https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for­-credit

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