Course Title: Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C3416 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability)

Course Title: Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach

Portfolio: Vocational Education

Nominal Hours: 40

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.

Important Information:

This course is delivered and assessed in a cluster with;

CHCDIS020 - Work effectively in disability support

CHCDIS012 - Support community participation and social inclusion

Terms

Course Code	Campus	Career	School	Learning Mode	Teaching Period(s)
BUSM8935C	City Campus	TAFE	535T Social Care and Health	Face-to-Face or Internet	Term1 2024

Flexible Terms

Course Code	Campus	Career	School	Learning Mode	Teaching Period(s)
BUSM8935C	City Campus	TAFE	535T Social Care and Health	Face-to-Face or Internet	VE 2024 (BLU1)

Course Contact: Manu Atwal

Course Contact Phone: +61399257932

Course Contact Email: manpreet.atwal@rmit.edu.au

Course Description

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to assist with supporting the ongoing skill development of a person with disability. It involves following and contributing to an established individualised plan and using a positive, strengths-based approach.

This unit applies to individuals who work with people with disability in a range of community services and health contexts. Work performed requires some discretion and judgement and may be carried out under regular direct or indirect supervision.

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None

National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:	CHCDIS011 Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach
Elements:	1. Contribute to skills assessment. 2. Assist with ongoing skills development according to individualised plan. 3. Support incidental learning opportunities to enhance skills development. 4. Complete documentation.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course you will have the skills and knowledge required to assist with supporting the ongoing skill development of a person with disability. It involves following and contributing to an established individualised plan and using a positive, strengths-based approach.

Overview of Assessment

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

CHCDIS020 - Work effectively in disability support

CHCDIS012 - Support community participation and social inclusion

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