2002 Swinburne TAFE Handbook - Swinburne University of ...

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Content
Aged people's needs are identified and assistance is provided. Practical personal care
tasks are undertaken.
CHCAC3A Orientation to Aged Care Work
80 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: Nil. Assessment: Competency Based
Content
The subject shows howto demonstrate commitment to quality care for aged people,
support their rights and interests and respond to situations of risk. It includes
encouraging aged persons to exercise their rights, and ensure legal responsibilities and
duty of care are complied with. Policy and Legislation are covered.
CHCAC4A Assist in the Provision of an
Appropriate Work Environment
20 -30 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: Nil· Assessment: Competency Based
Content
Participation in work placementto support aged people, or those with disabilities, to
create an environment suitable to their needs and preferences.
CHCAC12
Provide Services to Meet Aged
People's Personal Needs
100 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: Nil· Assessment: Competency Based
Content
Identification of people's personal needs, service provision and review, monitored and
maintained according to organisational guidelines within the limits of work role and
responsibilities in a work placement.
CHCAD1A Advocate for Clients
30 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: Nil. Assessment: Competency Based
Content
This subject shows howto assist clients to identify their rights and representtheir own
needs. Advocacy on behalf of clients, and conflict resolution, are also covered.
CHCADMIN3A Undertake Administrative Work
50 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: Nil • Assessment: Competency Based
Content
Undertaking a range of administrative functions in the workplace.
CHCAOD2A
Orientation to the Alcohol &
Other Drugs Sector
90 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: Nil· Assessment: Competency Based
Content
Work within the context of, develop knowledge of, and demonstrate commitmentto,
the central philosophies of the alcohol and other drugs sector.
CHCC56A
Assess and Deliver Services to
Clients with Complex Needs
60 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: Nil • Assessment: Competency Based
Certificate III in Community Services (Aged Care).
Content
Medication and pain management for clients with complex needs such as Dementia,
Sensory Diabetes, Stroke, Osteoporosis, Arthritis etc. Clients needs are identified and
mechanisms are implemented to collect, record, analyse and report clientservice
feedback.
CHCCD1 A
50 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: Nil
Support Community Participation
Content
Provides a range of opportunuties for community groups and individuals to participate in
and design cooperative arrangements for addressing common concerns.
CHCCD4A Develop and Implent Community
Programs
150 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: Nil
Content
Developing community programs to ensure maximum participation.
CHCCD9A Support Community leadership
90 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: Nil· Assessment: Competency Based
Content
Designing, providing and promoting a supporting structure and environmentto enable
effective and viable leadership to be provided within the community.
CHCCD12A Undertake work in the Community
Services Industry
70 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: Nil· Assessment: Competency Based
Content
The foundation unitforworking in the industry.
CHCCHllD1A Work Within legislative and
Ethical Requirements
30 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: Nil
Content
Work within ethical and legal guidelines.
Support and safeguard the interests and rights ofthe child.
Support and safeguard the safety ofthe child.
Report indications of possible abuse.
CHCCHllD2A Support the Rights and Safety
of Children within Duty of
Care
Requirements
70 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: Nil
Content
Work ethically.
Identify indicators of abuse and act appropriately.
Safeguard the rights and interests of children.
CHCCM2A Establish and Monitor a Case Plan
50 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: Nil
Content
Developing a case management plan to address specific client needs.
CHCCN1A Maintain a Healthy and Safe
Environment
30 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: Nil· Corequisites: CHCCN2A, CHCCN7 A
Content
Maintain a clean and hygienic environment.
Provide a safe environment.
Supervise the safety of children.
CHCCN2A Provide Physical Care
30 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: Nil· Corequisites: CHCCNI A, CHCCN7 A
Swinburne University of Technology I TAFE Handbook 2002