Description

Welcome to Work effectively in disability support course. This course has been designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills required to work effectively in a disability support work context. The unit covers meeting job requirements, complying with organisational requirements and working in a disability sector context.

About this course

Training Provider: OHS.com.au with AlertForce (RTO Code 91826)

Location: Online

Course length: Approx. 4 hours (awareness version)

Time: Self-paced

Certification / Accreditation: Certificate of Completion* or Statement of Attainment depending on what is purchased

CPD Points: Yes. 4 points as certificate of completion or 5 points as Statement of Attainment.

Background – How to become a disability support worker?

People with disabilities need support workers to provide supervision, care and support in their homes, hospitals, and clinics. They work closely with other healthcare professionals to ensure the individual's mental and physical well-being. They provide companionship, emotional support, as well as promoting independence and participation in the community. Personal requirements of a Disability Support Worker include:

1. - Being patient, flexible, and understanding
2. - Caring and supportive nature
3. - Respect for the dignity of persons with disabilities and their rights to live dignified, independent lives
4. - Taking responsibility
5. - Good communication skills
6. - Ability to work in a team
7. - Ability to handle the physical demands of the job
8. - Effectively perform domestic tasks
9. - Education and Training for a Disability Support Workers

Aims and Objectives of this course

This course Work effectively in disability support (based on CHCDIS021) will help you earn the skills necessary to identify own job role requirements from position description and discuss own job role requirements with supervisor to clarify and confirm job role scope and expectations. Our Work effectively in disability support course is based on the unit of competency of CHCCOM005. Whilst this course is not nationally recognised, it follows the learning outcomes and elements associated with that unit. The course contains

1. .Narrated e-learning learning resources online
2. . Online Assessment tasks
3. .Ability to download your Certificate of Completion once assessment tasks are completed

What will you learn by completing the training course?

This course will include an understanding of awareness of the relevant legislation and your responsibilities in working effectively in disability support. Learning outcomes include:

1. . Recognise and refer work tasks outside own job role scope to appropriate person according to organisational reporting policies and procedures.
2. . Comply with legal and human rights framework requirements relevant to disability support work.
3. . Communicate and cooperate with inter-disciplinary team members.
4. . Use digital technology to access and share workplace information.
5. . Read individualised plans to identify tasks.
6. . Use person centred communication techniques when carrying out work tasks.
7. . Seek consent from person, carer, family or others before commencing support activities.
8. . Recognise signs of abuse and report according to organisational policies and procedures.
9. . Record, maintain and store workplace information according to organisational record keeping procedures, and privacy and confidentiality requirements.

How Is the Training Delivered?

Work effectively in disability support course is available online and completed in your own time. This Work effectively in disability support training course is based on the learning outcomes outlined above. The course is typically designed to be completed in a minimum of four hours. However, the exact length of the course may depend on your ability and prior knowledge around the subject.  As the training is delivered online, you are able to complete it at your own pace.

What Accreditation Will You Get?

After completing the Work effectively in disability support course, an assessment is conducted to determine if you have understood the information presented during the training course. If you pass this assessment, you receive a Certificate of Completion.

IMPORTANT NOTE whilst this course is based on the learning outcomes of the course provided, it is important to note that it is not a Nationally Recognised Statement of Attainment unless you opt for that option. Nationally Recognised training is only really required If you specifically require that unit of competency for a qualification or licence (typically this will require a practical component, further assessment and increased costs).

This course has been designed to comply with the best practices of national health and safety standards. Terminology has been chosen for clarity and ease of comprehension across jurisdictions. For example, ‘employer’ has been used to signify the broader term ‘PCBU’, while ‘WHS’ represents both work and occupational health and safety.

This training is not a substitute for professional legal advice. If you require further advice or information, please contact the health and safety regulator in your jurisdiction. A Certificate of Completion is issued on successful completion of the course and you are required to get an 80% pass mark to be deemed as understanding the content. It is recommended that training is conducted every 2 years to stay refreshed.

Is the course tax deductible?

Whilst you should get advice from your financial advisor to confirm, generally speaking further training and education related to advancing your career is 100% tax deductible.

Approx. run time: 4 hours