Application

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.

The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.

No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Foundation Skills

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the Performance Criteria of this unit of competency.

Unit Mapping Information

Supersedes and is equivalent to CHCDIS001 Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach.

Assessment Conditions

All aspects of the performance evidence must be demonstrated using simulation prior to being demonstrated in the workplace, as outlined in the performance evidence.

Assessment must ensure access to:

• facilities, equipment and resources that reflect real working conditions and model industry operating conditions and contingencies
• organisational policies and procedures
• individualised plans
• equipment and resources outlined in individualised plans
• opportunities for engagement with people with disability or people who participate in simulations and scenarios that involve provision of disability support in a range of contexts.

Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations’ requirements for assessors.