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This course will introduce you to all areas of a carer’s knowledge, roles & responsibilities, teach you how to implement individualised plans and prepare you to provide person-centred support to people due to ageing, disabilities or other reasons.
| Course Dates | 2018: 22nd February, 8th March, 12th April, 17th May, 21st June, 19th July, 16th August, 13th September, 11th October, 8th November |
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| Time | 9:30am – 4:30pm Workshop Style Sessions |
| Venue | Level 8, 138 Queen Street, Campbelltown NSW |
| Cost | $2500 – Interest free payments available |
HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
CHCCCS023 Support independence & well being
CHCCCS015 Provide individualised support
HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems
CHCDIS007 Facilitate the empowerment of people with a disability
CHCDIS003 Support community participation and social inclusion
CHCDIS001 Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach
CHCDIS002 Follow established person-centred behaviour supports
CHCAGE001 Facilitate the empowerment of older people
CHCCCS025 Support relationships with carers and families
CHCCCS011 Meet personal support needs
CHCHCS001 Provide home and community support services
Download the course flyer here.
Your facilitator is Adam Holstein.
Course runs for 12 months; Students need to attend all classroom sessions. MDS Training courses run only if there is sufficient demand. If you are interested in enrolling for an MDS Training course, please download and complete the enrolment form and email to training2@mdservices.com.au. For further information, please contact MDS Training.
Students need to be currently working in an environment related to this qualification. You will require access to workplace information. It is recommended that participants should have achieved Year 10 or equivalent level in English Language, Literacy and Numeracy skills.
Several units in this qualification can be credited across to the CHC43115 Certificate IV in Disability. This course may lead to employment in Home and Community Care and/or Disability services including Accommodation Support Worker, Personal Care Giver, Respite or Residential Care Worker, Disability Service Officer or Support Worker.
7 hours (inclusive of ½ lunch) per session and additional work to be completed in their own time of approximately 10-12 hours per scheduled unit/session.
Students may be able to demonstrate their competence in some units; as such recognition of prior learning is available. This is to acknowledge the skills and knowledge gained through previous training events along with life and work experience. There is no direct link between this qualification and licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements. However, where required, a unit of competency will specify relevant licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements that impact on the unit.
All students studying a nationally recognised qualification must have a USI before enrolling. If you do not already have a USI, go to www.usi.gov.au to create one.
All materials including study notes, activities, handouts and assessment tools are provided with no additional costs.
To find all MDS Training Documents click here.
All training is provided in the classroom in workshop format for each scheduled session. Assessment consists of different activities for each unit. Reasonable adjustment will be made to any assessment tools to accommodate individual need. Refer to the course outline for details of the assessment tools utilised for each unit or set of units.
MDS Training offers support to all their students. Support may be related to disability, literacy, language or other concerns or barriers. You can contact the following people for assistance; the facilitator of your training, the training coordinator or the Manager MDS Training. The contact details are on this document.
MDS Training has a procedure for anyone wanting to make a complaint. You can speak to your facilitator, the Training Coordinator or the Manager MDS Training. All complaints are recorded and outcomes are reported. MDS Training uses complaints as part of its continuous improvement process. Forms for complaint are available from the website or you can receive one by mail or email.
If you experience difficulties filling in the form contact the Manager MDS Training for assistance. This form is also provided on enrolment - or you can find the form here.
MDS Training has a procedure for students who want to appeal any decisions affecting their outcomes. This could include competency, recognition of prior learning, extensions or removal from a course. The form is available from the manager and assistance to complete the form can be provided.
The form can also be emailed or posted to you, it is also available on the website. This form is also provided on enrolment - or you can find the form here.
