Course Title: Follow established person-centred behaviour supports

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C4365 Certificate IV in Disability

Course Title: Follow established person-centred behaviour supports

Portfolio: Vocational Education

Nominal Hours: 50

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:

Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities.  

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This unit is delivered and assessed in a cluster with  Facilitate ongoing skills development using a person centred approach (CHCDIS009).  


Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

HWSS6113C

City Campus

TAFE

365T Global, Urban and Social Studies

Face-to-Face

Term1 2016,
Term2 2016,
Term2 2017

HWSS6113C

City Campus

TAFE

535T Social Care and Health

Face-to-Face or Internet

Term1 2022,
Term1 2023

Flexible Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

HWSS6113C

City Campus

TAFE

365T Global, Urban and Social Studies

Face-to-Face

VE 2018 (DISH)

HWSS6113C

City Campus

TAFE

375T Vocational Design and Social Context

Face-to-Face or Internet

VE 2020 (SJO2),

VE 2020 (All)

HWSS6113C

City Campus

TAFE

375T Vocational Design and Social Context

Face-to-Face or Internet

VE 2021 (FSSB),

VE 2021 (POS1)

HWSS6113C

City Campus

TAFE

535T Social Care and Health

Face-to-Face or Internet

VE 2022 (SJG3)

Course Contact: Clare McGlone

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 7929

Course Contact Email: clare.mcglone@rmit.edu.au



Course Description

This course describes the skills and knowledge required to implement behaviour support strategies outlined in an individualised behaviour support plan for a person with disability.

This course applies to workers in varied disability services contexts. Work performed requires some discretion and judgement and may be carried out under regular direct or indirect supervision.

This course is delivered and assessed in a cluster with:

CHCDIS009 - Facilitate on-going skills development using a person centred approach

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None 



National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:

CHCDIS002 Follow established person-centred behaviour supports

Elements:

  1. Apply a person-centred approach to minimise behaviours of concern

1.1 Support the person to maintain their activities of daily living in accordance with organisation policies and procedures and the individualised behaviour support plan

1.2 Consider the person s individual needs, strengths, capabilities and preferences when engaging in activities of daily living and routines

1.3 Identify problems with engaging or motivating the person and seek appropriate assistance

1.4 Provide a safe environment for the person conducive to positive and adaptive responses

2. Review context of behaviours of concern

2.1 Recognise behaviours of concern outlined in the individualised behaviour support plan

2.2 Consider what happened before, during and after the behaviour of concern

2.3 Consider the type, frequency and triggers of the behaviour

2.4 Consider environmental factors in the context of the behaviour

2.5 Consider the person s emotional well-being in the context of the behaviour

2.6 Consider the person s health status in the context of the behaviour

2.7 Consider the person s medication in the context of the behaviour

2.8 Record all observations accurately and objectively in consultation with supervisor using terms that can be clearly understood

 

3. Provide positive behaviour support according to individualised behaviour support plan

3.1 Recognise the difference between appropriate and inappropriate interventions when addressing behaviours of concern

3.2 Interpret and follow behavioural support strategies

3.3 Ensure that all interventions are in line with the plan and organisation policies and procedures

3.4 Follow organisation procedures to ensure safety of the person, self and other people

3.5 Respond to critical incidents in accordance with organisation s intervention and notification procedures

3.6 Monitor strategies to determine effectiveness in consultation with supervisor

3.7 Identify and report changes in person s needs and behaviours in consultation with supervisor

3.8 Follow referral procedures in consultation with supervisor

4. Complete documentation

4.1 Comply with the organisation s reporting requirements

4.2 Maintain documentation according to organisation s requirements


Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements.


Overview of Assessment

This course is assessed with the course CHCDIS009 Facilitate ongoing skills development using a person centred approach.

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.