Course Title: Support independence and wellbeing
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2025
Course Code: HWSS8167C
Course Title: Support independence and wellbeing
Important Information:
This course is delivered and assessed in a cluster with;
CHCCCS031 - Provide individualised support
School: 535T Social Care and Health
Campus: City Campus
Program: C3416 - Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability)
Course Contact: Manu Atwal
Course Contact Phone: +61399257932
Course Contact Email: manpreet.atwal@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 80
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.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide individualised services in ways that support independence, as well as physical and emotional wellbeing.
This unit applies to workers in a range of community services contexts who provide frontline support services within the context of an established individualised plan.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CHCCCS040 Support independence and wellbeing |
Element: |
1. Recognise and support individual differences. |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1. Recognise and respect the person's social, cultural and spiritual differences. 1.2. Avoid imposing own values and attitudes on others and support the person to express their own identity and preferences. 1.3. Consider the person's individual needs, stage of life, development and strengths when engaging in support activities. 1.4. Recognise, respect and accommodate the person's expressions of identity and sexuality as appropriate in the context of their age and stage of life. 1.5. Promote and facilitate opportunities for participation in activities that reflect the person's individual physical, social, cultural and spiritual needs. |
Element: |
2. Promote independence. |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1. Support the person to identify and acknowledge their own strengths and self-care capacity. 2.2. Assist the person to identify opportunities to utilise their strengths, while communicating the importance of using available support when required. 2.3. Provide information and assistance to the person in order to facilitate access to support services and resources when needed. 2.4. Provide support that allows the person to self manage their own service delivery as appropriate. 2.5. Encourage the person to build, strengthen and maintain independence. |
Element: |
3. Support physical wellbeing. |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1. Promote and encourage daily living habits that contribute to healthy lifestyle. 3.2. Support and assist the person to maintain a safe and healthy environment. 3.3. Recognise hazards and report according to organisational policies and procedures. 3.4. Recognise variations in a person's physical condition and report according to organisational policies and procedures. 3.5. Recognise indications that the person's physical situation is affecting their wellbeing and report according to organisational policies and procedures. 3.6. Recognise physical health situations beyond scope of own role and report to the relevant person. |
Element: |
4. Support social, emotional and psychological wellbeing. |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1. Promote self-esteem and confidence through use of positive and supportive communication. 4.2. Contribute to the person's sense of security through use of safe and predictable routines. 4.3. Encourage and facilitate participation in social, cultural, spiritual activities, using existing and potential new networks and as per the person's preferences. 4.4. Recognise aspects of supporting a person's wellbeing outside scope of knowledge, skills and job role and seek appropriate support. 4.5. Recognise variations to a person's wellbeing and report according to organisational policies and procedures. 4.6. Confirm any cultural or financial issues impacting on the person's wellbeing. 4.7. Determine the person's risk and protective factors in relation to mental health. 4.8 Recognise and report possible indicators of abuse or neglect and report according to organisational policies and procedures. 4.9. Recognise situations beyond scope of own job role and report to the relevant person. |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course you will have the skills and knowledge required to provide individualised services in ways that support independence, as well as physical and emotional wellbeing.
Details of Learning Activities
Your learning experience will involve class based teaching, demonstration and practical exercises. It is strongly advised that you attend all timetabled sessions. This will allow you to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring you the maximum opportunity to complete this course successfully. Sessions involve the following:
- class exercises to review discussions/lectures
- peer learning
- group discussion
- practical placement
- practical demonstrations on campus
- Online learning activities & group discussions
In this course your knowledge and skills will be applied and assessed in a workplace context. As part of this course you are required to undertake [number] hours of supervised learning/assessment in your chosen industry area, gaining invaluable experience and industry contacts.
- There is one workplace Assessments in this course
Work placement will be a three week block requiring the student to complete 120 hours
Non academic requirements include the completion of WIL agreements, schedules and relevant insurance documentation before commencement of the WIL activity
Immunizations, visas, police checks, and NDIS checks as per industry requirements will also need to be completed.
Teaching Schedule
| Week 1 | 1. Practices and principles | Module Page: Human Development: What is Ageing? |
| Week 1 | 2. Determining support requirements | Module Page: Confirming support services: Dot's Individualised plan: True or False. |
| Week 1 | 3. Providing support services | Module Page: Providing support according to the person's plan: Questions about Dot's preferences. |
| Week 2 | 4. Personal care tasks | Module Page: Grooming: read article and reflect in class discussion. |
| Week 2 | 5. Physical wellbeing | Module Page: Indications a client's physical condition is affecting their wellbeing: Activity: Drag the changes to the indication. |
| Week 2 | 6. Social, emotional and psychological wellbeing | Assessment Task 2 PART A |
| Week 3 | 7. Restrictive practices | Module Page: Restrictive practices. Read the case study and reflect on the questions. |
| Week 3 | 8. Monitoring support activities | Assessment Task 3 |
| Week 3 | 9. Reporting and documentation | Module Page: Maintaining confidentiality and privacy. Complete activity: What areas of Dot's life are private. |
| Week 15 |
Assessment task 2 PART B Assessment task 4 |
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| Week 17 | Assessment task 1 - Knowledge Quiz. |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
The University Library has extensive resources and provides subject specialist expertise, research advice, help with referencing and support through:
The learning Lab
www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/learning-lab
The Study Support Hub
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/study-support-hub
English for uni workshops
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/workshops/english-uni-workshops
Overview of Assessment
This unit of competency is delivered and assessed with the following units of competency:
CHCCCS031 - Provide individualised support
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.
Assessment Tasks
Assessment task 1 - Part A - Knowledge Quiz
Assessment task 1 - Part B - Knowledge Quiz
Assessment task 2 - Providing Personal Support
Assessment task 3 - Simulation - Supporting Clients
Assessment task 4 - Workplace logbook
Assessment Matrix
Matrix This refers to the assessment mapping against each unit of competency addressed by this course. Explain what the assessment matrix is and where a student can find it if they need it. Eg. The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency. These mapping documents are available through Program Administration if required.
Other Information
Individual programs may have specific information they need to provide (eg when a Working with Children Check is required) but all programs need to include the following useful information– use the text below as a guide but please make sure information and links are kept up to date.
Attendance: Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussion, demonstration and practical exercises It is strongly advised that you attend all timetabled sessions. This will allow you to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring you the maximum opportunity to complete this course successfully. If you miss an assessment or assessable practical class you need to provide a medical certificate (or other evidence) to the course coordinator/teacher. Students enrolled in this program are required to attend at least 80% of their scheduled classes to ensure successful completion. The program includes two on-campus classes and one online class each week, providing a balanced blend of in-person and virtual learning experiences.
Placement- Towards the end of the program, students will participate in a three-week block placement during Weeks 14, 15, and 16, offering practical, hands-on experience in a real-world setting to apply the skills and knowledge gained throughout the program.
If you miss a practical class that is a prac report write-up you need to arrange an alternative report with your teacher. Information about your studies: You can access My Studies through the RMIT website for information about timetables, important dates, assessment dates, results and progress, Canvas etc. https://www.rmit.edu.au/students Extensions of time for submission of assessable work: If you are prevented from submitting an assessment on time by circumstances outside your control you may apply for an extension on Canvas through the assessment extension tool of up to seven (7) calendar.
Where an extension of greater than seven days is needed, you must apply for special consideration. Special consideration: If due to illness or other unforeseen circumstance, you are unable to attend on the due date of an assessment (e.g. test, examination, oral, etc.), you may submit an application for special consideration within 5 working days of the due date. If special consideration is granted, you will be given the opportunity to complete/repeat the assessment task at a later date. For advice on this application please visit www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration or speak to your Program Coordinator. Academic Integrity and Plagiarism: RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy. https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-integrity Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning:
Credit transfer is the recognition of previously completed formal learning (an officially accredited qualification). Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process that allows you to demonstrate competence using the skills you have gained through experience in the workplace, voluntary work, informal or formal training or other life experiences. Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer or RPL for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course. https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-credit
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