Course Title: Facilitate ongoing skills development using a person-centred approach

Element:

1. Identify individual skill development needs

1.1 Identify the person with disability s skill development needs using a person-centred approach

1.2 Document development needs in line with organisation program guidelines

1.3 Identify skills development opportunities in collaboration with the person and/or family and/or carer and/or other relevant person for inclusion in the individualised plan

1.4 Make referrals to other staff or specialist services according to the persons needs

Element:

2. Plan person-centred, ongoing skill development

2.1 Use appropriate communication techniques to engage the person in identifying learning goals

2.2 Identify a range of learning strategies and opportunities to address the person s goals

2.3 Develop formal ongoing skills development activities using a person-centred approach and, where appropriate, in conjunction with other relevant personnel

2.4 Document ongoing skills development in the person s individualised plan

Element:

3. Implement person-centred, ongoing skills development strategies

3.1 Work with the person to implement ongoing skills development strategies in a manner that is respectful, motivating and empowering

3.2 Inform and support colleagues and relevant others to implement person-centred ongoing skills development in line with the person s individualised plan

3.3 Access and utilise equipment and resources as required to facilitate the learning process

3.4 Document outcomes in the person s individualised plan

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4. Evaluate skills development and review plan

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5. Identify and implement incidental learning opportunities to enhance skills development

5.1 Identify situations that can act as potential informal learning opportunities and encourage learning

5.2 Provide appropriate constructive advice to the person and/or family and/or carer and/or relevant other as soon as possible in appropriate format

5.3 Provide encouragement when the person takes initiative in learning situations

5.4 Withdraw support to an appropriate level in order to encourage experiential learning and development

8 - 12

Communication, skills development and behaviour support.

CHCDIS004

Communicate using augmentative and alternative communication strategies

CHCDIS009

Facilitate ongoing skills development using a person centred approach

CHCDIS002

Follow established person centred behaviour supports

Communication and skills development will happen at home, in the community and at our services. We begin this Cluster by defining  "communication" and considering the ways in which humans communicate effectively. People with disabilities may encounter difficulty in communicating  so we look to alternative and augmentative communication (AAC) to ensure we can understand each other.  AAC  includes commonly used methods which may be adapted for specific needs. 

Our skills, our strengths, interests and goals enable us to live a full, interesting and empowered life. People we support will often need extra time, structures or opportunities to master those skills.  Active person centred support strategies are a valuable and dynamic way to support independence and self- autonomy.

This  continues the focus on communication but in the context of  lifelong skills development maintenance. This links with themes from across your Certificate IV studies looking at how we best support a person to live a life filled with experiences, challenges, opportunities, changes and joy.

The third unit in Cluster 4 focuses on person centred behaviour supports.  In understanding the reasons and causes of behaviours that concern us and challenge us we begin to understand how to positively address the underlying issues.  Using observation tools and methods enables workers to collect accurate evidence through which effective and person-centred behaviour support strategies can be developed. 

Effective communication enables us to understand what people are saying (however they may be saying it), empowers them to express their preferences, choices and frustrations.  It ensures that we can support them to acquire the skills they need to achieve their goals.  In turn this enriches their lives and experiences.   Increasing the quality of communication leads to improved support to self manage and have a busy life. In turn many behaviours resulting from frustration, boredom will decrease.  This workshop concludes Cluster 4 and broadens the context to consider other complex issues that impact on people's lives.