Course Title: Facilitate ongoing skills development using a person-centred approach
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2025
Course Code: BUSM8927C
Course Title: Facilitate ongoing skills development using a person-centred approach
Important Information:
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan, implement and review formal and informal ongoing skills development, in collaboration with a person with disability and incorporate into the person’s individualised plan.
School: 535T Social Care and Health
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4430 - Certificate IV in Disability Support
Course Contact: Manpreet Atwal
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 7932
Course Contact Email: manpreet.atwal@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
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.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
Completion of: CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)
OR
Completion of: CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)
OR
Completion of: CHC30408 Certificate III in Disability PLUS the CHCSS00125 Entry to Certificate IV in Disability Support Skill Set.
Course Description
This unit applies to workers in varied disability contexts. Work performed requires a range of well developed, person-centred skills where some discretion and judgement is required and workers will take responsibility for their own outputs.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CHCDIS018 Facilitate ongoing skills development using a person-centred approach |
Element: |
1. Identify individual skill development needs. |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1. Work with the person with disability to identify their skill development needs using a person-centred approach. 1.2. Document identified skill development needs according to organisational policies and procedures. 1.3. Identify skills development opportunities in collaboration with the person, their family, carer or others identified by the person, for inclusion in the individualised plan. 1.4. Consult with the person to make referrals to other staff or specialist services according to the person's needs. |
Element: |
2. Plan person-centred, ongoing skill development. |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1. Use appropriate communication techniques to engage the person in identifying learning goals. 2.2. Work with the person to identify learning strategies and opportunities to address their goals. 2.3. Develop formal ongoing skills development activities using a person-centred approach in conjunction with the person with disability and colleagues. 2.4. Document ongoing skills development in the person's individualised plan according to organisational policies and procedures. |
Element: |
3. Implement person-centred, ongoing skills development strategies. |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1. Work with the person with disability to implement ongoing skills development strategies in a manner that is respectful, motivating and empowering. 3.2. Inform and support colleagues and others involved in service provision to implement person-centred ongoing skills development in line with the person's individualised plan. 3.3. Work with the person to facilitate access and utilise equipment and resources required to enable the learning process. 3.4. Document outcomes in the person's individualised plan according to organisational policies and procedures. |
Element: |
4. Evaluate skills development and review plan. |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1. Monitor the person's development and provide feedback to the person, their family, carer or others identified by the person regarding progress towards objectives and goals. 4.2. Work with the person to evaluate effectiveness of ongoing skills development using the person's records and update plan to meet changing needs of the person. 4.3. Consult with the person to identify opportunities for ongoing skill development. |
Element: |
5. Identify and implement incidental learning opportunities to enhance skills development. |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1. Work with the person to identify situations that can act as informal learning opportunities and encourage learning. 5.2. Promptly provide constructive advice to the person with disability, their family, carer or others identified by the person in a format that can be understood. 5.3. Provide encouragement when the person takes initiative in learning situations. 5.4. Work with the person to adapt support to encourage experiential learning and development. |
Learning Outcomes
This course is structured to provide students with the optimum learning experience in order to demonstrate the skills and knowledge required to effectively in the following elements-
- Identify individual skill development needs
- Plan person-centred, ongoing skill development
- Implement person-centred, ongoing skills development strategies
- Evaluate skills development and review plan
- Identify and implement incidental learning opportunities to enhance skills development
Details of Learning Activities
The program schedule includes
- seminars/workshops
- in class exercises to review discussions/lectures
- practical demonstrations
- analysis/critique of relevant reading material
- design activities or projects
- group discussion
- research
- independent project-based work
- simulated workplace activities
This is the designated Work Integrated Learning (WIL) course for C4430 Certificate IV Disability Support. In this course, feedback from industry and/or community is integral to your experience.
The integration of work based learning and academic learning will allow you to solve authentic industry problems or address real issues faced in organisations.
An agreement including schedule and relevant insurance documentation is required to be completed before commencing each placement. In the case where a placement ends early, please refer Early Termination of Placements in the Work Integrated Learning Procedure.
In this course your knowledge and skills will be applied and assessed in a workplace context.
Teaching Schedule
Note: While all course content in this schedule will be covered, the weekly order may change depending on class needs.
Attendance: 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.
Week |
Topic |
Assessment/Learning activities |
|
Week 1 |
Skills development Plan person centred ongoing skill development |
Supporting people to maintain their activities of daily living Person centred approaches to support Skills development Communication techniques Match person’s needs with services Organisational policies and procedures |
|
Week 2 |
Implement person centred ongoing skills development strategies Practical observations |
Supporting people to maintain their activities of daily living Behaviours of concern Positive behaviour support |
Week 3 |
Evaluate and review ISPs Strategies to minimise social isolation Practical observations |
Strengths based practice Skills development activities Identify and engage in social networks Develop and implement community support plans as part of ISPs Supporting people to maintain their activities of daily living |
|
Week 4 |
WIL |
Students will attend 1 week of Workplace Integrated Learning for workplace observation |
|
Week 5 |
Risk Management Review Assessment support |
Health and medication considerations Risk assessments Strategies to reduce risk |
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
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
This course is assessed with CHCDIS018 Facilitate ongoing skills development using a person centered approach
Students enrolled in Vocational Education and Training qualifications are assessed for Competency. To be assessed as Competent means you have consistently demonstrated the required knowledge and skills at a standard expected in the workplace.
To be assessed as Competent in this course, you will need to complete each assessment task to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback from the teacher at the conclusion of each assessment task.
Every task must be completed satisfactorily for competence to be achieved.
Resubmissions are at the discretion of the teacher and/or coordinator
Results that apply to courses that are delivered and assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment are:
CA: Competency Achieved
NYC: Not Yet Competent
SEC- Student engagement ceased
The assessment tasks are as follows:
Assessment Task 1 Practical Simulation
Assessment Task 2 Supervisor report
Assessment Task 3 Workplace observation
Assessment Task 4 Knowledge Questions
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency. Students have access to the marking rubric for each assessment task via the Canvas shell
Other Information
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.
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
Please refer to the RMIT student page for extensive information about study support, assessment, extensions, appeals and a range of other matters: rmit.edu.au/students
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