CHCSS00130 Individual Support – Disability

To be awarded the CHCSS00130 Individual Support – Disability Skill Set a student must successfully complete a total of four (4) units of competency, consisting of:

Practical assessment

Practical assessment tasks to be completed in real-time via video-link or recorded video.

Learners will be issued with a statement of attainment for all successfully completed units.

Work placement

There is no work placement requirement for this course. However, some assessment evidence will be gathered from the workplace. Students will already be working in disability services.

When you study with Activ Pathways, we want you to succeed. Entry requirements allow us to ensure you have the proper knowledge and skills to achieve your chosen qualification. You must provide evidence that you meet the requirements listed in this section.

Entry requirements

You must be working with people with disability to be able to complete some assessment requirements for this skill set.

Study Requirements

Through a Pre-Training Review Activ Pathways will work with prospective student to confirm appropriate:

• Communication, documentation and research skills
• Physical capacity for manual tasks related to study (where applicable)
• Digital literacy skills such as internet browsing, email, word process and presentation software. Students undertaking blended and/or online training will require additional digital skills and access to below listed technologies.
• Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Literacy Skills (LLND). LLND levels are determined through participation in your Pre-Training Review which includes an online LLND quiz. During this process where student’s levels are assessed below the minimum requirement, Activ Pathways will work with students to identify most appropriate next steps and support strategies to develop levels. The mapped levels for this course are:
  • Reading: ACSF Level 3
  • Writing: ACSF Level 3
  • Numeracy: ACSF Level 1
  • Oral Communication: ACSF Level 3
  • Learning: ACSF Level 3

Students undertaking a blended and/or online virtual training will require the additional digital skills and technologies:

Digital literacy skills

Intermediate computer skills such as internet browsing, email, word processing, and presentation software.

Technology and workstation set-up

Students undertaking on-campus, blended and/or virtual training will require intermediate computer skills such as internet browsing, email, word processing, and presentation software. We understand the importance of a conducive study environment, so that you will need a quiet study space with a stable internet connection.

You will also need:

• Web camera, microphone and speakers
• Access to a laptop or desktop computer
• Earbuds or headphones
• Zoom video conferencing software.

Please note: You must turn your camera and microphone on during video conferencing.

Important information

This skill set contains content, concepts and scenarios that some individuals may find distressing. Please consider your personal resilience and any potential emotional triggers when participating in this qualification and in any future employment in this field.

$1,500 per student fee for service. 

Funded options for 2027 are to be confirmed.

Upon successful completion, participants will be able to:

This skill set is ideal for individuals already working in community services, health, aged care, or related support roles who want to expand their capability in disability support. Graduates can apply these skills in roles such as: