- CHCDIS509D - Maximise participation in work by people with disabilities
CHCDIS509D
Maximise participation in work by people with disabilities
Application
This unit may apply to work with people with a disability in a range of community service contexts |
Prerequisites
Not Applicable
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Prepare people with disabilities to work in open and supported employment | 1.1 Identify and adapt various job search techniques and teach to people with disabilities where necessary 1.2 Refer people with disabilities to, or register them with, appropriate agencies 1.3 Provide people with disabilities with information about their working conditions, rights and responsibilities 1.4 Assist clients to identify occupational health and safety (OHS) issues associated with work |
2. Match workplace/job and person with a disability | 2.1 Assess work requirements, abilities and interests of person with disability in accordance with organisation procedures 2.2 Follow relevant organisation procedures to match person with disability and job 2.3 Redesign jobs where necessary to match ability of person and requirements of job or employer 2.4 Provide information and/or training re disabilities as necessary, to others in selected workplace 2.5 Ensure working conditions are negotiated between the relevant parties 2.6 Ensure relevant parties are aware of specific OHS issues related to work for each client and potential co-workers |
3. Assess skills and productivity for wages | 3.1 Analyse job and tasks involved to identify productive units and record information 3.2 Determine the pro rata legal wage to be paid to workers with a disability who cannot work at full productive capacity, using a transparent wage assessment tool or process that complies with relevant legislation 3.3 Conduct regular wage reviews according to the requirements of the legal wage agreement under which the worker with a disability is paid |
4. Provide information on the industrial relations system as it relates to the employment of people with disabilities | 4.1 Provide people with disabilities with information about industrial awards and their implications for employment 4.2 Provide people with disabilities with information about the role of relevant industrial parties |
5. Monitor employment opportunities | 5.1 Develop and maintain positive relationships with (potential) employers of people with disabilities 5.2 Evaluate job vacancies to determine their relevance to interests of people with disabilities 5.3 Identify relevant job vacancies and refer to people with disabilities as appropriate 5.4 Initiate, conduct and document research into identified employers' businesses and jobs 5.5 Monitor and document trends in industry to enhance the placement of people with disabilities in the long term 5.6 Evaluate job vacancies to determine their relevance to interests of people with disabilities |
Required Skills
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit. |
Essential knowledge: The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role These include knowledge of: Up-to-date knowledge of employment opportunities and/or programs for clients (targeted to people with disabilities, or general) Federal and state government programs and assistance relating to workplace participation by people with disabilities Relevant industrial legislation listed in this unit's Range Statement Marketing theory and techniques Negotiation techniques Impact of disability on people with disabilities Potential OHS issues and risks associated with person with a disability undertaking specific work Human development - psychological, cognitive, social and physical Depending on the work role or services provided, specific knowledge of particular groups or issues may be required alcohol and other drugs (AOD) abuse cultural and linguistic diversity risk of self-harm women men community education Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people mental health |
Essential skills: It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to: Maximise participation in work based on available jobs or employment opportunities In addition, the candidate must be able to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role These include the ability to: Demonstrate application of skills in: task or job analysis marketing negotiation Maintain documentation as required, including effective use of relevant information technology in line with OHS guidelines |
Evidence Required
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package. | |
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this unit of competency: | The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills This unit will be most appropriately assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace and under the normal range of workplace conditions Consistency in performance should consider the requirements of particular work roles and responsibilities |
Access and equity considerations: | All workers in community services should be aware of access, equity and human rights issues in relation to their own area of work All workers should develop their ability to work in a culturally diverse environment In recognition of particular issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, workers should be aware of cultural, historical and current issues impacting on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people Assessors and trainers must take into account relevant access and equity issues, in particular relating to factors impacting on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities |
Context of and specific resources for assessment: | This unit can be assessed independently, however holistic assessment practice with other community services units of competency is encouraged Resources required for assessment of this unit include access to: a relevant workplace or an appropriately simulated environment where assessment may take place |
Method of assessment: | In cases where the learner does not have the opportunity to cover all relevant aspects in the work environment, the remainder should be assessed through realistic simulations, projects, previous relevant experience or oral questioning on 'What if?' scenarios Assessment of this unit of competence will usually include observation of processes and procedures, oral and/or written questioning on Essential knowledge and skills and consideration of required attitudes Where performance is not directly observed and/or is required to be demonstrated over a 'period of time' and/or in a 'number of locations', any evidence should be authenticated by colleagues, supervisors, clients or other appropriate persons |
Range Statement
The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts. | |
Types of employment include: | Supported Open |
Relevant parties include: | Employer Person with a disability Support networks for workers Union representative Wage assessor Carer |
Industrial and statutory conditions include: | Awards Registered agreements Other relevant wage/salary systems relating to employment for people with disabilities Knowledge of incentives and other assistance available to employer and apprentice including Disabled Apprentice Wage Support Scheme Individual contracts |
Industrial parties include: | Unions Employer organisations Industrial commissions |
Others include: | People with disabilities Other staff Other organisations Carers |
Identify relevant job vacancies will consider: | Preferences of clients Chosen career options of clients Alternative opportunities |
Potential employers include: | Community organisations Private organisations Government organisations |
Sectors
Not Applicable
Employability Skills
This unit contains Employability Skills |
Licensing Information
Not Applicable