Pre-requisites

None.

Co-requisites

None.

Competencies covered

Competency: CHCEDS016 Support learning for students with disabilities in a classroom environment
Element: 1. Apply understanding of the delivery of services for students with disabilities	1.1 Recognise the key issues facing students with disabilities and their carers
	1.2 Apply the context of policy, regulatory and legal requirements to working with students with a disability
	1.3 Demonstrate a commitment to access and equity principles in all work
	1.4 Consider personal values and attitudes regarding disability when working with students
	1.5 Apply understanding of the effects that specific disabilities may have on student learning
Element: 2. Support the rights, interests and needs of students with disabilities as part of the education team	2.1 Investigate and use strategies that assist students with disabilities to exercise their rights and independence
	2.2 Acknowledge and accommodate different student requirements in the team’s approach to teaching and learning
	2.3 Gather and record data as directed by the teacher
	2.4 Identify and apply the support requirements of individual students
Element: 3. Respond to situations of risk or potential risk to students with disabilities	3.1 Report situations which may pose a health or safety issue to students or staff, according to organisation procedures
	3.2 Respond to situations of immediate risk using predetermined strategies where available and report to appropriate personnel
	3.3 Report uncharacteristic or inappropriate behaviour to teachers or other team members as needed
	3.4 Take appropriate steps to maintain personal safety of self and others

Unit Description

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required as an introduction to working with students that have a recognised disability.

This unit applies to education support work in a variety of contexts and work is to be undertaken with appropriate guidance, support and supervision by a nominated teacher or other education professional.

Topics

Consent, in terms of an awareness and understanding of what it means and strategies used to determine ability to consent.
Discriminatory actions.
Common risks to safety.
Developmental and acquired disabilities.
Holistic and individual-centered care.
Principles and practices of confidentiality.
Access and equity principles.
The role of advocacy bodies.
Student needs and rights including duty of care.
Policies and procedures in relation to child protection.
Communicating effectively with students, teachers, parents/carers.
Identifying problems and choosing effective solutions.

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Unit offerings

Face to face: (Demand based)

Please note

The Unit Offerings listed above are a guide only and the timetable for any year is the final authority. The College may vary offerings based on demand, regulatory requirements, continual improvement processes or other conditions.

This unit may be available in different modes of delivery i.e. online and face-to-face as listed above. The unit content will not differ between these modes of delivery. There will possibly be a difference in the schedule and/or the prescribed assessment tasks, however both will cover and assess the same content.