CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support
CHCAGE005 Provide support to people living with dementia

All students must have observations/demonstrations completed for this unit of competency.  The student must show evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the job role.

The learner must provide support to 2 different people living with dementia:

• using a person-centred approach to support
• using appropriate communication strategies
• assisting in implementing a range of suitable activities that meet the person’s needs

There must also be evidence that the student has performed the activities outlined in the performance criteria of this unit during a period of at least 120 hours of work in at least one aged care, home and community, disability or community service organisation. 

If the student is on a vocational placement organised by Simple Solutions these hours must be recorded in the Student Logbook and Reflective Journal.

If the student is employed this evidence can be provided in the form of payslips where the starting date of the payslips are not before the date that the student completed the theory component of this unit.  All payslips must be validated with the employer for authenticity.

All students must complete the reflective journal, even if employed. 

If a Third Party Report is obtained the assessor must also complete observations as part of relevant simulations to validated the information provided by the Third Party and obtain direct evidence of competence.