Microcredential – Support Independence and Wellbeing
Learn to support individuals in maintaining their independence and wellbeing. This course covers respecting individual differences, promoting self-care, encouraging healthy habits, and supporting both physical and emotional wellbeing. You’ll also learn to identify and report any issues affecting wellbeing, ensuring individuals get the right support.
Course Structure
Unit - Support Independence and Wellbeing
1. Recognise and support individual differences. |
1.1. Recognise and respect the person’s social, cultural and spiritual differences. 1.2. Avoid imposing own values and attitudes on others and support the person to express their own identity and preferences. 1.3. Consider the person’s individual needs, stage of life, development and strengths when engaging in support activities. 1.4. Recognise, respect and accommodate the person’s expressions of identity and sexuality as appropriate in the context of their age and stage of life. 1.5. Promote and facilitate opportunities for participation in activities that reflect the person’s individual physical, social, cultural and spiritual needs. |
2. Promote independence. |
2.1. Support the person to identify and acknowledge their own strengths and self-care capacity. 2.2. Assist the person to identify opportunities to utilise their strengths, while communicating the importance of using available support when required. 2.3. Provide information and assistance to the person in order to facilitate access to support services and resources when needed. 2.4. Provide support that allows the person to self manage their own service delivery as appropriate. 2.5. Encourage the person to build, strengthen and maintain independence. |
3. Support physical wellbeing. |
3.1. Promote and encourage daily living habits that contribute to healthy lifestyle. 3.2. Support and assist the person to maintain a safe and healthy environment. 3.3. Recognise hazards and report according to organisational policies and procedures. 3.4. Recognise variations in a person’s physical condition and report according to organisational policies and procedures. 3.5. Recognise indications that the person’s physical situation is affecting their wellbeing and report according to organisational policies and procedures. 3.6. Recognise physical health situations beyond scope of own role and report to the relevant person. |
4. Support social, emotional and psychological wellbeing. |
4.1. Promote self-esteem and confidence through use of positive and supportive communication. 4.2. Contribute to the person’s sense of security through use of safe and predictable routines. 4.3. Encourage and facilitate participation in social, cultural, spiritual activities, using existing and potential new networks and as per the person’s preferences. 4.4. Recognise aspects of supporting a person’s wellbeing outside scope of knowledge, skills and job role and seek appropriate support. 4.5. Recognise variations to a person’s wellbeing and report according to organisational policies and procedures. 4.6. Confirm any cultural or financial issues impacting on the person’s wellbeing. 4.7. Determine the person’s risk and protective factors in relation to mental health. 4.8 Recognise and report possible indicators of abuse or neglect and report according to organisational policies and procedures. 4.9. Recognise situations beyond scope of own job role and report to the relevant person. |
Study Hours
Estimated duration 15 hours
Course Delivery and Start
Start anytime, self-paced and 100% online
Assessment
Assessment will be comprised of written exercises, including short-answer questions, reflective tasks, short reports and/or projects. There are no examinations or due dates for assessment. As a result, you can complete training in your own time and at your own pace with the assistance of unlimited tutor support.
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Graduation
A Certificate of Attainment and Statement of Results will be issued upon successful completion of this course.
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Course FAQs
Why Choose Australian Online Courses?
- Professional development that is widely recognised and respected;
- Improve your employment opportunities;
- Study online, anywhere via our elearning system;
- High-quality professional development programs written by industry experts;
- All course materials provided online – no textbooks to buy;
- Unlimited tutor support via email;
- We offer twelve (12) months’ access, with extensions available upon application (fees apply);
- Course may be tax deductible; see your tax advisor.
Are there any entry requirements or pre-requisites?
There are no course or subject pre-requisites for entry into our programs. However, our professional development programs are generally intended for people over the age of 18. In some circumstances, enrolments from younger people may be considered. Please complete the AOC Parent Guardian Consent Form prior to enrolling and submit here.
Are there any computer requirements?
To study online with Australian Online Courses you will need a computer (desktop PC/laptop) running a current/updated operating system with reliable high-speed internet access. You will need to use the Google Chrome browser to access your course.
When can I start this course?
You can start within 60 minutes during business hours when you enrol and pay in full with a credit card!
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BPAY: Within 1-2 working days.
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How is this course delivered?
This course is delivered online via our easy-to-navigate Learning Management System (LMS), where you will discover interactive online learning/written content, resources and assessment.
Do I need to attend classes or undertake any work placements?
No. All courses are delivered online via our LMS and there are no work placement requirements in this course.
What support can I expect from Australian Online Courses?
Unlimited tutor support is available throughout your studies via email only during business hours Monday to Friday. Our Administrative team are available Monday to Friday via email, live chat and telephone.
I am an international student. Can I enrol into this course?
Yes! We accept enrolments from individuals both within Australia and internationally; location is no barrier to entry into our programs.
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