Course Info

Qualification Overview

This qualification reflects the role of individuals in a range of community settings and peoples’ homes, who provide support in a manner that empowers people with disabilities to achieve greater levels of independence, self-reliance, community participation and wellbeing. Workers promote a person-centred approach, work according to and may contribute to an individualised plan, and work without direct supervision. They may be required to supervise and/or coordinate a small team.

Workers promote a person-centred approach, work according to and may contribute to an individualised plan, and work without direct supervision. They may be required to supervise and/or coordinate a small team.

Course Units

Total number of units = 10, 7 core units 3 elective units
  • CHCCCS044 - Follow established person-centred behaviour supports
  • CHCDIS017 - Facilitate community participation and social inclusion
  • CHCDIS018 - Facilitate ongoing skills development using a person-centred approach
  • CHCDIS019 - Provide person-centred services to people with disability with complex needs
  • CHCLEG003 - Manage legal and ethical compliance
  • CHCMHS001 - Work with people with mental health issues
  • HLTWHS003 - Maintain work health and safety
  • CHCPRP001 - Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
  • CHCCCS006 - Facilitate individual service planning and delivery
  • CHCCCS007 - Develop and implement service programs

Target Audience

Due to the qualification pre-requisite, leaners who wants to pursue this qualification must hold a Certificate III in Individual support qualification.

Prerequisites

Applicant must hold one of the following qualifications in order to enrol in this course.

Completion of: CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)

OR

Completion of: CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)

OR

Completion of: CHC30408 Certificate III in Disability PLUS  the CHCSS00125 Entry to Certificate IV in Disability Support Skill Set.

Also, students must successfully pass a Language, Literacy and Numeracy and digital literacy test prior to their enrolment in this course.

Also, student must hold a NDIS  worker clearance check and be fully vaccinated before commencing their placement.

Study Modes Available

We have a variety of study modes available to suit you.

  • Classroom – face to face learning in class. We provide one -on -one guidance to our classroom students. our classes are only conducted during school terms and are once a week from 9.30 am to 3pm
  • Online – Self-paced learning (flexible learning)
  • Virtual classes – virtual classes are done through Teams for students who are not able to attend face to face classroom training but prefer face to face learning. You have the flexibility to attend virtual class from wherever you are. They are conducted during school terms and are once a week.

Duration

Average completion time is 6 months. The full qualification must be completed within 24 months from date of enrolment and regular submission of assessment tasks is required.

 

Placements

To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 120 hours of work in an approved care facility such as in aged care, home and community, disability or community service organisation .

 

Assessment Methods

Unit Assessment-1 Unit Knowledge questions- comprises of questions and answers, case studies, research to test the knowledge of the student.
Unit Assessment-2 Performance evidence- to test the practical skill of the students. Conducted in simulated work environments, placement centers and /or projects depending on the unit requirement

 

Career Opportunities

  • Aged Care Activity Worker
  • Aged Care Supervisor
  • Care Service Team Leader
  • Disability Officer – Day Support
  • Disability Team Leader
  • Leisure and Therapy Assistant
  • Services to Older People
  • Volunteer Coordinator

Fees & Charges

Please contact the training office on 9748 9233 for fees and charges.

Start Dates

  • Tuesday, October 15, 2024

Locations

  • Hoppers Crossing

Virtual Classes

No specific location provided, please contact the office at (03) 9748 9233.

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