Course Overview

Disability workers make a real difference in people's lives, whether they are working in a residential care facility, group home or a private residence. Workers support people with disabilities, helping them to achieve greater levels of independence, self-reliance and community participation.

This course is for those who are new to the field or are already working in the industry and who want to gain or enhance their qualifications and future employment prospects.

By maintaining a focus on developing practical skills, the Health and Community Studies department has a long history of assisting graduates to achieve a successful employment outcome in this rewarding career choice.

Qualifications And Recognition

Upon successful completion of this course students will be eligible to receive the Certificate IV in Disability.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

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Employment Prospects

• Behavioral Support Worker
• Developmental Officer
• Disability Officer - Day support
• Disability Support Officer/Worker
• Employment Coordinator
• Residential Care Officer
• Social Educator

Online Requirements

Access to a computer and broadband internet service.
Basic computer skills.

Entry Requirements

• Interview
• Students are required to undertake a literacy assessment
• Successful applicants will be required to undergo a Police Check and Working With Children Check
• Applicants must be computer literate and have access to a computer with an internet connection

How To Apply

Direct to Institute

Assessment

Practical experiences, practical demonstrations, problem solving, documents/folio, reflective journals, oral presentations, interviews, case studies, projects, group projects, group discussions, online research tasks, online quizzes, practical placement and work based assessments for eligible students in the workforce.

Opportunities For Further Study

• Diploma of Disability
• Advanced Diploma of Disability

Can prospective students enrol in individual units?

Yes.

Course Structure

Unit Code	Unit Name
10 Compulsory Units made up of
CHCCS400B	Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework.
CHCCS411B	Work effectively in the community sector.
CHCDIS301B	Work effectively with people with a disability.
CHCDIS302A	Maintain an environment to empower people with disabilities.
CHCDIS405A	Facilitate skills development and maintenance.
CHCDIS410A	Facilitate community participation and inclusion.
CHCDIS411A	Communicate using argumentative and alternative communication strategies.
CHCICS402A	Facilitate individualised plans.
And one of each of the following pairs of units:
CHCICS305A	Provide behaviour support in the context of indidualised plans (Leongatha).
OR
CHCCS404A	Plan and provide advanced behaviour support (Warragul).
And
HLTOHS300B	Contribute to OHS processes.(Leongatha)
OR
CHCOHS312B	Follow safety procedures for direct care work (Warragul).
Plus 5 elective units that may be taken from the following categories: Client Support Medication and health professional support Working wtih older people Working with people with mental health issues Working with people with alcohol and other drug issues Leisure and health Team coordination and supervision Outreach work