Course Overview
Individual Support Disability workers provide person centred care and support people with a disability in a community and/or residential setting. These people follow an individualised plan to provide person-centred support. It’s an incredibly satisfying career that helps people stay independent and enjoy a better quality of life, in a place that’s safe and familiar.
The course is offered 2 days per week over a 6 month period with the opportunity to work in a disability service for 120 hours of placement.
Work involves using discretion and judgement in relation to individual support as well as taking responsibility for own outputs. Workers have a range of factual, technical and procedural knowledge, as well as some theoretical knowledge of the concepts and practices required to provide person-centred support.
Delivery of this qualification is delivered in class with online resources. Students must have suitable technological literacy and resources.
Times
Monday and Tuesday 9:00am - 3:00pmQualifications and Recognition
Upon successful completion of this course students will be eligible to receive the Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability).Career Opportunities
This qualification reflects the role of workers in the community and/or residential setting who follow an individualised plan to provide person-centred support to people who may require support due to disability. Work involves using discretion and judgement in relation to individual support as well as taking responsibility for own outputs. Workers have a range of factual, technical and procedural knowledge, as well as some theoretical knowledge of the concepts and practices required to provide person-centred support.Job roles or employment may include but is not limited to wotk in Disability facilities, home & community care environments and day programs.
Opportunities for Further Study
Further Information
Course and Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements
Mandatory entry requirements
Applicants must complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy test as well as a Pre-Training Review to determine whether they are suitable for this course. Applicants then must undertake an interview and also meet the below requirements:
- Clear police and Working with Children Check
Recommended entry requirements
- Moderate computer skills
- Access to computer, internet etc
Limitations to entry
- Must be physically fit as the job role requires manual handling using industry equipment and 7.6 hour shifts on placement where role involves physical work and long periods of standing.
Double dose COVID-19 vaccination or approved medical exemption.
Pre-requisites
Not Applicable
Online requirement
Not Applicable
Fees
Course Cost
VET Student Loans
Not Applicable for this courseHelp with Fees
Specialist Course Information
Specialist Course Information
N/A
Placement
The student is required to complete 120 hours of placement.Placement is arranged by: Institute
Pathway to Industry Licence
Not Applicable
Material and Equipment supplied by students
Not Applicable
Student Services
Support is available for students at every stage of the study journey. Please speak to any of our friendly reception or teaching staff.Recognition of Prior Learning
Many TAFE Gippsland courses offer Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Click to learn more about RPL and how it can benefit you.Course Structure
Course Modules
| Course units |
| CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues |
| CHCDIS002 Follow established person-centred behaviour supports |
| CHCDIS003 Support community participation and social inclusion |
| CHCDIS001 Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach |
| CHCDIS007 Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability |
| CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services |
| CHCCCS023 Support independence and wellbeing |
| CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically |
| CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people |
| HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems |
| CHCCCS015 Provide individualised support |
| HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care |
| CHCCCS011 Meet personal support needs |
| HLTINF001 Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures |
Assessment
Not Applicable