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Course Overview

Code:
CHCSS00130
Mode of Delivery:
On Campus
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Intakes

Course Duration:
4 months
Commencing in:
  • 2024

2024 Intake

Intake Date Campus Attendance Days
13/05/2024 Traralgon Monday 9:00am-3:00pm
30/07/2024 Warragul Tuesday 9:00am-3:00pm
31/07/2024 Morwell Wednesday 9:00am-3:00pm
31/07/2024 Bairnsdale Wednesday 9:00am-3:00pm

About this course

If you hold a Certificate III level or higher in community services, health or a related field, work in various care and support roles and want to develop skills in providing person-centred support to people with disability, this course is for you.

This course will give you the skills to follow individualised support plans to assist people with disability to achieve their goals.
Want to take your studies further?
It can also be used for students wanting to access Certificate IV in Disability (having completed Certificate III in Aged care) or wanting to access Certificate III Individual Support - Disability having already completed Certificate III in Aged Care.

Career Opportunities

Disability stream - A range of disability roles such as disability support worker, personal care worker, lifestyle support worker or personal care assistant, support coordinator, case manager, in-home disability support worker and community support worker.

Opportunities for Further Study

Certificate III in Individual Support - Disability - CHC33021

Skills or Knowledge gained

A set of skills for providing person-centred support to people with disability in various settings.

Entry Requirements

Are there specified requirements for entry into the course/qualification?: No

Mandatory entry requirements:

COVID vaccination - triple dose (From 17 September 2021, COVID-19 vaccination will be mandatory for all residential aged care workers. Exemptions will not apply)
# NDIS worker screening check
Must be able to attend class as per the timetable.
Minimum ACSF level 3 in all levels

Recommended entry Requirements:

Moderate computer skills

Minimum Industry Requirement

Not applicable.

Licensing/Regulatory Requirements

Will this course/qualification or a constituent unit provide a pathway to an industry licence or regulated outcome: No

Qualifications and Recognition - 2024

Upon completion of this course students will receive a Statement of Attainment.

Work Placement - 2024

Does this course require placement?: No

Further Information - 2024

Fees

Fees and charges Government subsidised concession Government subsidised Full-fee paying student
Maximum full course tuition fee* (GST exempt)
Materials fee* (GST exempt)
Total
VET Student Loans

Not Applicable for this course

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Sample course units

CHCCCS038 Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
CHCDIS011 Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach
CHCDIS012 Support community participation and social inclusion
CHCDIS020 Work effectively in disability support
Assessment

The assessment for each course varies. It may include knowledge questions, practical skills tasks, projects, research work, on the job assessment, etc. Your assessor or educator will provide specific information on the requirements for your course.

You can expect that:

  • assessment methods are clear
  • assessment tasks are relevant and meet the requirements of your course
  • assessor or educator demonstrate fairness and lack of bias when assessing your work
  • educators will provide open and honest feedback about assessment tasks.