About this course

Entry Requirements

USI (Unique Student Identifier) Number; AQF level 4 foundation skills are essential; there are no prerequisites or mandatory entry requirements, allowing flexible entry points.

Course

Overview This qualification addresses work in residential group homes, training resource centres, day respite centres and open employment services, other community settings and clients’ homes. These workers:
  • Apply knowledge and skills gained through qualifications and /or previous experience to provide training and support to   people with disabilities to enhance their ability to achieve greater levels of independence, self reliance and community      participation.
  • Report to service managers and may liaise with health professionals and other service agencies
  • May work without direct supervision and may be required to supervise and/or coordinate a limited number of lower    classified workers.
Course Entry Requirements 
  • Completion of Year 10  OR
  • Mature age entry applicable
  • L : Reading and writing skills
  • L : Oral communication skills
  • N : Numeracy and mathematics skills
Learning Outcomes
  • Basic understanding of the Operations of a Disability facility
  • Ability to respond to client issues
  • Provide personal care
  • First Aid Certificate
Employment Opportunities To enable students who have successfully completed the course to work in the following areas:
  • Behavioural Support Officer
  • Community Development Officer
  • Disability Support Assistant (Schools)
  • Marketing Coordinator (Disability)
  • Senior Disability Worker
  • Senior Personal Care Assistant
  • Social Educator (Disability)
  • Social Trainer (Disability)
  • Support Facilitator (Disability)
Work Placement Minimum of 180 hours’ work placement within a community service facility is compulsory for this qualification.Working with Children Check (WWCC) and a National Police Check will be required.Work Experience Insurance will be provided by REACH for Training. Upon completion of this qualification learner(s) may proceed to CHC60108 -Advanced Diploma of Disability Work.

Core Units

Unit code
(Core - all units required)

Competency Name

CHCCCS015

Provide individualised support

CHCDIS002

Follow established person-centred behaviour supports

CHCDIS005

Develop and provide person-centred service responses

CHCDIS007

Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability

CHCDIS008

Facilitate community participation and social inclusion

CHCDIS009

Facilitate ongoing skills development using a person-centred approach

CHCDIS010

Provide person-centred services to people with disability with complex needs

CHCDIV001

Work with diverse people

CHCLEG003

Manage legal and ethical compliance

HLTAAP001

Recognise healthy body systems

HLTWHS002

Follow safe work practices for direct client care

Elective Units

Elective Units
(Elective - optional units)

Competency Name

CHCPRT002

Support the rights and safety of children and young people

CHCHCS001

Provide home and community support services

CHCAGE002

Implement falls prevention strategies

Career Pathway