This nationally accredited program will equip you with the skills you need to work in community settings and in client homes.

This program will prepare you to work in community settings and client homes, enabling people with disabilities to achieve their goals, gain greater levels of independence, and live life to the fullest. The course covers aspects of individualised support, supporting community participation and social inclusion, ensuring legal and ethical compliance, and following safe work practices.

Duration

This is a one-year full-time course. Students may choose to enrol on a part-time basis which then brings the duration up to 12 months.

Entry Requirements

  • Minimum 18 years of age
  • Be an Australian citizen/Permanent Resident or hold a valid visa for the duration (e.g. Subclass 500 - Student Visa)
  • Basic computing skills and have access to a modern computer with internet
  • Complete a test to assess your LLN- language, literacy and numeracy skills or have a valid English Language Test (i.e. IELTS or PTE).
  • A minimum overall score of 5.5 is required for candidates with IELTS with a minimum score of 5 in each band. Comparable PTE results will also be accepted.

Delivery Method

The course is delivered in class, and face-to-face. Students will be required to attend lectures in the designated campus as well as attend work placement for a minimum of 135 hours.

The work placement component is usually completed near the end of the course. Students will also be required to have access to a computer/smartphone and internet in order to complete online reading modules and assessments.

Units Covered in this course

Students must complete 14 units, 11 core and 3 elective, in order to be deemed competent.
  • 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
  • CHCADV001 Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
  • HLTHPS006 Assist clients with medication
  • CHCDIS004 Communicate using augmentative and alternative communication strategies

Fees

Tuition Fees: $14,500

Non-Tuition Fees: $1,000 (Non-refundable)

Total Fees: $15,500

Course Language: English