Domestic Students
CHCSS00098
Individual Support – Disability Skill Set
Build on your expertise with specific skills and knowledge to support a career in caring for people with disability.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Study online
Qld Government
funding
Not available as a traineeship
Pay per unit
Workplace practical requirements
What can I expect?
The Individual Support – Disability skill set is perfect for those already working within a community care or aged care role that desires to further their education in supporting people with disability.
You will discover how to contribute to ongoing skills development by allowing the person in your care to make their own life choices. Working with each person’s unique strengths to build their self-confidence, understand and apply individual plans into activities, and encourage them to be active and participate in the community, focusing on social inclusion and health and well-being.
Career opportunities – where
will my studies lead me?
Program
Coordinator
Disability Services Support Worker
Assistant Community Services Worker
Aged Care Worker
Volunteer
The Individual Support Disability Skill
Set is for you if:
01
You want to support the empowerment of people with disability
02
You already work in community services and want to advance your career with specialised skills that support the care of people with disability
03
You want to develop your existing skills and knowledge, especially with person-centred behavioural support, to minimise behaviours of concern, positively affecting the day to day life of people with disability.
Entry requirements
Students are required to:
Students are required to have the following:
- hold a qualification at Certificate III level or higher in Community Services, Health or related field
OR
- have skills equivalent to the qualification requirement validated through a recognition of prior learning process.
Funding requirements
Students must be a New or Existing Worker in the Community Services and Health Industry in a role involving the provision of direct client care or support. Students must already hold a Certificate III in Individual Support (or equivalent).
Workplace practical
requirements
Course Duration
3
months
Nationally Accredited Qualification
Pathways to University
n/a
Rolling Enrolment
Enrol anytime
Learning Method
Study online at your own pace on any device
Live Webinars
Coming soon!
Fees and Payment Options:
Course fees:
Upfront
$377
Pay $377 upfront
RPL
and 50% upon completion ($188.50)
Subsidised fee –
Higher Level Skills Funding:
Concessional
$9.25
4
$37
Non-concessional
$19.25
4
$77
Higher Level Skills Funding via the Queensland Government’s Skills Assure Program supports ELIGIBLE* students to obtain certification in Certificate IV or higher qualifications. The aim is to assist individuals in gaining the higher-level skills required to secure employment or career advancement in priority industries or transition to university to continue their studies. Students will be required to make a co-contribution fee (listed above) before the commencement of their course. For further information – see desbt.qld.gov.au/training/providers/funded/higher-level-skills
Skill Set Structure:
A total of 4 units must be completed:
4
SKILL SET UNITS
CHCDIS001
Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach
CHCDIS002
Follow established person-centred behaviour supports
CHCDIS003
Support community participation and social inclusion
CHCDIS007
Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability
It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3!
We aim to help our students as much as possible. That’s why you can apply for and start your study journey in three easy steps.
01
Enrol
02
Meet your mentor
We will call you to confirm details, discuss eligibility, workplace and assessment requirements and ensure everything is correct.
This interview forms part of your orientation into your course and will allow you to ask further questions.
You will then be required to make payment.
Once payment is received, we will then send you the Confirmation of Enrolment (COE). This Includes details of your Educator and your Training Plan outlining the units you are undertaking and due dates
03
Commence your studies
You will receive an email with your login details. Remember these details and bookmark the login URL in your browser. Logging in will give you access to your first unit in the online portal.
Start on your first unit.
RPL students
Your Educator will contact you to progress the RPL process if you are undertaking this pathway.
Congratulations. You’re on your way to completing your new qualification!
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