Course Summary
Start a rewarding career supporting people with disabilities. This course teaches you how to provide person‑centred support in homes and community settings, follow individual support plans, and work safely and confidently. You’ll also develop skills that can help you take on team‑leading responsibilities in the future.
Course Starts
Rolling admissions are available until classes reach full capacity
When
- 2 days per week (Mondays and Tuesdays)
- 20 weeks duration (includes practical placement at a disability services or care facility)
- Class times: 9.30am to 3.00pm
- For hybrid study you must have access to a laptop/desktop, the Microsoft office package and an internet browser
- Rolling admissions are available until classes reach full capacity
Where
- Yarraville Community Centre, 59 Francis St. Yarraville
- Face to face / Hybrid / Online study options. Online evening also available.
- Face to face for practical
Study in a local, warm and friendly environment with small classes!
The qualification
To be awarded this qualification, learners must successfully complete a total of 10 units of competency (includes 7 core and 3 electives).
Units will be selected from
CHCCCS044
CHCDIS018
CHCDIS017
CHCLEG003
HLTWHS003
CHCMHS001
CHCCCS020
CHCDIS015
HLTHPS006
CHCDIS019
Follow established person-centred behaviour supports – core
Facilitate ongoing skills development using person-centred approach – core
Facilitate community participation and social inclusion – core
Manage legal and ethical compliance – core
Maintain work health and safety – core
Work with people with mental health issues – core
Respond effectively to behaviours of concern – elective
Develop and provide person centred service response
Assist client with medication
Provide person-centred services to people with disability with complex needs
60
50
60
80
40
80
20
135
80
95
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Concessions and special eligibility rules apply. Please refer to the website for eligibility rules, fees and charges.