What does this course involve?
This course is a nationally recognised qualification that covers both the theory and the practical components required to work with individuals who have a disability. Students are provided with the skills ad knowledge to carry our activities related to recreation, integration support, personal care and other activities of daily living.
To successfully achieve this qualification, students must complete at least 120 hours of work placement, or work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency.
Want to know more?
The Australian Government is spending $42 billion on the National Disability Insurance Scheme, which is rolling out in Queensland during 2016. For this reason, there is an extremely high demand for workers skilled in the area of disability care.
This course is recommended for people with a caring and patient nature, who are seeking a rewarding career in caring for disabled individuals.
Carers can work full time, part time, or on a casual basis, making this an ideal job for all lifestyles. Further study opportunities include the CHC40312 Certificate IV in Disability.
Units of Competency
The full qualification requires the completion of 13 units of competency – a combination of compulsory core units and preselected elective units.
Core Units:
- CHCCCS015 Provide individualised support
- CHCCCS023 Support independence and well being
- CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services
- CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
- CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
- HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems
- HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
Elective 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
- CHCDIS005 Develop and provide person-centred service responses
- CHCDIS007 Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability
Delivery Options - Locations
This course is delivered face-to-face. For information on face-to-face teaching, please contact us for details specific to your preferred course location.
Disability specialisation is available in the following locations:
Cairns – Toowoomba – Townsville
This course is delivered face-to-face. For information on face-to-face teaching, please contact us for details specific to your preferred course location.
Theory – You will receive one workbook folder at a time and then submit it once all the components are complete. Once marked, you will receive another folder to continue working on. There are two folders comprising of 13 units in total. The workbooks contain the information that you will need to answer the questions and complete your projects.
Practical – You will be required to complete at least 120 hours of unpaid work placement in a local aged care facility or community organisation. This is usually completed over a three to four-week block, and work is limited from Monday to Friday. Shift work is common in aged care (Morning or Afternoon)
Mandatory In Class days – Before going on placement, all students will need to have completed more than 80% of their course content,the Manual Handling Day/s,
and as part of the high standards Austcare is known for, First aid/CPR is expected from the facilities that we attend (although not required of the course, also positions you to be job-ready if hired).
We run First Aid and Manual Handling training in all of our course locations.
Please inform us if this is the option you would like to proceed with, and we can discuss it in further detail with you.
Assessment
Duration
The duration is a combination of classroom study and work placement.
Please allow 4 months for this course (day options)
Please allow 5 months for this course (night options)
Entry Requirements
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- The ability to read, write and communicate in English proficiently (year 10 level or equivalent)
- Successful completion of a Language, Literacy, and Numeracy (LLN) Assessment
- a Police Clearance with no criminal history in the last 10 years.
- Physical ability to walk 8 kilometers on a daily basis.
- Any Pre-existing Back injuries in the last five years must be disclosed.
Placement
