- This course is available to Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents only. We’re not CRICOS registered and therefore are not able to accept student visa holders.
- Eligible students can receive funding for this course through the Jobs & Skills scheme
- This course is subject to eligibility criteria
Course Overview
If you have a natural passion to help others, consider this qualification to help people with disabilities live life to the fullest.
You will learn to provide training and support in a manner that empowers people with disabilities to achieve greater levels of independence, self-reliance, community participation and well-being. Work with children, people with special needs, older Australians and people from different cultural backgrounds in this rewarding and fulfilling career.
Job Outcomes
Potential career outcomes could include:
- Day Support Disability Officer
- Disabilities Supervisor
- Senior Personal Care Assistant
Recognition
Study Method
- VirtualVirtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online
- BlendedBlended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
- In-classIn class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
- OnlineOnline delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
Locations
- Western Australia
Delivery
- This course can be completed by virtual webinar, or through a work-based method
Entry Requirements
You must have completed:
- CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) specialisation, or,
- CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) specialisation, or,
- CHC30408 Certificate III in Disability PLUS the CHCSS00125 Entry to Certificate IV in Disability Support Skill Set
It is preferred that the students have obtained a minimum of a school certificate or equivalent.
Course Features
- Flexible learning options
- Nationally recognised training
- No ATAR required
- Provide employment opportunities
- Personal counselling services (if required)
- Financial assistance available
- Local campuses
Work Placement
- 40 hours of mandatory work placement are required to complete this course
Materials
Students are provided with the following:
During program
- All work books
- Training plan
- Learning guide
- Daily reflection book
- Qualified trainers with extensive industry experience
- Optional additional support sessions
- Targeted assessment tools
- Student Assistance Program (counselling sessions)
Post program
- Certificate and Transcript (if course is completed)
- Statement of Attainment (if student is found competent in at least 1 Unit of Competence)
Pathways
After achieving this qualification, you may undertake:
- CHC52021 Diploma of Community Services
Subjects
A total of 10 units are required to complete this qualification; seven (7) core and three (3) elective units. Entry requirements may vary dependent on unit selection and delivery method.
About Insight Training
If you find something that you truly love to do, you’ll never have to work a day in your life.
Our huge range of vocational courses really does have something for everyone – whether you are leaving school, or simply looking to retrain in a new career. With specialist tutors, excellent facilities and links with local trade and industry, we’re here to help you make it happen. We’re focused on delivering the training outcomes our students and business need to thrive.
Through vocational education, our mission is to improve and develop people’s lives across the community and from diverse cultures through the provision of affordable and accessible vocational education and training in an inclusive environment.
Insight Training Group Australia Pty Ltd is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 32142)
