Certificate III in Disability

CHC30408

THIS COURSE IS FOR:

Workers in this occupational group work in the community and/or residential facilities under direct or regular supervision within clearly defined guidelines and service delivery plans. These workers carry out activities related to the maintenance of an individual's personal care and/or other activities of daily living. These workers report directly to a supervisor and are not responsible for other workers.

Career Options:

School support officer (working with children with disabilities)
Disability support worker
Home care assistant
Care services employee
Community support worker
Accommodation support worker
In home respite worker
Community care worker
Residential Care support worker

Listed below are the Core and Elective units which are included in the Certificate III in Disability:

To gain this qualification you will need to complete a total of 14 units of competency consisting of 9 Compulsory Units and 5 Elective Units.

Code Title Core/Elective

CHCCS411A Work effectively in the community sector
C

CHCDIS301A Work effectively with people with a disability
C

CHCDIS302A Maintain an environment to empower people with disabilities
C

CHCDIS322A Support community participation and inclusion
C

CHCDIS323A Contribute to skill development and maintenance
C

CHCICS301A Provide support to meet personal care needs
C

CHCICS302A Participate in the implementation of individualised plans
C

CHCICS303A Support individual health and emotional well being
C

CHCICS305A Provide behaviour support in the context of individualised plans
C

CHCOHS312A
or
HLTOHS300A Follow safety procedures for direct care work
or
Contribute to OHS Processes
Mandatory
Elective

CHCAD401D Advocate for clients
E

HLTFA301B Apply First Aid
E

CHCCS311C Deliver and monitor services to clients
E

HLTHIR404B Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people E

WHAT DOES THE COURSE PROVIDE?

Certificate III in Disability is a nationally recognised accredited course which provides necessary skills and training to work within aged care organisations and/or residential facilities.

WHAT CAN I DO WITH THIS QUALIFICATION?

On completion of the course you will be qualified to work as an Disability support worker, Community Support Worker, Carer, Residential care support worker, and In-home Respite Worker.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Students must have basic literacy and numeracy skills.

TRAINING DELIVERY AND ASSESSMENT

This training is offered, either by face to face, flexible work based or distance studies. Assessment is competency based. Your tutor will provide you with the information required for this qualification.

STUDENT SUPPORT

Our students are our main priority and as such, we endeavour to support them in their studies. A variety of student support methods is offered, from ongoing one on one tutorial support as arranged between tutor and student by making an appointment, to group support when required. A tutor is available to answer and assist with any questions the student may have.

QUALIFICATION

On completion of the course the student will receive a Certificate III in Disability. Those who complete only part of the course will receive a Statement of Attainment for units completed.

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