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CHC30408 Certificate III COURSE OUTLINE

Disability

Who should do this course?

This course is for people interested in working with people who have a disability. This type of work is about maintaining the personal care and daily activities of people living in community and/or residential facilities.

The course will develop skills and knowledge in behaviour support, individual health, emotional wellbeing, OHS and community participation and inclusion.

Career Options
Some of the roles this course will qualify you for:
  • Assisant in nursing
  • Disability support officer/worker/personal care assistant
  • Family support worker
  • Disability service officer
  • Community access coordinator
  • Disability service officer
  • Residential care officer/support worker
Entry Requirements

There are no formal requirements to complete this course. However, we do encourage that participants be at at least an upper intermediate level with written and conversational English. If you are unsure of your level, simply contact us to arrange an interview.

Course Structure

This course is made up of 14 units:

  1. 10 core units
  2. 4 elective units
Assessment Tasks Selected methods will include:
  • Project work
  • Short answer questions
  • Case studies
  • Supervisor reports
  • Observations and reports
  • Work experience (those not already working in the field)
Course Materials All materials including course textbook and/or course notes are provided by the College
Delivery Options
You can complete this course in one of the following ways… or select a mix of modes.
You choose.
 
We suggest you complete this course within 9 − 12 months - that's an average of 3 hours study per week.
Recognition Assessment
Do you have qualifications and/or life experiences related to the course content? If so, you may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Contact us for an application form or download one from our website.
Face to Face Learning

Contact us to register your interest in attending a classroom-based course
Blended Learning
Complete part of the course in the classroom and part of it as a Distance Learner.  This structure is ideal for those seeking self-paced study, but who also desire some face to face interaction.  Contact us to register your interest.
Distance
This is a structured program where participants are allocated a trainer who will manage and monitor their performance throughout the course.

All course materials are mailed to you and all correspondence is handled via post, email and telephone.

It is ideal for those in remote areas but it is only for those genuinely committed to follow the strict guidelines of a self-paced program.
Traineeship
An opportunity no employee should miss…if you have been in full-time employment for 3 months or part-time employment for 12 months with the same employer, you may be eligible to complete this course as a government funded trainee. Ask us for more information.
Work Experience Work experience is not mandatory in this course. If you wish to complete the Assessments that relate to workplace tasks as part of work experience, you will need to organise this yourself. Alternatively, your Trainer will conduct these Assessments by creating a simulated workplace environment for you.

Where work experience is a mandatory part of a specific program, the College will arrange placements for students. Please note that work placements are subject to Police Checks, which we will conduct for you at a standard fee.
Course Fee
  • The regular course fee is $1,800
  • Pay upfront and receive 10% discount off the full course fee
  • Flexible payment options are available
Course Locations
For classroom-based courses only		 Suite B7
12 − 14 Solent Circuit
Norwest Business Park
Baulkham Hills
Learning Pathways
Some suggestions for ongoing learning options
  • Certificate IV in Disability
  • Diploma in Community Services Coordination
  • Diploma in Community Services Management
  • Bachelor Nursing
SAVE 10% PAY UPFRONT & SAVE

Pay upfront and receive 10% discount off the full course fee. Flexible payment options are available.

Regular Price
$1800
Upfront Payment Price $1620

INTEREST FREE easy   instalment options

  • Monthly
    Pay $100
    deposit + 12
    instalments of     $141.70
  • Quarterly
    Pay $100
    deposit + 4
    instalments of     $425.00
  • 6 Monthly
    Pay $100
    deposit + 2
    instalments of     $850.00

Core Units

CHCCS411A Work effectively in the community sector

CHCDIS301A Work effectively with people with a disability

CHCDIS302A Maintain an environment to empower people with disabilities

CHCDIS322A Support community participation and inclusion

CHCDIS323A Contribute to skill development and maintenance

CHCICS301A Provide support to meet personal care needs

CHCICS302A Participate in the implementation of individualised plans

CHCICS303A Support individual health and emotional well being

CHCICS305A Provide behaviour support in the context of individualised plans

CHCOHS312A Follow safety procedures for direct care work

Suggested electives

HLTHIR403B Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers

CHCAD401D Advocate for clients

CHCCOM403A Use targeted communication skills to build relationships

CHCICS406A Support client self-management