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Are you looking to START your CAREER in the disability sector? This entry-level qualification will give you practical skills and knowledge you need to provide individual support to people living with a disability.
Job Prospects
- Disability Support Worker
- Community Care Worker
- National Disability Insurance Scheme service provider
- Personal Care Worker
Cost
Cost
Subsidised $150
Concession $127.50
Full fee $4,500
Start Anytime
Government Funding Available
Flexible Delivery Options
Study with Industry Experts
Course Overview
You will learn how to support independence and wellbeing, gain a range of technical skills, and develop a range of transferable skills from communication to teamwork. This specialised course will give you the skills to facilitate the empowerment of people with disabilities, and support community participation and social inclusion. Akadia trainers are experienced industry experts who will be there every step of the way to ensure you have the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in the field.
Successful completion of this course will qualify you to work supporting people with a disability in their homes and communities, or for National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) service providers. It will also prepare you to undertake further studies in the community services and health sectors.
Course Requirements
To achieve a CHC33021 – Certificate of Individual Support you must complete 15 units which are made up of 9 core units, 3 disability specialisation units and 3 electives. You will also be required to complete 120 hours of vocational placement.
Individual Support Core Units:
CHCCCS031 Provide individualised support
CHCCCS038 Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
CHCCCS040 Support independence and well-being
CHCCCS041 Recognise healthy body systems
CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
Disability Specialisation Units: TO BE COMPLETED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS OF DISABILITY SPECIALISATION
CHCDIS011 Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach
CHCDIS012 Support community participation and social inclusion
CHCDIS020 Work effectively in disability support
Elective Units: CHOOSE any 3 of the following:
HLTHPS006 Assist clients with medication
CHCAGE011 Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCAGE013 Work effectively in aged care
CHCPAL003 Deliver care services using a palliative approach
CHCAGE007 Recognise and report risk of falls
CHCCCS043 Support positive mealtime experiences
Placement
Akadia has a dedicated Student Services team who can assist with the mandatory placement requirements.
If you are not currently employed in the disability industry, you will be required to complete a minimum of 120 hours of workplace placement to allow you to participate in and demonstrate the skills required for successful completion of your training. You’ll be required to work shifts determined by your placement provider, and these can include early mornings or late nights, any day of the week, including public holidays.
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this course.
Akadia Training does require that you complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy skills (LLN) assessment to determine your ability to successfully complete your training. If you believe you may experience difficulties with any aspect of LLN assessment, please talk to us and we will be able to help you.
Course Delivery | Duration
The CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) is delivered within 6 – 15 months via a self-paced learning program developed to meet the individual students’ needs. Every student will have access to regular one-on-one contact with their dedicated trainer.
The time taken to complete your studies depends entirely upon how much time you can dedicate to your training.
Our trainers will make scheduled site visits to your workplace to assist you. These visits will be scheduled after negotiation with your workplace and yourself and will provide you with tuition, learning support, and conduct workplace observations. You will still be required to do some study and complete assessments in your own time.
Career Start Program
Funded by the Queensland Government, the Career Start Program provides individuals with the skills and support to start their career.
The program provides training to help individuals find a job and supports those already employed to move into more skilled roles or full-time employment, including after completing an apprenticeship or traineeship.
Akadia Training is a Skills Assure Supplier to deliver training and assessment for the Certificate III in Individual Support under the Career Start Program.
To access a subsidised training place under Career Start, a student must meet the following criteria:
- aged 15 years or older;
- not be a school student;
- permanently reside in Queensland;
- be an Australian citizen, or Australian permanent resident (includes humanitarian entrant), or a temporary resident with the right visa and work permits on the pathway to permanent residency, or a New Zealand citizen;
- not already have a certificate III or higher qualification completed within the last 10 years (qualifications completed as a school student and foundation skills qualifications do not count)
- not be enrolled in another qualification, even if it is on hold or deferred, whether funded by DTET or not (foundation skills qualifications do not count).
For more information on the Career Start Program visit: https://desbt.qld.gov.au/training/providers/funded