The Individual Support Disability Skill Set will give you the extra skills needed to be able to work directly with clients living with disabilities. You will learn how to empower people with disabilities using a personal-centred approach, and provide a positive and safe environment for them to engage and grow in. You will learn to consider the persons needs, strengths and capabilities at home and in social contexts to build confidence and self-esteem, in this highly challenging and rewarding area.
Successful completion of is Skill Set will provide credits to a range of courses offered in the Community Services and Health sectors, including the Advanced Diploma of Nursing.
This course is has 3 options:
OPTION ONE: Statement of Attainment in Individual Support
- CHCCCS015 Provide individual support
- HLTAID003 Provide first aid
- HLTINF001 Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
- HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
OPTION TWO: Statement of Attainment in Individual Support (Aged Care)
- CHCCCS011 Meet personal support needs
- CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services
- HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
OPTION THREE: Statement of Attainment in Introduction to Individual Support
- CHCDIS003 Support community participation and inclusion
- CHCDIS007 Facilitate the empowerment of people with diisability
- CHCCCS015 Provide individual support
- CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
- HLTAID003 Provide first aid
Am I eligible for Skilling for Recovery Fee-Free training?
- To be eligible for fee-free qualification training under Skilling for Recovery you need to:
- live or work in NSW
- be aged 15 years or older
- have left school
- be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, humanitarian visa holder or New Zealand citizen.
You must also meet one of the following criteria.
- Unemployed
- At risk of unemployment (as specified by the Department)
- 17 – 24 years of age (regardless of employment status).
