This course will give you the skills you need to provide individualised support and care to people in Disability sector and Group home settings.
Full Description
This nationally accredited Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability )will give you the skills to work as a care worker in the expanding Disability sector. This qualification focuses on how to follow an individualised plan and provide person-centred support. To carry out activities to maintain personal care and/or other activities of daily living for people in an aged care or disability setting.
Experience a deep sense of job satisfaction as you support people with a disability to maintain independence and achieve their personal goals in a residential or home setting.
Qualification Structure
Core Units
HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems
CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
CHCCCS015 Provide individualised support
CHCCCS023 Support independence and wellbeing
CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services
Elective Units
Group A
CHCCCS011 Meet personal support needs
Group B
CHCDIS001 Contribute to ongoing skills development using strength-based approach.
CHCDIS002 Follow established person-centred behaviour supports
CHCDIS003 Support community participation and social inclusion
CHCDIS007 Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability
HLTINF001 Comply with infection prevention control policies and procedures
Group C
CHCCCS025 Support relationships with carers and families
Other electives
CHCADV001 Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
CHCCCS006 Facilitate individual service planning and delivery
CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues
CHCPRP001 Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
NOTE: There are 6 elective units. 5 elective units must be selected from Group B. The remaining elective can be selected from Groups A, C or Other electives.
Possible Job Outcomes
Disability care worker, Support Worker
Entry Requirements
| Age | 18 years old |
| Work Experience | Yes |
| Previous education | Year 12 or equivalent |
| Language, literacy and numeracy test | Level 4 |
| Basic computer skills | Yes |
| Be phisically fit to be able to assist clients | N/A |
| National Police Check | N/A |
| Working with Children Check | N/A |
| Vaccination Card | N/A |
| Be able to attend work placement | N/A |
| Access to PC and Internet | Yes |
| USI | Yes |
Training Activities
Short answers, projects, reports, work placement assessments, demo / role-play
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Support Services
LLN support, career counselling, tutorials, assesment support, referral to personal counselling
Disclaimer
Care Academy NSW does not guarantee successful completion of this course and/or employment. Care Academy NSW holds the right to modify the units included in this qualification.
Where?
Presented By: Care Academy NSW
Course Type: Face-to-face Ultimo NSW
When?
- Duration: 12 months
- Classes: 20 approx.
- Includes self directed learning
How?
The course is delivered as a Fee For Service training program or traineeship, this training might be subsidised by the NSW Government. Please submit an enquiry for more information.