Course
Induction to Disability Support
- Study locations
- Townsville, Brisbane, Gold Coast
- Delivery modes
- Face-to-Face, Blended, Online
- Duration
- 4 months
- Units
- 5 units (all mandatory)
Skill set overview
This Skill Set provides a set of skills for supporting the induction of new workers into a variety of roles supporting people with disability.
This skill set is for individuals who are entering the disability sector.
Successful completion of this skill set results in a Statement of Attainment for the units listed below.
Entry requirements
- There are no entry requirements for this skill set.
Units of competency
To be awarded a Statement of Attainment for this skill set, competency must be demonstrated in 5 units of competency. All units are mandatory.
| CHCCCS031 | Provide individualised support |
| CHCCCS038 | Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support |
| CHCCOM005 | Communicate and work in health or community services |
| CHCDIS020 | Work effectively in disability support |
| HLTWHS002 | Follow safe work practices for direct client care |
Potential educational pathways
Achievement of the units in this skill set may provide credit towards qualifications such as:
- CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)
- CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support
Potential career opportunities
- Entry-level Disability Support Worker
- Personal Care Worker
- Community Support Worker
Funding, delivery and fees
To understand the funding and eligibility requirements refer to our funding page.
| Study locations | Delivery modes | Duration | Number of units | Funding available | Co-contribution fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Townsville | Face-to-Face | Four (4) months | Five (5) | Subsidised Concessional | $2.50 |
| Subsidised Non-Concessional | $5.00 | ||||
| Brisbane Gold Coast |
Blended Online |
Four (4) months | Five (5) | Subsidised Concessional | $2.50 |
| Subsidised Non-Concessional | $5.00 |
| Study locations | Delivery modes | Duration | Number of units | Funding available | Co-contribution fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Townsville Brisbane Gold Coast |
Face-to-Face Blended Online |
Four (4) months | Five (5) | Fee-For-Service | $700.00 |
