CRICOS Course Code: 112349F National Code: CHC43121
52 weeks
Sydney CBD & Adelaide
15 Jan | 5 Feb | 26 Feb | 8 Apr | 13 May | 3 June | 15 July | 5 Aug | 26 Aug | 30 Sept | 14 Oct | 4 Nov
IV
This qualification reflects the role of individuals in a range of community settings and peoples’ homes, who provide support in a manner that empowers people with disabilities to achieve greater levels of independence, self-reliance, community participation and wellbeing. Workers promote a person-centred approach, work according to and may contribute to an individualised plan, and work without direct supervision. They may be required to supervise and/or coordinate a small team.
The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.
Victorian Institute of Education has the following entry requirements. International students must:
*Note that other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL can be accepted. Students are required to provide their results so that it can be confirmed they are equivalent to IELTS 6.0
Code | Core/Elective |
HLTWHS003 Maintain work health and safety | Core |
CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance | Core |
CHCCCS044 Follow established person-centred behaviour supports | Core |
CHCDIS017 Facilitate community participation and social inclusion | Core |
CHCDIS018 Facilitate ongoing skills development using a person-centred approach | Core |
CHCDIS019 Provide person-centred services to people with disability with complex needs | Core |
CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues | Core |
CHCADV001 Facilitate the interests and rights of clients | Elective |
CHCDIS015 | Elective |
BSBLDR411 Demonstrate leadership in the workplace | Elective |
This qualification will be delivered over 52 weeks, including 40 weeks of training and assessment spread over 4 terms of 10 weeks each and 12 weeks of holidays. The qualification requires that a work placement of 120 hours is completed.
This program is delivered in the classroom and through structured self-study.
Course Fee
Enrollment Fee: $200
Material Fee: $1000
Note: Intake dates and courses fee are subject to change without prior notice.
Potential employment options are in a range of disability work roles. Roles may also have a leadership function.
Students who complete this course may wish to continue their education into the CHC52021 Diploma of Community Services and a range of other community services related Diplomas.
Students may apply for recognition of existing qualifications or skills, knowledge, and experience (credit transfer or recognition of prior learning). The granting of course credit may affect course fees, as well as the duration of the course.
This process is outlined in Victorian Institute of Education Student Enrolment and Completion Policy and Associated Procedures and Training and Assessment Policy & Associated Procedures
