CHC30302 Certificate III in Disability Work

Course Overview

This qualification is targeted specifically towards those people who wish to work in the disability care area, either in a residential care facility or as a respite care worker in the home setting out in the general community.

Who would this course suit?

This course would be perfect for those people who are interested in working as a:

Disability Support Worker
Disability Service Officer
Residential Care Officer
In-Home Respite Carer

This course could also be used as a pathway to additional study at University.

Course Pre-requisites

People who wish to take part in the course will need the following things:

A willingness to help other people
A desire to learn new skills
A genuine ability to get along well with people from all walks of life
Reasonably good reading and writing skills (at least to year 10 level)
A good attitude towards life in general
Be fit and healthy
A current (within the last six months) National Police Clearance, this is an industry requirement. You will need this Police clearance if you wish to take part in any industry placement during the course.

If you are already employed in this area call Marcia on 9375 6722 to find out how you can gain the qualification on-the-job.

Mutual Recognition

Carealot Training College is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) which works within the Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF). As such, we will always recognise Qualifications and Certificates issued by other RTO’s

Assessment

All assessments are competency based. The types of assessment used may include – skills demonstrations, assignments, knowledge tests, on the job work, projects.

Skills Recognition

All clients can apply for Skills Recognition. Course credit s and exemptions can be granted for both formal prior learning (training and Qualifications) and for current competencies (experience and abilities that you have already)

Course Content

The course consists of 14 units: Eight of these are compulsory and six are electives. The course below is an example of what units are available

Compulsory:
CHCADMIN5A	Work within the administration protocols of the organisation
CHCCOM2B	Communicate appropriately with clients and colleagues
CHCDIS1B	Orientation to disability work
CHCDIS2B	Maintain an environment designed to empower people with disabilities
CHCDIS5C	Contribute to positive learning
CHCOHS302A	Participate in safety procedures for direct care work
CHCORG3B	Participate in the work environment
And one of the following units:
HLTHIR3A	Work effectively with culturally diverse patients, clients, customers and co-workers OR
CHCCS405A	Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers
Electives:
CHCAC2C	Provide personal care
CHCAD1C	Advocate for clients
HLTFA1A	Apply basic first aid
CHCCS6B	Assess and deliver services to clients with complex needs
CHCDIS13A	Support older people with disabilities