DISABILITY

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 COURSE DESCRIPTION

The Certificate III in Individual Support is designed to specialise in Disability care work and provides training to entry level workers who want to work in disability care in community based organisations and in particular within the NDIS. This qualification reflects the role of workers in the community and/or residential setting who follow an individualised plan for provision of person-centred care to people who may require support due to disability. 

Workers are being required to increasingly support people in their homes, support people with increasingly complex needs, to tailor care and to support approaches to meet individual needs with increased ‘client’ choice. 

This course combines both theory and practical training, with the bulk of the learning and assessment in the workplace where learners will be practising newly acquired knowledge through delivery of skills in areas relating to personal care, assisting people to maintain independence in their home of choice and provide welfare and support services to assist some of the most vulnerable people in the community.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Upon completing this course, there are a variety of career paths you can take:

Key opportunities include:

• Assistant in Nursing (AIN)
• Personal Care Assistant
• Home Care Worker
• Community Care Worker
• Community Support Worker

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The Certificate IV in Disability reflects the role of workers in a range of community settings and clients’ homes, who provide training and support in a manner that empowers people with disabilities to achieve greater levels of independence, self-reliance, community participation and well-being. Workers promote a person-centred approach, work without direct supervision, and may be required to supervise and/or coordinate a small team.  

A Certificate IV will provide you with the skills needed to promote a person-centred approach, work with or without direct supervision, and the potential to supervise and/or coordinate a small team. Become a positive impact on the lives of people living with a disability by supporting their needs with a hands-on approach. We will provide you with the theory and practical skills to assist people in reaching their individual goals and develop independence through a person-centred approach.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

The Certificate IV in Disability gives you the experience and expertise to support people with disabilities to achieve greater levels of independence, self-reliance, community participation and well being. Successful completion of this course provides you with the opportunity to be employed in a variety of home, community or residential facility-based support worker positions for individuals living with a disability.

Employment outcomes include varying roles which may include: 

• Behavioural support officer
• Disability officer - day support
• Disability support officer / worker
• Residential care officer
• Social trainer
• Local area coordinator
• Senior personal care assistant.