CHC30408 Certificate III in Disability
Funding for this course currently available, some conditions. But apply today.
14 units must be selected for this qualification including:
- 10 compulsory units
- 4 elective units
Compulsory Units
CHCCS411A Work effectively in the community sector
CHCDIS301A Work effectively with people with a disability
CHCDIS302A Maintain an environment to empower people with disabilities
CHCDIS322A Support community participation and inclusion
CHCDIS323A Contribute to skill development and maintenance
CHCICS301A Provide support to meet personal care needs
CHCICS302A Participate in the implementation of individualised plans
CHCICS303A Support individual health and emotional well being
CHCICS305A Provide behaviour support in the context of individualised plans
CHCOHS312A Follow safety procedures for direct care work
Students must demonstrate competency in 4 of the following electives
Electives may vary in order to meet the requirements of specific industry sub groups.
HLTHIR403B Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers
HLTHIR404B Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people
CHCDIS411A Communicate using augmentative and alternative communication strategies
CHCAD401D Advocate for clients
CHCCS311C Deliver and monitor services to clients
CHCCS312A Use electronic learning materials
CHCCS400A Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework
CHCCS425A Support health professional
CHCCS426A Provide support and care relating to loss and grief
CHCDIS313A Support people with disabilities who are ageing
CHCDIS409A Provide services to people with disabilities with complex needs
CHCICS401A Facilitate support for personal care needs
CHCICS402A Facilitate individualised plans
CHCICS406A Support client self-management
CHCICS407A Support positive lifestyle
CHCICS408A Provide support to people with chronic disease
CHCLD315A Recognise stages of lifespan development
CHCNET301D Participate in networks
CHCORG406A Supervise work
CHCPA301B Deliver care services using a palliative approach
HLTFA301B Apply first aid
HLTFS207B Follow basic food safety practices
HLTFS309B Oversee the day-to-day implementation of food safety in the workplace
HLTFS310B Apply and monitor food safety requirements
CHCCS305A Assist clients with medication (Note pre-requisite HLTAP301A)
HLTAP301A Recognise healthy body systems in a health care context
CHCAC317A Support older people to maintain their independence
CHCMH301A Work effectively in mental health
CHCINF303A Contribute to information requirements in the community sector
Target Group/Participants:
Potential clients for this course are both new entrants to the industry who require a broad and comprehensive grounding in the skills required to perform effectively in the industry as well as persons who are currently working in the industry who have not had the opportunity to gain the expected qualification.
This may include:
- School leavers
- Unemployed workers
- Those wishing to gain entry to a different industry sector
- Persons returning to the workforce following prolonged absence
- Unqualified workers within the industry sector
The Enterprise and Environment:
Care for the Disabled is a growth industry in Australia. It is implemented through a combination of institutional and community care and is expected to conform to high standards applied by the Commonwealth Government, and evaluated by means of audit and inspection.
Resources available:
Learning and assessment guides/tools, videos, OHP, workshops discussion, seminars, self learning packages, project guides, classrooms, clinical facilities, clinical experience and facilities negotiated with selected members of the industry, Instructor/student Ratio of less than 1:20.
Program Structure:
Combination of Classroom and supervised Clinical Training followed by intensive clinical experience and reinforcement of classroom instruction in an industry environment
Delivery Timetable
Flexible delivery is conducted over 8 weeks, with 5 weeks classroom delivery followed by 3 weeks intensive supervised, on the job training with a selected employer. Time tabling may vary for those who need further on the job training to indicate competence in the required skills. For packages with a substantial element of external and self directed learning delivery schedules will be driven by successful completion of competencies.
| Course Category | Community Services |
| Prerequisites | None unless student wishes to complete the course by e-learning |
| Duration | 8 weeks |
| Payment Plans | negotiable |
| RCC/RPL info | RCC/RPL related to complted AQTF or Tertiary subje |