Induction to Disability Support
This Skill Set aims to provide students with the foundation level skills and knowledge required for supporting clients in the disability sector. This is an introductory course and is suitable for workers who are new to disability support and the sector.
Please note we are not currently accepting applications for this skill set.
Course Outline
This Skill Set aims to provide students with the foundation level skills and knowledge required for supporting clients in the disability sector.
This is an introductory course and is suitable for workers who are new to disability support and the sector.
Course Details
Units of Competency
Provide individualised support
Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
Communicate and work in health or community services
Work effectively in disability support
Follow safe work practices for direct client care
Entry Requirements
- There are no pre-requisites for this skill set.
- Applicants must be over 15 years of age.
- Applicants will be required to complete a short assessment to determine if their current Language, Literacy, and Numeracy skills are sufficient to allow them to successfully meet the learning outcomes of the skill set.
- This skill set requires students to access learning resources as well as complete and submit assessments online. Students will need to have adequate computer literacy and access to reliable equipment to facilitate this.
- Applicants must be one of the following: an Australian Citizen or New Zealand Citizen, an Australian permanent resident, or hold an appropriate visa. Students must provide evidence proving they are eligible to study in Australia.
- Students will be required to provide proof of identity documents. This may include, but is not limited to, a photo ID, a Medicare card, and any proof of residency or right to work.
- All students enrolling in an accredited course are required to have a valid Unique Student Identification (USI) number. If you do not have an existing USI you can create one at usi.gov.au.
- Students must be an existing worker in the Community and Health Services Industry. This may include parents or unpaid carers of NDIS participants.
- This Skill Set requires you to demonstrate skills in the workplace under supervision as part of the assessment criteria. Students must be currently employed. The suitability of their workplace will need to be confirmed by their trainer during pre-training review.
Subsidised Training Eligibility
DIVTEC Training College is a Department of Trade, Employment, and Training approved Skills Assure Supplier. As such we are able to offer subsidised training to students who meet the eligibility criteria. For Skill Sets we are approved to supply funded training under the Career Boost program General Training pathway. Please note that enrolling into funded training may impact your eligibility to receive funding for training in the future.
Click here to check if you are eligible for government funded training: usi.gov.au. Please note these results are not binding and provide an overview of your potential eligibility only.
Course Fee Schedule
| Fee Type | Student Fee |
|---|---|
| Full Fee for Service (Concession) | $1,075 |
| Full Fee for Service (Non-Concession) | $1,398 |
| Government Funded Co-contribution Fee (Concession) | $250 |
| Government Funded Co-contribution Fee (Non-Concession) | $250 |
Accreditation
RTO ID: 32535