Course Description
This skill set reflects the skill requirements for supporting people with disability. It provides a set of skills to support the induction of new workers or workers who are employed in the community services industry into a variety of roles supporting people with disability. This skill set is for workers entering the disability sector.
These units provide credit towards a range of qualifications, including the CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support.
Employment Opportunities
Occupational titles for existing workers may include:
- Support Worker
- Care worker
- Disability Worker
- Personal Care Giver
- Personal Care Worker
- Personal Care Assistant
- Personal Care Attendant
This course is delivered via blended model which includes:
- Online delivery for 5 units of competency
- Self-paced (up to 6 months to complete)
- Trainers/Assessors being available Monday – Friday between 8:30am – 4:30pm through email and/or telephone
- Upon completion of theory, a 4-hour practical simulation at one of our training venues and/or workplace demonstration of skills attained
- Enrol anytime, start anytime!
Credit Transfer
DP Training accepts and provides credit transfers to learners who have authenticated and verified VET transcripts and AQF certification documentation issued by another Registered Training Organisation.
Training Locations
This skillset is delivered online Nationally.
Class-based or practical training may be delivered at the locations below.
DP Training Campus
- Brisbane – 162 Abbotsford Road, Bowen Hills QLD 4006
- Gold Coast – Level 3, Unit 7, 52 Davenport Street, Southport QLD 4215
Other training and meeting rooms
- Adelaide – 97 Pirie Street, Adelaide, SA 5000
- Sydney – Level 17, Angel Place, 123 Pitt St,Sydney NSW 2000
- Melbourne – Level 10, 440 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
Entry Requirements
This skill set is for workers entering the disability sector who wish to develop skills in supporting people with a Disability.
In addition, the target learner must:
- be over 15 years of age, who have finished or left secondary school
- undertake a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) Skills Indicator assessment questionnaire
- have technological skills to undertake computer/online work and have
- access to a computer and software with the following minimum specifications
- Microsoft Windows XP, or later, or Mac OS X or above; Microsoft Office or equivalent and Adobe Acrobat Reader/Adobe Flash Player and up to date internet browser
Enrolment Requirements
Please be advised the following documents will be required to be submitted with your enrolment:
- Proof of ID: Colour copy of Passport or Driver’s Licence.
- Unique Student Identification Number (USI)
- Colour copy of Certificates and Statement Results for any previously attained or partially completed qualifications completed in or recognised in Australia.
If you do not hold a USI Number or have forgotten your USI Number, please visit the link provided below: https://www.usi.gov.au/students/create-usi
Course Structure
In order to gain the Skill Set, 5 units of competency must be completed for this qualification.
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
| CHCCCS031 | Provide individualised support |
| CHCCCS038 | Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support |
| CHCCOM005 | Communicate and work in health or community services |
| CHCDIS020 | Work effectively in disability support |
| HLTWHS002 | Follow safe work practices for direct client care |
Fees & Funding
Fee for Service
- A full fee paying student – total course fee $1200
A $250 deposit is required prior to commencing training and assessment, with weekly, fortnightly and monthly payment plans to pay the remaining fees.
