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This qualification reflects the role of individuals in a range of community settings and peoples’ homes, who provide support in a manner that empowers people with disabilities to achieve greater levels of independence, self-reliance, community participation and wellbeing. Workers promote a person-centred approach, work according to and may contribute to an individualised plan, and work without direct supervision. They may be required to supervise and/or coordinate a small team.
The course content below provides all possible units related to the course. If the course has various streams, the units you are required to study will depend on your chosen stream.
2 days per week for 6 hours for 29 weeks. Will undertake 120 hours of block placement in term 4.
Approximately 5 hours per week of self-directed/independent learning and non-supervised learning and assessment.
Placement of 120 hours
An interview will be required as part of the application process.
Pre-requisite:
• Completion of: CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)
OR
• Completion of: CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)
OR
• Completion of: CHC30408 Certificate III in Disability PLUS the CHCSS00125 Entry to Certificate IV in Disability Support Skill Set.
• Access to a computer/laptop with internet and office suite software as required.
• Textbook: The Disability Support Worker, 4th Edition, 2023, Geoff Arnott
• Federation TAFE placement uniform
• Police check
• NDIS check
• Working with children check
For all TAFE applications, pre-training review questions and a literacy and numeracy review are part of the application process.
For information in relation to the University and students rights and responsibilities please refer to the VET Information Guide.
Applicants need to demonstrate the literacy and numeracy skills required to undertake this course through a test as part of the application process. The test will be conducted through Federation College prior to commencement of training. Feedback will be provided to the applicant on their results and types of support, if necessary, available to them.
Direct application: Yes
Federation University code: LCN
National course code: CHC43121
The tuition fees you will pay depends on your eligibility for a Victorian Government subsidised place under the Skills First Program.
Find out more about eligibility here.
| Concession Government Subsidised Place | Standard Government Subsidised Place | Full Fee Place (Not eligible for government subsidy) |
|---|---|---|
| $739 | $3,696 | $8,646 |
*Fees displayed are estimates for the total course and may change depending on individual circumstances at enrolment. Fees are subject to change annually.
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Textbook and uniform
Direct Debit Payment Plans are available for eligible students to help manage the payment of tuition and material fees throughout the enrolment year (excluding Diploma/Advanced Diploma tuition fees).
Students accessing government-subsidised training under the Skills First Program need to be aware that enrolling in a qualification may affect their ability to access future government-subsidised training.
Free TAFE: Under the Victorian Government Free TAFE initiative, some courses have free tuition for eligible students, however material fees (if applicable) will be payable by the student. Free TAFE is subject to availability and eligibility requirements.
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If what you have learned at work, from other courses, units, from life experience or training provided at work is relevant to this course, you may be entitled to gain unit credits or exemptions. The University is obliged to recognise the AQF qualifications and statements of attainment issued by other registered training organisations. For further details contact Federation University on 1800 333 864.
CHC52021 - Diploma of Community Services
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CRICOS Provider No.00103D
Please note: This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding to eligible individuals.
National RTO Code: 4909