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If you love interacting with a wide range of people and making a real difference in others' lives, a career in the disability services sector could be the one for you. The jobs are varied and the days rewarding. You can work in community settings, support people in their homes or base yourself in residential homes. Working together with other health professionals will be a central part of your career, as you learn how to help people with their physical and mental wellbeing in a person centred way. You'll support people towards greater independence and self-confidence as they become more engaged with their community.
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.
Delivery: Combination of classroom and online.
FedUni arranges 4 weeks of work placement on behalf of students - Totalling 120 hours
There are no formal entry requirements for this course.
There are no formal entry requirements for this course.
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.
The application method varies depending on your circumstances, please visit our How to apply page for further information.
VTAC application: No
Direct application: Yes
Federation University code: LLA
National course code: CHC43115
Fees are subject to change annually.
Tuition and material fees (if applicable) will be charged at enrolment.
For further information regarding tuition and material fees, please view 2022 Indicative Course Fees (pdf, 756kb) .
Indicative government-subsidised and full-fee course fees are shown on this document, and should be read in conjunction with the information on the TAFE fees website.
Eligible applicants/students accessing government-subsidised training under the 'Skills First Program' need to be aware enrolling in a qualification may affect their ability to access future government-subsidised training.
Fee assistance: VET Student Loans (VSL) may be available for eligible Diploma and Advanced Diploma enrolments. Payment plans may be available (excluding VSL-eligible programs).
Visit the TAFE fees website. for further fee information, payment plan form, fee sponsor form, and to access the refund policy.
You could be eligible for government subsidised study at Federation University Australia through the TAFE eligibility exemptions.
If you have been deemed ineligible for a government subsidised place because you have a higher qualification or have commenced two qualifications at the same level you may be eligible to enrol in a government subsidised place with a TAFE eligibility exemption. Please refer to the TAFE fees website or contact the Program Support Officer
Please note: A limited number of TAFE eligibility exemptions are available so contact us now to secure your place for 2022.
If what you have learned at work, from other programs, courses, from life experience or training provided at work is relevant to this program, you may be entitled to gain subject 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.
Further study options include: Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs, Diploma of Community Services, Bachelor of Community and Human Services, Bachelor of Community and Human Services/Bachelor of Education, Bachelor of Social Science, Bachelor of Arts.
Note: Completion of one program does not guarantee selection into a subsequent program.
A range of student services are available at most campuses. For further information on these services or for course information, please contact us on 1800 333 864.
The commencement of all programs is subject to available funding and enrolment quotas.
All information contained in this program overview including the availability of programs and fees, is correct at the time of being published, however the University reserves the right to alter any program, procedure or fee. Students should check for any amendment prior to enrolment.
CRICOS Provider No.00103D
Please note: This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding to eligible individuals.
National RTO Code: 4909