This skill set is for people working in various care and support roles in the community services sector

who wish to develop skills in providing person centred support to people with disability.

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Duration: up to 6 months, depending on delivery mode.

 

Course Cost: Subsidised training available - funding eligibility criteria applies.

Higher Level Skills Co-contribution Fees as below:

Non-Concessional: $100/unit x 4 = $400.00

Concessional: $50/unit x 4 = $200.00

If not eligible for funding, full fee for service $869.00 per participant.

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Delivery: Combination of face to face training, online, Zoom virtual classrooms, workplace (if applicable) and self-paced individual study.

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Outcome: On successful completion of all training and assessment requirements, participants will receive a Statement of Attainment for CHCSS00098 Individual Support - Disability Skill Set, which includes the below units: 

* CHCDIS001 Contribute to ongoing skill development using a strengths-based approach

* CHCDIS002 Follow established person-centred behaviour supports

* CHCDIS003 Support community participation and social inclusion

* CHCDIS007 Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability

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Requirements: This skill set has been endorsed by industry as suitable for individuals who:

* hold a qualification at Certificate III level or higher in Community Services, Health or related field

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* have skills equivalent to the qualification requirement validated through a recognition of prior learning process.

 

All participants are required to provide identification, preferably with a photo (e.g. driver's licence, gun licence, passport). You must also bring your Unique Student Identifier (USI). We are unable to generate your certification without this. If you do not have a USI, please create one at https://www.usi.gov.au/students/create-your-usi

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Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):  This qualification is available for partial or full RPL. Your application for RPL must be submitted prior to commencing study.

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Credit Transfer: Credit transfer is available and free of charge if the learner currently already holds a unit of competency and can provide evidence documents.

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Learning Support: If you feel as though you will need some additional learning support to complete this course, please provide details when making your booking. 

 

Locations & Dates:

Expressions of Interest are open for this skill set - Please contact us to discuss a suitable date and location, and we will make every effort to meet your needs. To contact, please call our office on 07 4652 5600 or email skilling@rapad.com.au