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CHCSS00133 Induction to Disability
Study In:
Brisbane
Study Mode
Blended (On Campus & Online)
Duration
Up to 3 Months

A set of skills for supporting the induction of new workers into a variety of roles supporting people with disability.

Who should take this course: This skill set is for individuals who are entering the disability sector and wish to develop core skills for supporting people with disability.

What You'll Learn

This skill set is for individuals who are entering the disability sector.

In this skill set, you will learn to:

  • 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
More Information
Course Outcome
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A Statement of Attainment will be issued listing the individual units successfully completed.
Course Outline
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Unit CodeUnit Name
CHCCCS031Provide individualised support
CHCCCS038Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
CHCCOM005Communicate and work in health or community services
CHCDIS020Work effectively in disability support
HLTWHS002Follow safe work practices for direct client care
Assessment Methods
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Assessment MethodOverview
Knowledge QuizQuestions such as true/false, multiple choice, matching, drag and drop, or sequencing. Available in Moodle as a quiz.
Short AnswerShort form responses to capture evidence of knowledge and, in some cases, skill application.
Practical Project / ObservationRequires students to complete practical tasks and written work. May involve: short answer questions, roleplay activities, presentations, completion of templates or reports, lab activities, and case studies. Trainers/Assessors may use observation checklists.
Course Costs and More Info
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Career Boost – Co-contribution Fees

This skill set is available under the Queensland Government’s Career Boost funding program. Eligible students contribute a co-contribution fee as outlined below.

Skill SetTotal UnitsNon-ConcessionConcession
CHCSS00133 Induction to Disability5$20.00$10.00

The co-contribution fee may be paid on your behalf by your employer or a third party. For further information, contact our team or call 1300 230 623. Learn more about Career Boost.

*This skill set requires students to submit an AFP National Police Check (NPC) application. The $42.00 application fee is paid directly to the Australian Federal Police.

Students must meet the following requirements and prerequisite to enter this course.
Academic Entry Requirements
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Standard Academic Entry Requirements:

Students must have the minimum knowledge and skills to study at this level, equivalent to an AQF Level 2 or above. Mature age students may be assessed on relevant work experience.

Career Boost – Workforce Eligibility:

  • Student must be a New Worker in the Disability industry sector, which includes parents and unpaid carers of NDIS participants

General Career Boost Eligibility:

  • Aged 15 years or older and no longer at school
  • Permanently reside in Queensland
  • Australian or New Zealand citizen, Australian permanent resident, or temporary resident with an eligible visa
  • Not currently enrolled in another qualification

Learn more about Career Boost or contact our team.

LLND Requirements
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All students must undertake Queensford College’s Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital (LLND) skills assessment via online LLN Robot System.

Course Study Requirements
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Applicants must meet the Career Boost eligibility requirements listed in the Academic Entry Requirements section above.

Computer Requirements
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Students will need to ensure they are able to connect to the internet and have the capability to use our online learning system that meets the minimum technical requirements, which are:

  • Access to a laptop/computer is preferred
  • An operating system supporting the following browsers (current version and up to three most recent versions): Chrome, Firefox, Safari (excluding Safari on Windows), and Microsoft Edge
    • For Windows: Windows 10, 4 Gb RAM installed (minimum)
    • FOR MAC: Mac OS X 10.13 or above
  • Access to Word processing software, such as Microsoft Word
  • Reliable internet connection
Course Costs
From $20.00
Possible Career Outcomes
Disability Support Worker.
NDIS Support Worker.
Community Care Worker.
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