Certificate III in Disability Work

Course Code: CHC30302
(This qualification is nationally recognised)

Whilst the bulk of the course is face to face training, it is expected that you will also do research and study at home for assignments and essays.
The following requirements are attached to successful completion of this course:
• A work placement component, organised with a local disability service provider
• First Aid Level II
• Current Police Check
 
Occupational Outcomes
Once completed, this certificate enables you to work in the disability field, providing services to people with a disability in the community.
The subjects covered in this course relate to the maintenance of an individual’s personal care and/or other living activities.
This certificate provides a pathway to Certificate IV in Disability Work and the Advanced Diploma of Disability Work.

Roles may include:
• Assistant in Nursing*
• School Support Officer (for children with disabilities)
• Personal Care Assistant
• Home Care Assistant
• Disability Support Worker
• Residential Care Support Worker
• In Home Respite Worker
• Community Access Coordinator

8 Compulsory Units

Nominal Hours

CHCADMIN5A	Work within the administration protocols of the organization
CHCCOM2B	Communicate appropriately with clients and colleagues
CHCDIS1B	Orientation to disability work
CHCDIS2B	Maintain an environment designed to empower people with disabilities
CHCDIS5C	Contribute to positive learning
CHCOHS302A	Participate in safety procedures for direct care work
CHCORG3B	Participate in the work environment
CHCCS405A	Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers

6 Elective Units

Nominal Hours

CHCAC2C	Provide personal care
CHCAD1C	Advocate for clients
CHCCS301A	Work within a legal and ethical framework
CHCDIS3C	Provide services to people with disabilities
CHCAC15A	Provide care support which is responsive to the specific nature of dementia
CHCDIS13A	Support older people with disabilities

Enrolment:
The Information Session forms the initial stage of the enrolment process, providing an opportunity for prospective students to come along and meet some of the tutors as well as finding out more about the course, prior to enrolment. A student induction kit will be circulated to those who choose to enrol at this stage.
 
Fees:
Total fees in 2009 for the Certificate III Aged Care are to be advised

 Concession Rate:
• $55.00 plus $120.00 (Amenities fee)
Tutors:
ECEC has a bank of highly qualified industry tutors with a high standard of training education and recent or current industry experience in the Aged Care sector.
Delivery:
Training is delivered in the class environment, on a part time basis. However, students must allow for a substantial amount of time outside class hours to complete assignments, projects and work placement.

Who is this course for?
The Certificate III in Disability Work is aimed at both existing and new entrants to disability work, who may be working in a residential situation or for a disability organisation.
• Personal Care workers in residential facilities who report directly to a supervisor and are not responsible for other workers.
• For Disability Workers who provide community support and personal care in homes.
• Provides a pathway to articulate into Certificate IV qualifications in the Community Services Training Package.
• For those wanting to gain an accredited qualification.
 
ECEC prides itself on delivering quality training and uses qualified trainers with current or very recent industry experience.
This qualification meets the requirements for employment in the aged care sector.