Advanced Diploma of Disability

Course Code: CHC60108
Study Area: Aged Care ＆ Disability

This qualification is for disability workers who operate at an advanced skill level to provide specialist disability services and act as a resource for other workers suitable for those providing professional supervision of staff including volunteers, working intensively with clients and/or work with clients with complex needs. Coordinating work programs, supervising accommodation service delivery and/or managing services.

Where

Off Campus; Bendigo (City Campus)

Duration

This course is offered via RPL or Rapid Recognition for people already working in the industry. The course is aimed to be self-paced and can be completed in one or two years, either off campus or flexibly with online learning.

Accreditation

This qualification is nationally recognised.

Study options

Off Campus; Flexi-mode

Possible careers

This course can lead to employment in the following position titles:

Case Manager
Service Co-ordinator
Disability Development and Support Officer
Supervisor
House Supervisor
Team Leader
Psycho-educational Trainer
Unit Manager
Psycho-social Trainer

Course pre-requisites

To gain entry into this course candidates need to have previous experience in the disability sector in a job role involving:

The self-directed application of knowledge with substantial depth in some areas
The exercise of independent judgement and decision-making
The application of a range of technical and other skills.

Students will need to have access to a computer to enable them to study online.

Other course requirements

You will complete a total of 20 units which comprise:

16 Mandatory/Core units
4 General elective units

Find out more

This qualification covers those workers who may operate at an advanced skills level to:

provide specialist services
act as a resource for other workers
provide professional supervision of staff including volunteers
work intensively with clients
work with clients with complex needs
co-ordinate work programs
supervisor accommodation service delivery
manage services

What is the application process?

Online application direct to Bendigo TAFE

What is the selection process?

Individual Interview

Will my previous experience and study be recognised?

Recognition of your current qualifications and prior learning: Bendigo TAFE has processes to give you credit for relevant units from your prior study, and to assess your prior learning against units in a course.

What are the standard assessment methods?

Project work; Online assessment; Workplace assessment; Written assessment

How can this course be studied?

Off Campus; Flexi-mode

How is this course delivered?

Off Campus; Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL); Electronic; Employment based training; Multi-mode

What are the main topics studied in this course?

The key study areas are:

understanding the organisations finances and relevant systems
managing and maintaining quality client services including setting up new networks
maintaining existing networks, establishing client assessments
co-ordinating the services for people with a disability including organising staff
you will learn about business management systems, handling workplace issues and reflection of your own work practices ensuring you are an efficient and effective manager

What further study could this course lead to?

Once this qualification is gained the student may then attend a tertiary institute for further study in the area of their choice.

Can this course be delivered as an Apprenticeship or Traineeship?

When is this course scheduled to start?

Associated Sessions

Campus	Start Date	End Date	Attendance Mode	Additional Information
Bendigo - City Campus	04/01/2012	21/12/2012	Flexi-Mode	Additional Info
Bendigo - City Campus	01/02/2012	30/06/2012	Flexi-Mode	Additional Info
Bendigo - City Campus	01/04/2012	31/08/2012	Flexi-Mode	Additional Info
Bendigo - City Campus	01/04/2012	31/03/2013	Flexi-Mode	Additional Info
Bendigo - City Campus	01/07/2012	30/06/2013	Flexi-Mode	Additional Info
Bendigo - City Campus	01/08/2012	01/08/2013	Flexi-Mode	Additional Info
Bendigo - City Campus	01/10/2012	30/09/2013	Flexi-Mode	Additional Info

Please contact Bendigo TAFE for more information.

What are the fees for this course?

What are the requirements for successful completion of this course?

What is the typical content for this course?

Associated Units

Unit Code	Unit Name	Duration
BSBMGT608A	Manage innovation and continuous improvement	60
BSBMGT608B	Manage Innovation And Continuous Improvement	70
BSBRSK501A	Manage Risk	60
CHCAD603A	Provide Systems Advocacy Services	90
CHCADMIN604A	Manage The Finances, Accounts, And Resources Of An Organisation	90
CHCCOM504A	Develop, Implement And Promote Effective Workplace Communication (Management Stream MS)	80
CHCCS422A	Respond holistically to client issues and refer appropriately	75
CHCCS604A	Manage The Delivery Of Quality Services To Clients	90
CHCCS607D	Coordinate In-service Assessment And Response To Address Client Needs	75
CHCDIS511A	Coordinate Services For People With A Disability	125
CHCICS404A	Plan And Provide Advanced Behaviour Support (PS)	85
CHCINF604C	Manage The Organisation's Information Systems	75
CHCMH504D	Provide A Range Of Services To People With Mental Health Issues (Practitioner Stream PS)	150
CHCNET503C	Develop New Networks	75
CHCOHS501A	Manage workplace OHS management system	40
CHCORG428A	Reflect On And Improve Own Professional Practice	120
CHCORG607C	Manage Workplace Issues	75
CHCORG608D	Establish And Manage New Programs Or Services	75
CHCORG610A	Manage Change In A Community Sector Organisation	150
CHCORG611A	Lead And Develop Others In A Community Sector Workplace	90
CHCORG611B	Lead And Develop Others In A Community Sector Workplace	90
CHCORG619C	Manage Quality Of Organisation's Service Delivery Outcomes	90
CHCORG620C	Promote And Represent The Organisation	40
HLTAP301A	Recognise healthy body systems in a health care context	70
HLTAP301B	Recognise Healthy Body Systems In A Health Care Context	70
HLTHIR403B	Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers	20
HLTHIR403C	Work Effectively With Culturally Diverse Clients And Co-workers	20
HLTOHS500A	Manage OHS processes	40