Diploma of Disability

Course Code: CHC50108
Study Area: Aged Care ＆ Disability

This qualification covers workers who are responsible for the co-ordination and management of agencies delivering services to people with a disability. Workers in this role are usually also involved in service delivery, either direct client work and/or community development projects and have responsibility for supervision of other staff and volunteers.

Where

Off Campus; Bendigo (City Campus)

Duration

This course is offered to students who comply with entry requirements as an RPL or Rapid Recognition process. Some units may have to be completed and students have the option of studying either off campus or by flexible learning with an online component.

Accreditation

This qualification is nationally recognised.

Study options

Off Campus; Flexi-mode

Possible careers

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

Assessor
Local Support Co-ordinator
Case Co-ordinator Manager
Case Manager
Program Service Co-ordinator
Client Service Assessor
Senior Disability Worker
Co-ordinator
Support Facilitator
Local Area Co-ordinator

Course pre-requisites

To gain entry into this course a candidate must:

Be recognised as competent, through a recognised training program or recognition process, against the following units of competency common to:

Certificate IV in Disability (CHC40308)
Work effectively in the community sector (CHCCS411A)
Work effectively with people with a disability (CHCDIS301A)
Facilitate community participation and inclusion (CHCDIS410A)
Facilitate individualised plans (CHCICS)

OR Have sufficient relevant work experience in the disability sector to indicate likely success at this level of qualification in a job role involving:

The application of knowledge with depth in some areas and demonstration of a broad range of technical and other skills.
A wide range of tasks and roles in a variety of context, with complexity in the range and choices of actions required.
The exercise of discretionary judgement and decision making under general guidance. Internet access is required if the student wishes to complete the course online.

Other course requirements

Find out more

This qualification covers workers who are responsible for the co-ordination and management of agencies delivering services to people with a disabiltiy. Workers in this role:

are usually also involved in service delivery, either direct client work and/or community development projects
have responsibility for supervision of other staff and volunteers

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?

Written assessment; Workplace assessment; Project work; Online assessment

How can this course be studied?

Off Campus; Flexi-mode

How is this course delivered?

Off Campus; Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL); Multi-mode; Rapid Recognition

What are the main topics studied in this course?

The key study areas in this course are to manage or co-ordinate quality services for people who have a disability, offering them choice and control of their own life whilst adhering to the policies and prcoedures and legislation required. You will learn skills in case management including complex cases and work intensely with clients, their families, carers and servcies required.

What further study could this course lead to?

This course is a pathway to the Advanced Diploma of Disability.

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	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	01/04/2012	31/03/2013	Flexi-Mode	Additional Info
Bendigo - City Campus	01/07/2012	30/06/2013	Flexi-Mode	Additional Info
Bendigo - City Campus	01/07/2012	30/06/2013	Flexi-Mode	Additional Info
Bendigo - City Campus	01/10/2012	30/09/2013	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?

You will complete a total of 16 units - 12 Mandatory/Core units and 4 Elective units

What is the typical content for this course?

Associated Units

Unit Code	Unit Name	Duration
CHCAD504A	Provide Advocacy And Representation Services	80
CHCCM404A	Undertake Case Management For Clients With Complex Needs	50
CHCCM501A	Coordinate Complex Case Requirements	50
CHCCM503C	Develop, Facilitate And Monitor All Aspects Of Case Management	75
CHCCS310A	Support Inclusive Practice In The Workplace	30
CHCCS503A	Develop, Implement And Review Services And Programs To Meet Client Needs	70
CHCCW503A	Work Intensively With Clients	75
CHCDIS302A	Maintain An Environment To Empower People With Disabilities	90
CHCDIS400C	Provide Care And Support	50
CHCDIS404C	Design Procedures For Support	90
CHCDIS408C	Support People With Disabilities As Workers	50
CHCDIS409A	Provide Services To People With Disabilties With Complex Needs	75
CHCDIS410A	Facilitate Community Participation And Inclusion	60
CHCDIS511A	Coordinate Services For People With A Disability	125
CHCICS404A	Plan And Provide Advanced Behaviour Support (PS)	85
CHCICS410A	Support Relationships With Carers And Families	55
CHCINF505C	Meet Statutory And Organisation Information Requirments	90
CHCNET501A	Work Effectively With Other Services And Networks	45
CHCNET503C	Develop New Networks	75
CHCORG501A	Facilitate Workplace Change And Innovation	55
CHCORG501B	Facilitate Workplace Change And Innovation	55
CHCORG506C	Coordinate The Work Environment	90
CHCORG506D	Co-ordinate The Work Environment	90
CHCORG611A	Lead And Develop Others In A Community Sector Workplace	90
CHCORG611B	Lead And Develop Others In A Community Sector Workplace	90
CHCORG627B	Provide Mentoring Support To Colleagues	60
CHCPOL501A	Access Evidence And Apply In Practice	55
HLTFA301B	Apply first aid	18
HLTFA301C	Apply First Aid	18
HLTHIR403B	Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers	20
HLTHIR403C	Work Effectively With Culturally Diverse Clients And Co-workers	20
HLTOHS400A	Maintain OHS processes	40