• Bendigo City Campus

The Certificate IV in Disability is a full-time course.

Classes: Blended-learning via on campus and online scheduled classes Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10:30am to 1:00pm

• There will be on campus classes for in-person assessments every second week of your course. 
• Minimum 1 day of self-directed study to complete flexible tasks and assessments in addition to the timetabled classes.
• Term breaks are in-line with Victorian school term dates.
• Remote classes will be live and interactive with full teacher support.
• Practical industry placement is 120 hours and will commence as a minimum of 2 days per week.

Anticipated employment opportunities within the disability services industry include the following fields:

• Disability services instructor
• Disability worker
• Disability support officer/worker
• Personal care assistant
• Life skills support worker

As part of the enrolment process we recommend you attend an information session, you will be required to complete Literacy, Language and Numeracy (LLN) online assessment, suitability task, and Pre Training Review (PTR) interview.

Students are no longer required to provide evidence of COVID 19 Vaccination to enrol and attend classes for this course. However, students are still required to provide proof of COVID19 Vaccination by the deadline set by the Placement Team to be eligible to start the practical placement component. Practical placement is a mandatory component of the course.

Please note:

As all of our course delivery features a combination of on-campus and remote (online) learning and we use a online Learning Platform we recommend for all students undertaking the course that they have a suitable and stable internet connection, have access to a portable device ie laptop to be able to access classes, class and learning materials and upload assessments.

This qualification reflects the role of workers in a range of community settings and clients homes, who provide training and support in a manner that empowers people with disabilities to achieve greater levels of independence, self-reliance, community participation and wellbeing. Workers promote a person-centred approach, work without direct supervision and may be required to supervise and/or coordinate a small team.

Our course delivery features a combination of on-campus and remote (online) learning. This flexibility allows our students to continue to study in a safe, guided and supported manner.

Next Available Intake

Start Date: October 2022

Days & Times: Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10:30am to 1:00pm

Duration: 9 months

Mode: (Blended) On campus classes and remote online delivery 

Placement Agreements

Bendigo TAFEs Industry Placement Coordinator will assist students with their placement needs in approved host organisations. Bendigo TAFE will make efforts to secure an appropriate placement.

Along with your training, you are expected to complete a minimum of 15 hours per week of work placement, 120 hours in total. This is to give you experience in working in the Disability Industry, making you more employable. You will need to complete the practical placement outside of class times.

Industry prefer consistent timeframes for placement. It is advised to be flexible with your placement host organisation regarding placement times and hours they are providing you.

If you work in the industry, you may be able to undertake placement with your employer –provided they meet the host requirements. You will need to contact and discuss this with the Placement Team.

Before commencing placement, you are required to provide the following (the cost of these are not included in your course fees):

•Satisfactory National Police Check
•Working With Children Check
•COVID-19 Full Vaccination and Booster (triple vaccination) OR Medical Exemption
•NDIS Workers Screening
•Completion of NDIS Worker Orientation Module
•COVID-19 Infection Control Training
•Resume

• Online application direct to Bendigo TAFE

As part of the enrolment process we recommend you attend an information session, you will be required to complete Literacy, Language and Numeracy (LLN) online assessment, and Pre Training Review (PTR) interview.

Students will be required to be able to use a personal computer, including basic word processing, spread sheet, and electronic communication platforms and internet search engines

You will be assessed throughout the course, assessments may include written, oral or practical assessments. These assessments are designed to show that you have achieved the skills and knowledge required in order to achieve this qualification. Your teacher will provide you information on how you will be assessed for each unit. We use a online Learning Platform to communicate to students, distribute learning materials and assessment. Your assessment will be required to be submitted using our Online Platform also.

There is the opportunity for re-assessment and appeal, which you can discuss with your teacher.

Please note:

As all of our course delivery features a combination of on-campus and remote (online) learning and we use a online Learning Platform we recommend for all students undertaking the course that they have a suitable and stable internet connection, have access to a portable device ie laptop to be able to access classes, class and learning materials and upload assessments.

Blended-learning via online scheduled classes Wednesdays and Thusrdays from 10:30am to 1:00pm

There will be on campus classes for in-person assessments. 

You will be required to undertake 14 units of study. Please see the list of modules for more details about the units. Some of the areas of study are:

• Person centred support
• Empowering peoples with disability
• Understanding legal and ethical requirements
• Understanding complex needs
• Community participation and social inclusion

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