Certificate III in Disability

(CHC30408)

The Certificate III in Disability course is suitable for people that want to work in community &/or residential facilities. These workers will carry out activities to maintain personal care and/or other activities of living for people with a disability carry out activities related to an individualised plan and report directly to a supervisor and are not responsible for other workers.
 
Occupational titles may include:
  • Accommodation support worker
  • Field officer
  • Assistant in nursing *
  • Home care assistant
  • Care assistant
  • In-home respite care worker
  • Client assistant
  • Nursing assistant *
  • Community access coordinator
  • Personal care assistant
  • Community care worker
  • Personal care giver
  • Community house worker
  • Personal care worker
  • Community support worker
  • Residential aide
  • Disability service officer
  • Residential care officer
  • Disability support officer
  • Residential care support worker
  • Disability support worker
  • School support officer (working with children with disabilities)
  • Family support worker
  • Support worker
*Not relevant in some jurisdictions
 
Course Content

CHCDIS301A
CHCCS411A
CHCOHS312A
HLTHIR403B
CHCDIS302A
CHCICS301A
HLTAP301A
CHCICS302A
CHCCS305A

CHCICS305A
CHCDIS322A
CHCDIS323A
CHCICS303A
HLTFA301B
Work effectively with people with a disability
Work effectively in the community sector
Follow safety procedures for direct care work
Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers
Maintain an environment to empower people with disabilities
Provide support to meet personal care needs
Recognise healthy body systems in a health care context
Participate in the implementation of individualised plans
Assist clients with medication (Note pre-requisite HLTAP301A)
Provide behaviour support in the context of individualised plans
Support community participation and inclusion
Contribute to skill development and maintenance
Support individual health and emotional well being
Happly First Aid

 

Why train with H&H?

We have a variety of study options to suit you.  Full time, part time, night and weekend courses are available. We are close to all public transport facilities (3 minute walk from Granville Train Station) you can also complete your course via distance learning (home based).  For further information on course times please contact us at granville@hnh.org.au.
 
Our trainers are qualified with years of experience; they are highly regarded in the disability industry.
 
When you complete a course with H&H you will be job ready in this industry.  
 
You have gained valuable skills on your work placement at a residential/community facility and will have the following -
  • Complete Qualification
  • First Aid Certificate
  • Work Experience
  • Current Police check
  • Student Volunteer Declaration form
  • Resume
  • Personalised Cover Letters
  • Reference from your trainer
  • Post support from the trainers when you gain employment

Certificate IV in Disability

(CHC40308)

This qualification addresses work in residential group homes, training resource centres, day respite centres and open employment services, other community settings and clients’ homes.
 
These workers:
  • Apply knowledge and skills gained through qualifications and/or previous experience to provide training and support to people with disabilities to enhance their ability to achieve greater levels of independence, self reliance and community participation
  • Report to service managers and may liaise with health professionals and other service agencies
  • May work without direct supervision and may be required to supervise and/or coordinate a limited number of lower classified workers.
Occupational titles may include:
  • Behavioural support officer
  • Marketing coordinator
  • Development officer
  • Project officer (life enhancement team)
  • Disability officer – day support
  • Residential care officer
  • Disability support officer / worker
  • Senior personal care assistant
  • Employment coordinator (disability)
  • Social educator
  • Job coordinator
  • Social trainer
  • Lifestyle support officer
  • Supervisor
  • Local area coordinator
 
Course Content:

CHCCS400A
CHCCS411A
CHCDIS301A
CHCDIS302A
CHCDIS405A
CHCDIS410A
CHCDIS411A

CHCICS402A
CHCICS305A

HLTOHS300A
CHCAD401D
CHCDIS408C
CHCDIS409A

CHCORG406A
CHCICS401A
Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework
Work effectively in the community sector
Work effectively with people with a disability
Maintain an environment to empower people with Disabilities
Facilitate skills development and maintenance
Facilitate community participation and inclusion
Communicate using augmentative and alternative communication strategies
Facilitate individualised plans
Provide behaviour support in the context of individualised plans
Contribute to OHS Process
Advocate for clients
Support people with disabilities as workers
Provide services to people with disabilities with complex needs
Supervise work
Facilitate support for personal care needs

Why train with H&H?

We have a variety of study options to suit you.  Full time, part time, night and weekend courses are available. We are close to all public transport facilities (3 minute walk from Granville Train Station) you can also complete your course via distance learning (home based).  For further information on course times please contact us at granville@hnh.org.au.
 
Our trainers are qualified with years of experience; they are highly regarded in the disability industry.
 
Upon completion of your course you will receive -
  • Complete Qualification
  • Current Police check
  • Student Volunteer Declaration form
  • Resume
  • Personalised Cover Letters
  • Reference from your trainer
  • Post support from the trainers
H&H Accredited Training Australasia Inc.
98 South Street, Granville NSW 2142

T: 02 9897 3633 F: 02 9897 2833
E: granville@hnh.org.au

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