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Federation University Australia

  • 38% international / 62% domestic

Certificate in Disability Support

  • Certificate

This qualification reflects the role of individuals in a range of community settings and peoples' homes, who provide support in a manner that empowers people with disabilities to achieve greater levels of independence, self-reliance, community participation and wellbeing.

Key details

Degree Type
Certificate
Duration
32 weeks full-time
Course Code
CHC43121
Study Mode
In person

About this course

This qualification reflects the role of individuals in a range of community settings and peoples' homes, who provide 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 according to and may contribute to an individualised plan, and work without direct supervision. They may be required to supervise and/or coordinate a small team.

Study locations

Ballarat - Mt Helen

Career pathways

  • Social welfare worker
  • Support worker (community services)
  • Disability support worker
  • Disability care worker
  • Team leader
  • Supervisor
  • Care assistant
  • Personal care worker
  • Community care worker

Credit for prior study or work

If what you have learned at work, from other courses, units, from life experience or training provided at work is relevant to this course, you may be entitled to gain unit credits or exemptions. The University is obliged to recognise the AQF qualifications and statements of attainment issued by other registered training organisations. For further details contact Federation University on 1800 333 864.