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Overview
About this course
Start a rewarding career in disability support and make a real difference in people’s lives. Learn how to provide individual support, promote independence, support community participation and help people with disability achieve their goals.
Outcomes
What you'll gain
Learning outcomes
Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:
provide personal care and support
help with everyday household tasks
help clients access NDIS and other support services
support clients to build independence and take part in their community
make decisions and respond to different situations
work respectfully and support clients to achieve their goals.
Course outcomes
Learn core skills that prepare you for opportunities in your chosen field.
A nationally accredited Certificate III qualification.
120 hours of work placement with a suitable industry employer.
Specialist skills for working in the disability support sector.
Confidence to support people with disability in their homes or supported accommodation.
Experience in a simulated community or supported accommodation environment.
Strong pathways to continue your studies and improve your job options.
Suitability
Is this course right for you?
Entry requirements
This course requires evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol.
Non-traineeship
There are no entry requirements. You can enrol now.
Traineeship
You must be employed as a trainee in the industry.
Your Apprenticeship Connect Australia Provider (ACAP) must submit your Training Proposal Plan (TPP).
Visit our apprenticeships and traineeships page for more information.
Completion requirements
During your study, you'll need to provide your teacher with the following evidence:
a National Police Check (NPC)
an NDIS Worker Check (NDISWC)
vaccination records, including COVID-19, hepatitis A, hepatitis B and influenza vaccinations
a Working with Children Check (WWCC)
any other documents required by your work placement provider.
Entry recommendations
To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:
an interest in helping people
good communication skills
the ability to manage different tasks
teamwork skills
a reasonable level of fitness for manual handling and first aid tasks
basic computer skills.
Important information:
This course includes topics and situations that might be upsetting. Think about how you might feel before starting the course or working in this area. If you need help getting ready to study, contact us to talk about your options.
We tailor our courses to meet local community needs, so some campuses may have extra entry requirements. Check your preferred location for details. Need help preparing? Contact us for support.
Find Your Fit
This simple tool guides you to a suitable course level based on your foundation skills and confidence.
Pathways
Future career and study options
Career pathways
Our graduates go onto roles like:
Disabilities Services Officer
Disabilities Services Officers work in a range of service units which provide education and community access to people with intellectual, physical, social and emotional disabilities.
Full-time share Full-time workers usually work 35 hours or more a week (in all their jobs combined).
67%
Employment size Employment size is the number of workers who do this as their main job.
2,200 workers
Average age This is the average age of all workers in this job.
43 years
Weekly pay Median earnings are shown for full-time, non-managerial employees paid at the adult rate, before tax or any amounts that are salary sacrificed. These figures are a guide to earnings only and should not be used to determine a wage rate.
$1,240
Average full-time The average full-time hours that people in this role work each week.
40 hours
Skill level rating Skill level ratings are based on the range and complexity of job roles. In general, the higher the skill level, the more formal education and training, previous experience or on-the-job training needed to be good at the job.
High
Gender share
75% female
Future growth The Department of Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business estimates the likely change in number of workers in this role, or industry, over the next 5 years. Future growth is the likely percentage change compared to all other job roles.
Strong Growth
Other jobs include: disability support worker, residential support worker, school support officer (disability), disability service officer, accommodation support worker, personal care assistant, community care worker and respite worker.
Study pathways
Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:
Previous study0 Courses
Begin here to gain experience and confidence in this study area.
The Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) does not have any pre-requisite courses.
Further study2 Courses
Advance your skills to take your career to the next level
Related study1 Course
Learn core skills that prepare you for opportunities in your chosen field.
Your experience counts
At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous study and work experience. You can apply for recognition of prior learning or a credit transfer with any of our courses. If you're successful you'll get your qualification faster.
Units
Units taught in this course
Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 15 units of competency, including 9 core and 6 speciality units.
Please note, not all specialty units are offered at every TAFE NSW location. It is highly recommended that you check with your preferred campus for information about the specialty units offered at that location.
Core units - 9
Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.
Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving supportCHCCCS038
Provide individualised supportCHCCCS031
Support independence and wellbeingCHCCCS040
Recognise healthy body systemsCHCCCS041
TAFE NSW services
Facilities and support
TAFE NSW provides support services across all campus locations and online. Whatever your needs or circumstances, we have the people, resources, counselling and facilities to support you in focusing on your studies.
TAFE NSW Disability Support Service
TAFE NSW Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) support
TAFE NSW Aboriginal Support; Learner support (ABE)
TAFE NSW Careers, Counselling and Pathways Service
TAFE NSW Libraries
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LinkedIn Learning - an online resource which offers innovative courses and tutorials to improve your personal and professional skills
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Info sessions
Want to know more?
There are a total of 15 information sessions planned for this course. They'll take place at different locations across the state.
You can view all sessions related to Healthcare.
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