This course has the following entry Requirements:

• Completion of: CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) 
• Completion of: CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) 
• Completion of: CHC30408 Certificate III in Disability PLUS the CHCSS00125 Entry to Certificate IV in Disability Support Skill Set

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Evidence of the following is required BEFORE work placement (hands-on industry experience) can be undertaken:

• National Police Check – For detailed information on the fees applicable, please refer to our ‘Fee Schedule‘.

• National Working with Children Check – The cost of obtaining a Working with Children’s Check varies across different states. For detailed information on the fees applicable in your state, please refer to our course fees page. This can be organised via your State based authority responsible for issuing and providing the Working with Children Check Service.

• NDIS Worker Check – For detailed information on the fees applicable, please refer to our Fee Schedule‘.

• Vaccinations – Evidence of some vaccinations is also a requirement including but not limited to influenza (flu) vaccination, and 3 COVID vaccinations prior to the placement component

Why has this change happened?

Qualifications are superseded to ensure that the qualification reflects the most current skill needs of the relevant industry.

How will this impact me if I want to enter the Disability industry?

• The structure of the updated qualifications provides a clear pathway from the Certificate III to the Certificate IV qualifications

• You will need to complete a Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) first, as this will provide you with the underpinning knowledge needed to enter the market

• Certificate III has become an entry requirement and will offer you a pathway into Certificate IV. Continuing yours studies with Certificate IV in Disability, you will build on your Certificate III skills and knowledge and take on more advanced units of competency within these Certificate IV qualifications to either advance your skills in providing care and support OR in the areas of leadership and supervision

What are the benefits of these updates?

• Units of competency have been updated, and in some cases newly developed, to align with the requirements of the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Workforce Capability Framework and the recommendations of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety, whilst maintaining the scope of job role for a Personal Care Worker at Certificate III or Certificate IV level

• Changes and updates to the industry have been expected due to changes in industry expectations, Government Policy and Legislation, the Royal Commission investigations and of course, the impact of COVID to our vulnerable communities (such as aged, disability and community care)

• The update to the Community Services – CHC training package, focuses on the alignment of qualifications with key job roles, across industry, and to address industry growth and credibility. In the coming years, the update aims to improve the standards of professionalism, customer care and service, and strengthen job roles within different Community Services sectors

• You will be invited to attend a detailed information session.

• Complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment.

• Participate in a Pre-Training Review to determine the most suitable course aligned to your needs.

• A current National Police Check is required prior to commencing the placement.

• A current National Working with Children Check is required prior to commencing the placement if it involves working with minors.

• NDIS Worker Check to work in disability support services is required prior to commencing the placement

• Evidence of certain vaccinations is mandatory, including but not limited to influenza (flu) and 3 doses of COVID-19, prior to placement.

• You must be at least 18 years old to undertake practical work placements.

IT Specifications Required for Study

• A computer or device with at least 8GB of RAM and a processor running at 1.5GHz or faster.

• Stable internet connection with minimum download speed of 10 Mbps and upload speed of 1 Mbps.

• Must have Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and a PDF reader (e.g., Adobe Acrobat) installed.

• Operating system must be Microsoft Windows 8 or newer or Mac OS version 10 or newer.