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CHSS00130 Individual Support - Disability Skill Set Short Course (4 units)

Course Overview

Train with industry professionals at IMPACT Community Services and build skills in our fully equipped simulated ward environment.

Designed for community services and health workers who hold a Certificate III qualification or higher, this nationally recognised skill set supports you to develop your skills in providing person-centred support to people with disability in a range of community and residential settings.

You'll complete practical assessments and up to 30 hours of vocational placement, gaining practical experience that can enhance your opportunities in disability and community support roles.

  • Entry requirements
  • Units included
  • What You'll Learn
  • Be a new or existing community services and health industry worker
  • Work in a role that involves direct client care or support
  • Hold a Certificate III in Individual Support (or equivalent)
  • Have been employed by the same employer for at least 4 weeks
  • Have technology to access course materials and submit assessments
  • Hold or be eligible to obtain a National Police Check, NDIS Screening Card, Blue Card and Unique Student Identifier (USI)
  • Attend pre-enrolment information sessions and/or interview
  • CHCCCS038: Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
  • CHCDIS011: Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach
  • CHCDIS012: Support community participation and social inclusion
  • CHCDIS020: Work effectively in disability support

Throughout this skill set, you'll develop the knowledge and practical skills needed to provide person-centred support to people with disability in community and residential settings. You'll learn how to support independence, encourage community participation and social inclusion, and use strengths-based approaches to help individuals achieve their goals.

Training also focuses on effective communication, working within the disability sector, and implementing behaviour support strategies that promote dignity, choice and quality of life. Through practical learning and vocational placement, you'll gain hands-on experience and apply your skills in real workplace environments.

Skill Set Details

  • Skill Set Code: CHCSS00129
  • Qualification: Individual Support - Disability Skill Set
  • RTO Code: 0115
  • Nationally Recognised Training

At a Glance

  • Units: 4
  • Start dates: Rolling intake throughout the year
  • Duration: 3 months
  • Study mode: Part-time
  • Delivery: Face to face onsite or online with practical training delivered onsite
  • Delivery Address:
    108 Bargara Rd, Bundaberg
  • Onsite attendance: 6 hours
  • Vocational placement: Up to 30 hours, arranged by IMPACT

  • Fee For Service Cost
  • Eligibility for funding assistance

Not Eligible for Funding?

If you don’t meet the eligibility criteria for the listed funding options, please contact us. The full course cost is $1,000 ($250 per unit), and flexible payment plans can be arranged.

Email training@impact.org.au or call 07 4153 4233.

Funding available for eligible students. Eligibility criteria apply.

Contact IMPACT Community Services to discuss your eligibility.

Email training@impact.org.au or call 07 4153 4233.

Ready to take the next step?

Submit an expression of interest and the Training Services team will help you understand course options, eligibility and next steps.

Get in touch now!

Funding & Fees

Funding options may be available for eligible students. Course fees and co-contribution fees vary depending on the course, funding program and student circumstances.

Need help understanding funding options?

Our Training Team can help with course information, funding eligibility, student support services, enrolment enquiries, training records, complaints and appeals.

Phone: (07) 4153 4233 || Email: training@impact.org.au

RTO Code: 0115

Nationally recognised training delivered by IMPACT Community Services RTO 0115.

IMPACT Community Services is a Skills Assure Supplier approved to deliver Queensland Government subsidised training.

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