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:

1. Apply knowledge and skills gained through qualifications and/or previous experience provide training and support to people with disabilities to enhance their ability to achieve greater levels of independence, self-reliance and community participation.
2. Report to service managers and may liaise with health professionals and other service agencies.
3. May work without direct supervision and may be required to supervise and/or coordinate a limited number of lower classified workers.

Victoria and Perth – Online:
This course takes 630 hours which includes attending completing e-learning modules, 200 hours of work placement plus self-directed study. Six days of practical sessions are also required at our campus.

• 10 core units
• 5 elective units

Core units

Elective units

Full Fee for Service Price:  AUD$ 3,800

THIS COURSE IS DELIVERED WITH WA, VIC AND COMMON WEALTH GOVERNMENT FUNDING.

Please refer to IHNA's Fee Payment Policy and Refund Policy.
DTWD WA Funding Fee Structure

 The modes of delivery intended for this course are:

1) E-Learning (Online Delivery).
2) Students are required to complete a simulated practical session and assessment for 4 days.
    If the student did not achieve the required competency; additional sessions may require.
3) Work Experience Placement.
 

Candidates may progress to a higher level of qualifications within and/or across the community sector.  In addition, pathways within disability sector are  identified as below;

CHC40308 Certificate IV in Disability  ==>> CHC50108 Diploma of Disability  ==>> CHC60108 Advance Diploma of Disability

While IHNA do not currently offer the CHC50108 Diploma of Disability, we do offer other relevant pathways from this qualification. Please contact us for more information

Behavioural support officer

• Development officer                 
• Disability officer – day support
• Disability support officer / worker
• Employment coordinator (disability)
• Job coordinator
• Lifestyle support officer
• Local area coordinator
• Marketing coordinator
• Project officer (life enhancement team)
• Residential care officer
• senior personal care assistant
• Social educator
• Social trainer
• Supervisor

Applicants seeking entry in to this course should meet the following criteria.

1. Applicants should be 18 years or over at enrolment.
2. Have successfully completed year 10 of secondary school or equivalent or be of mature age.
3. Communication: applicants should be able to use and respond to written language including some unfamiliar material in a variety of contexts.
4. Applicants are required to complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy test (LLN) and attend an interview session during enrolment.
5. A Satisfactory National Police Clearance Certificate will be required for the work experience placement.
6. Working with Children Check, Vaccination/Immunization Certificate and Proof of Immunity (e.g. serology test results) shall be required for Work Experience Placement, as applicable.
7. Applicants planning to do e-Learning must have access to a computer with internet and basic computer skills.
8. No prerequisite units of competency.

    Working with children check, Vaccination/Immunization Certificate and Proof of Immunity (e.g. serology test results) shall be required for work experience placement, as applicable.

 
Online: Direct online application
 
Email: Download and complete the application form and send it by e-mail with all attachments to enquiry@ihna.edu.au

Post: Download and complete the application form. You can send your completed application and required documentation to our Perth or Melbourne office.

                    
 
                    If you have any other questions, feel free to contact us