Overview
This skill set is for people working in various support roles in the disability and/or community services sector who wish to update and further develop skills in providing person centred support.
Qualification: Qualification: |
Statement of Attainment - Individual Support - Disability Skill Set CHCSS00098 |
Program No: Program No: |
SA-HS18 |
Campus: Campus: |
CIT Bruce |
Duration: Duration: |
1 Term part-time (approximately 6 hours a week). You will need to complete approximately 8 hours per week of independent and self-directed learning including online activities, research, report writing, team work, skill development and assessment completion. |
Cost Info: Cost Info: |
The 2021 Semester 1 enrolment fees for this course are based on the costs per subject as indicated below. The total program cost may vary depending on the choice of elective subjects or if subjects are attempted more than once. Subject costs identified as Standard are partially subsidised by the ACT Government. Concessions may be available to eligible students. |
Likely Job Outcome: Likely Job Outcome: |
On completion of this Skill Set participants will have a greater awareness and understanding of the current requirements within the employment areas of: - Support worker - personal carer - care worker - respite worker The units in this program can contribute to further study pathways in the Community Services and Health Training Package. |
Enrolment Type: Application Type: |
Standard |
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Additional Information
This Skill Set requires the demonstration of skills and knowledge in the workplace. This may occur as part of your current employment or through a CIT organised Industry Placement.
Before undertaking any industry placement a Working with Vulnerable People check is required. You will be advised of this requirement at the information and enrolment sessions. Some workplaces may also require a National Police Check.
These units provide credit towards a range of qualifications in the CHC Community Services Training Package at Certificate III or Certificate IV level.
Skills Recognition
Entry Requirements
Participants MUST hold a qualification at Certificate III level or higher in Community Services, Health or related field OR have skills equivalent to the Certificate III qualification requirement.
To study any course at CIT (excluding degrees and non-accredited training) you must have a Unique Student Identifier (USI).
Literacy Skills Information
We suggest that you will need Australian Core Skills Framework levels of at least 2 across reading, writing, learning, oral communication and, depending on your program of study, numeracy skills to successfully complete this program. If you do not have this level, you can still enrol and seek support to improve your skills or you may prefer to begin with a lower level program, or enrol in the Certificate II in Skills for Work and Vocational Pathways (FSK20119) to develop your literacy skills. Please visit Foundation Skills.
Transition Information
Qualifications at CIT are regularly updated or replaced to meet current industry needs and maximise your employment opportunities. If this occurs while you are part way through a qualification, you may need to vary your learning to meet the new national requirements. CIT will aim to make this as smooth as possible for you.
Subject Cancellations/Changes
To ensure positive outcomes for all students, CIT may need to cancel or change classes at short notice. CIT will make every effort to inform students as soon as changes are made and will also make every effort to offer alternative arrangements for students to meet the requirements of the subject and complete their qualification. In an unfortunate instance when this cannot be met, you will receive a full refund. Please ensure you maintain current contact details via CIT Self Service or by contacting CIT Student Services at infoline@cit.edu.au.
Subject Information
Complete 4 subjects
Core: Complete all 4
Related Courses
Certificate IV | Disability CHC43115 |
Certificate III | Individual Support (Disability) CHC33015 |
Statement Attainment | Induction to Disability CHCSS00081 |
More Information
For more information about this course please contact CIT Student Services on (02) 6207 3188 or email infoline@cit.edu.au