Overview
This qualification reflects the role of workers in a range of community settings and clients’ homes, who provide training and support in a manner that empowers people with disabilities to achieve greater levels of independence, self-reliance, community participation and wellbeing. Workers promote a person-centred approach, work without direct supervision and may be required to supervise and/or coordinate a small team.
- Completed and signed 'Application for Enrolment Form';
- Prerequisite certificate III Individual support;
- Certified transcripts of academic records including the last two years of schooling;
- Certified evidence of completing year 12;
- Certified evidence of date of birth/Passport;
- Certified evidence English language proficiency;
- Letter(s) of recommendation from teacher(s) (if available);
- Minimum Age Requirement: 18 years of age;
- Unique Student Identifier (USI)- application for USI is done at the time of enrolment into the course.
Qualification details
| VET National Code | CRICOS Code | Course Duration | Work Placement hours | Material Fee | Offshore Price | Onshore Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHC43121 | 115247K | 30 weeks | 120 hours | $500 | $8,000 | $5,000 |
Work Placement Program Work placement is not optional; this course includes 120 hours of practical placement. We understand the industry and can assist you in finding Work Placement. JTI Work placement Coordinator, JTI Trainers and the student will work collaboratively in securing a work placement. Once you are marked satisfactory in the required units, you apply for work placement by completing an online or manual work placement form at any of our campuses. You can indicate your availability and preferred location. We endeavour to place you in a facility of your choice, however we cannot guarantee this as availability in the facility is a factor. Once you submit your form, all parties will work towards securing a place for you. On average, it takes approximately 3 weeks to secure work placement. To attain your certificate, you must complete both theory assessments and Work Placement. If your working with children check or police check have a previous conviction, you need to discuss this with a JTI Trainer/Work Placement Coordinator before enrolling in this course.
Pre-requisites for Work Placement
- Completed the required units
- Current First Aid Certificate
- Completed Manual Handling
- A valid working with children check
- A valid National Police Check
- Zero balance on course fees
| Unit Code | Unit Name | Core/Elective |
|---|---|---|
| CHCCCS044 | Follow established person-centred behaviour supports | Core |
| CHCDIS017 | Facilitate community participation and social inclusion | Core |
| CHCDIS018 | Facilitate ongoing skills development using a person-centred approach | Core |
| CHCDIS019 | Provide person-centred services to people with disability with complex needs | Core |
| CHCLEG003 | Manage legal and ethical compliance | Core |
| CHCMHS001 | Work with people with mental health issues | Core |
| HLTWHS003 | Maintain work health and safety | Core |
| CHCCCS004 | Assess co-existing needs | Elective |
| CHCCCS007 | Develop and implement service programs | Elective |
| CHCDIV003 | Manage and promote diversity | Elective |
Written Assessments, Case Studies/ScenariosSimulations/roleplay ReflectivePractice/Self-reflection, Research Activity/Projects/Plans.third party Observation, Work placement Assessment Task
This qualification has pathways for further study in Pathways into the qualification Preferred pathways for candidates considering this qualification include:
- Diploma of Community Services
- Diploma of Mental Health
Available job Opportunities after completing the course :
- Behavioural support officer
- Disability officer – day support
- Disability development support officer (DDSO)
- Employment coordinator (disability)
- Lifestyle support officer
- Local area coordinator
- Residential care officer
- Senior PCA assistant
- For accounting issues, contact: accounts1@jti.edu.au
- For work placement, contact: workplacement@jti.edu.au
- For student support, contact studentsupport@jti.edu.au
- Any IT issues, contact itsupport@jti.edu.au
- Any enquiries, contact contact@jti.edu.au
- For Certificate and Statement of Attainment, contact certificates@jti.edu.au
- For urgent enquiries call our Head office (City Campus : 03 9055 5007)
- That a learner will successfully complete a training product on our scope of registration. Learners need to put effort in their study and completion of assignments and JTI will provide the trainers and required resources to enable the learner to successfully complete their study.
- A training product can be completed in a manner which does not meet the requirements of clause 1.1 and 1.2 of VET standards 2015 e.g in a shorter period of time than the AQF specifications.
- A learner will obtain a particular employment outcome where this is outside the control of JTI. JTI is a training organisation and has no control of employment outcomes.
*For more information please check International student’s Handbook (From the JTI Website)
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