Course overview
Working in the disability sector can be very rewarding and diverse, and this qualification will give you advanced skills to potentially move into a supervisory role.
The course is delivered by Open Colleges in partnership with ICM Training. It will equip you with the management qualities to supervise other employees, create frameworks for an effective workplace and assist you to empower your clients to participate in the community and seek an appropriate level of independence.
Upon successful completion of the course, you will be able to pursue various roles in a range of professional disability services, including group homes and respite centres.
We recommend that you have some experience working in disability or a related field before enrolling in this course.
This course is offered by Open Colleges on behalf of Integrated Care and Management Training.
Job outcomes
- Behavioural Support Officer
- Community-Based Support Officer
- Disability Support Worker
- Disability Team Leader/Supervisor
- Residential Care Officer
- Senior Personal Care Assistant
Recognition
Study method
- Online
- Blended
- In-class
Duration study load
Maximum 18 months.
Entry requirements
Education
There are no formal education entry requirements for this course.
Minimum Age
You will need to be at least 18 years old
Work placement
The course contains a minimum of 120 hours of work placement
You will need to secure your own Work Placement, however Open Colleges can provide advice and direction through our Work Placement Support Team.
There are a number of statutory checks required by workplaces, such as a National Police Check. These may vary by state. In addition, individual workplaces may impose additional requirements on students undertaking work placement. You will be responsible for the costs of any such checks or requirements.
Your work placement will need to be completed in Australia, and you will be responsible for the costs of any travel, accommodation, statutory checks or other requirements related to your work placement.
To receive a comprehensive guide to undertaking work placement for this course, submit your details in the enquiry box on this page.
Assessment
- Case Studies
- Demonstrations
- Logbook
- Multiple Choice Questions
- Presentations
- Scenario-Based Question
- Short-Answer Questions
- Workplace Portfolio
Subjects
- Work with information about the human body
- Recognise and promote ways to support healthy functioning of the body
- Demonstrate commitment to empowerment for people with disability
- Foster human rights
- Facilitate choice and self-determination
- Apply a person-centred approach to minimise behaviours of concern
- Review context of behaviours of concern
- Provide positive behaviour support according to individualised behaviour support plan
- Complete documentation
- Determine support needs
- Provide support services
- Monitor support activities
- Complete reporting and documentation
- Communicate effectively with people
- Collaborate with colleagues
- Address constraints to communication
- Report problems to supervisor
- Complete workplace correspondence and documentation
- Contribute to continuous improvement
About Open Colleges
Open Colleges puts you at the centre of everything. As an institution, it measures its success in the success of its students. With more than 100 years of experience in distance learning, Open Colleges has the expertise in delivering education and training to individuals seeking to launch, change or accelerate their careers.
Open Colleges Australia focuses on meeting the specific needs of adult learners by delivering highly flexible, accessible and affordable learning opportunities. Its unique learning model provides you with ultimate control – to study anywhere, anytime and at your own pace. Its online campus – OpenSpace – provides you with access to learning resources, expert trainers and assessors, collaboration with other learners and a comprehensive range of support services. Open Colleges is the perfect solution for time-poor students with busy schedules, as it makes getting your qualification possible from wherever you are.
Open Colleges is a Registered Training Organization (RTO 90796)
