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    • Course code
      CHC60108
    • Location
      Frankston
    • Length
      Part Time

      1.5 years

    • Commencing
      February
    • How to Apply
      Direct to Chisholm

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    Advanced Diploma of Disability Work

    Acquire skills to work at an advanced level in the disability sector. Enhance your capability as a team leader, supervisor and manager. Potential to enrol in the Advanced Diploma of Disability and the Advanced Diploma in Community Sector Management.

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  • Possible Job Outcomes

      Supervisor

      Disability Development and Support Officer

      Case Manager

      Program Manager

      House Supervisor

      Disability Worker

      Team Leader

      Service Coordinator

  • Sample Units of Study

    CHCORG611A - Lead and develop others in a community sector workplace

    CHCCS604A - Manage the delivery of quality services to clients

    CHCORG607C - Manage workplace issues

    CHCORG620C - Promote and represent the service

    CHCAD603A - Provide systems advocacy services

    CHCORG428AA - Reflective practice

    CHCDIS511A - Coordinate services for people with disabilities

    HLTOHS500A - Manage OHS processes

    CHCORG608D - Establish and manage new programs or services

  • Costs

    Course fees can vary. Also, depending on your situation, you may be eligible for government subsidised training or other exemptions may apply. For more information check the FAQs and the 'Fees and charges' page on this website. Or you can call 1300 CHISHOLM (1300 244 746) or email us your enquiry

  • Notes

    Chisholm offers the Practitioner stream of this course which focuses on providing students with knowledge and skills to work with clients with complex needs. Students undertaking this qualification need to have previous experience in the disability sector at a substantial level of depth involving the self-directed application of knowledge. They includes exercising independent judgement and decision-making at work and will have a range of technical and other skills. The course is tailored to individuals in positions of management or co-ordination.

    Entry requirements: Mature age entry with previous experience in the disability sector at a management or co-ordinator level.

    You must attend an information session prior to enrolling.

    • Career Path

    • Requirements

      Mature age entry with previous experience in the disability sector at a management or co-ordinator level.

    • This Course

      Advanced Diploma of Disability Work

    • Further Study

      Contact an enrolment officer

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    Applying and Enrolling

    To enrol at Chisholm, you need to apply, and then be accepted. Procedures to apply for courses vary. A TAFE application may go through VTAC, for example. In other cases the application may be direct to Chisholm or through your employer or school.

    With a successful Chisholm Institute of TAFE application, in some cases,  you may need to attend an information session or submit a portfolio prior to completing your enrolment.

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