Course in Introduction to the National Disability Insurance Scheme

Do you want to learn more about the NDIS or make a difference to people with disabilities?

Course code

22469VIC

Delivery location

Off Campus Delivery

International

Not available for International students

Length

Part Time, 2 weeks.

Start dates

26 April, 31 May, 26 July, 27 September, 25 October

• Read more about this course

  For students eligible for concession and government-subsidised training, this course is free.
  
  INHERENT REQUIREMENT
  Students should be aware that the core skill levels required for this will range from 2 to 3.
  
  Physical:
  - Stand and / or walk for prolonged periods (>30 minutes) of time when working within a care role,
  - Lift and or assist in the movement / of a patient(s) of varying size and capacity
  - Provide basic cleaning duties including but not limited to, wiping down surfaces, mopping, carrying cleaning products of varying weights including buckets, cleaning agents and other pieces of equipment between locations and ability to operate a step ladder safely.
  
  Cognitive:
  - Robust interpersonal skills including written, verbal and non-verbal practices.
  - Ability to take and provided structured critical feedback as well as follow basic instructions both written and verbal.
  - Learners must instil sound bedside manners including personal hygiene and general sense for infection control and general WHS practices
  - Learners must have basic computer literacy, including but not limited to the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), email functions, internet browsing and other general computer functions.

• Study units

  Unit code	Unit Description
  VU22448	Work effectively with a national disability insurance scheme participant

• Career pathways

  Nationally recognised training	Course in Introduction to the National Disability Insurance Scheme	Certificate IV In Disability
  Possible job outcome	NDIS direct support worker disability worker personal carer community worker	integration aid support worker residential care officer disability support officer

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• Admission requirements

  Admission requirements are completion of BKSB assessment with an outcome of ACSF exit level 2 - working level 3, for both literacy and numeracy, Applicants must be at least 16 years of age at the time of commencement, Please note: students need a Valid Working with Children Check (volunteer), a clear national police check and immunisations to undertake practical placement. Students will be unable to successfully complete the course without completing placement, Students must have satisfactorily completed a minimum of year 9 or equivalent, Students need to be able to complete manual tasks associated with therapy assistance and should have a proficient level of physical fitness to be able to complete the course

• Fees

  Fees

  Indicative course fees
  	Student eligible for government-subsidised training Course fees for students eligible for Skills First funding		Full fee paying Fees for a student not eligible for Skills First funding or concession.
  	Concession Fees for student eligible for Skills First funding and concession.	Non-concession Fees for a non-concession student eligible for Skills First funding.
  Maximum full course tuition fee* (GST exempt)	N/A	N/A	$420.00
  Total course materials and associated fees (GST inc)	N/A	N/A	$0.00
  Student Services fee (GST inc and maximum payable each year)	N/A	N/A	N/A
  Payable	N/A	N/A	$420.00

  *The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Material fees are also subject to change given individual circumstances.  Please note: Fees will be subject to change if the course runs over two or more calendar years. You will also be required to pay the Student Services fee for each year of enrolment. Check here to see if you are eligible for government-subsidised training. Training to eligible students is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding. Students with a disability are encouraged to apply for this course using Skills First funding.