Community & Health

Disability Work & Advocacy

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Course Types

Certificate III in Disability

DurationUp to 6 months Full Time or Part Time equivalent
National CodeCHC30408
TAFE SA CodeMWR
Course TypeTraining Package Qualification
Course UnitsView Units
Example Career ProfileAged or Disabilities CarerAged or Disabilities Carer
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Campus Locations for Course Delivery

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 Campus SATAC
Code 		Application Study Mode Study Load
Full / Part Time		 Scheduled
Adelaide City Closed Check StatusOn CampusPTDay Only
Barossa Valley Closed Check StatusOn & Off CampusFT & PTDay Only
Port Adelaide Closed Check StatusOn & Off CampusPTDay & Evening
Port Pirie Closed Check StatusExternalFT & PT 
Port Pirie Closed Check StatusOn & Off CampusFT & PTDay Only
Renmark Closed Check StatusOn & Off CampusFT & PTDay Only
+Salisbury Closed Check StatusOn & Off CampusPTDay & Evening
+The next course commences in Term 2.

Course Admission Requirements

  • No course admission requirements

Competitive ApplicationsCompetitive ApplicationsHelp…

 Campus SATAC
Code 		Application Study Mode Study Load
Full / Part Time		 Scheduled
Adelaide City Closed Check StatusOn CampusFTDay Only

Course Admission Requirements (for Competitive Applications)

any one of

Selection Criteria

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Selection criteria is only used when there are more applicants for the course than places available. Applicants will be ranked in the following order:

  1. Certificate II in Community Services and Health related area
  2. Certificate III in Community Services and Health related area

Workplace Training ApplicationsWorkplace Training ApplicationsHelp…Help…

 Campus SATAC
Code 		Application Study Mode Study Load
Full / Part Time		 Scheduled
 Adelaide City Closed Check Status Workplace PT 
  • TAFE SA can recognise the skills (RPL) you already have. If you are not able to take time off work to study, TAFE SA will provide any additional training to you while you are on the job, and at your workplace/worksite.
  • The duration of a workplace course is determined by the study plan.
  • Read more about training in the workplace for existing workers.

Course Admission Requirements

  • You must be working in a related industry and provide evidence of this when you enrol.

Course Notes

  • A satisfactory police check will be required at the expense of the student prior to commencing a vocational work placement or gaining employment.

How to Apply

Award Courses

Note: You must be an Australian Resident to apply for this course. For International Students please visit International Courses.

Employment Outcomes

This qualification addresses work in the community and/or residential facilities under direct or regular supervision within clearly defined organisation guidelines and service plans. These workers: Carry out activities to maintain personal care and/or other activities of living for people with a disability; Carry out activities related to an individualised plan; Report directly to a supervisor and are not responsible for other workers.

Note: Completion of a TAFE SA course does not guarantee an employment outcome. Formal requirements other than educational qualifications (eg licensing, professional registration), may apply to some occupations.

Qualifications & Skills Covered

Certificate III in Disability
10 core units: work effectively in the community sector; work effectively with people with a disability; maintain an environment to empower people with disabilities; support community participation and inclusion; contribute to skill development and maintenance; provide support to meet personal care needs; participate in the implementation of individualised plans; support individual health and emotional well being; provide behaviour support in the context of individualised plans; plus 4 elective units.

Note: Students who successfully complete only one or more units of competency within this Qualification will receive a Statement of Attainment.

Fees

This course is funded through the Government of South Australia's Skills for All initiative. To find out if you may be eligible for this funding please answer the following questions:

This course is funded through the Government of South Australia's Skills for All initiative. To find out if you may be eligible for this funding please visit the TAFE SA website.

There may be incidental fees for additional expenses to those required to complete the course. For example for equipment, transport or accommodation.

To help with the payment of your fees, you may be able to pay your fees by instalments. To find out more please visit: www.tafesa.edu.au/fbi

You may also be eligible for a fee concession if you hold a current:

  • Health Care Card
  • Pensioner Concession Card
  • Veterans Affairs Card

or if you are a prisoner in a South Australian correctional institution.

To find out more please visit: www.tafesa.edu.au/concession

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