Course Overview

This skill set equips you with the skills to support people living with disability in a safe, respectful, and empowering way. You’ll learn how to deliver person-centred care, promote independence, and assist with daily activities. With a focus on practical, real-world skills, this program prepares you to make a positive difference in disability and community care settings.

What you’ll learn

• Provide person-centred support to people living with disability
• Assist with daily living tasks such as meals, mobility, and personal care
• Communicate effectively with clients, families, and care teams
• Apply safe work practices, including infection control and manual handling
• Recognise and respect the rights, choices, and dignity of individuals

Who it’s for

This course is for people who want to start or grow a career in disability support. It’s also suitable for workers in community services or aged care who want to expand their skills and better support people living with disability.

You’ll come away with

• CHCSS00130 Individual Support – Disability Skill Set (on successful completion of assessment) includes:
• CHCCCS038 Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
• CHCDIS011 Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach
• CHCDIS012 Support community participation and social inclusion
• CHCDIS020 Work effectively in disability support
• The practical ability to provide care and assistance in disability settings
• Greater confidence in working with clients, families, and care teams
• A pathway to further study in Individual Support or Disability qualifications

Job outcomes

This skill set can lead to roles such as:

• Disability Support Worker
• Personal Care Assistant
• Community Care Worker

These roles give you the chance to directly support people living with disability and improve their quality of life.

Training provided by Aurora Training & Professional Services Pty Ltd, J2S Training Solutions Pty Ltd and Work Savvy Pty Ltd.