Advanced Diploma of Disability
(CHC60108)

We are currently bringing this qualification onto our scope of registration and anticipate delivery will commence in 2010.  

Advanced Diploma of Disability provides qualifications for people wishing to work in management type roles within the disability sector.  

Advanced Diploma of Disability is recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework. Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive a Nationally Recognised Qualification.

Career Opportunities:  

• Case manager
  
• Disability development and support officer
  
• House supervisor
  
• Psycho-educational trainer
  
• Psycho-social trainer
  
• Service coordinator
  
• Supervisor
  
• Team leader
  
• Unit manager

Pre-requisites:

To be eligible to enrol in this course you need:

• To be mature aged
  
• To be currently employed in the disability sector
  
• Access to management-type roles to complete assessment tasks
  
• To have experience working in a role which enables you to exercise independent judgment and decision-making, and a range of technical and other skills
  
• A current Working with Children Check and a current National Police Record Check
  
• Moderate computer skills and internet access

Delivery Method:

Flexible & classroom delivery - TBC  

Units Delivered:

• CHCAD603A- Provide systems advocacy services
  
• CHCADMIN604A- Manage the finances, accounts and resources of an organisation
  
• CHCCS604A- Manage the delivery of quality services to clients
  
• CHCCS607D- Coordinate in-service assessment and response to address clients needs
  
• CHCDIS511A- Coordinate services for people with disabilities
  
• CHCINF604C- Manage the organisation's information systems
  
• CHCNET503C- Develop new networks
  
• CHCORG428A- Reflect on and improve own professional practice
  
• CHCORG607C- Manage workplace issues
  
• CHCORG608D- Establish and manage new programs or services
  
• CHCORG611A- Lead and develop others in a community sector workplace
  
• CHCORG610A- Manage change in a community sector organisation
  
• CHCORG620C- Promote and represent the services
  
• HLTOHS500A- Manage OHS processes
  
• CHCCOM403A- Use targeted communication skills to build relationships
  
• CHCORG619C- Manage quality of organisation's service delivery outcomes
  
• HLTHIR403B- Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers
  
• CHCICS422A- Respond holistically to client issues and refer appropriately
  
• CHCICS404A- Plan and provide advanced behaviour support
  
• HLTAP301A- Recognise healthy body systems in a health care context

Training / Career pathways:

You may wish to diversify your qualifications within the community services industry to broaden your career opportunities. A number of the units from the Advanced Diploma of Disability can be credited across to the Diploma of Community Services Co-ordination.

Fee Structure:

State Government Funding may be available to assist with fees for this course.
Call (03) 9761 2156 or send an online enquiry here.

Next Intake:

To be advised