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106 I TAFE Courses I Health and Human Services
DISABILITY WORK
CHC40799 Certificate IV in Community
Services (Disability Work)
VTAe code: 78061 (Prahran), 71031 (Wantirna)
This course is designed to provide training for people working with people with
disabilities. This could include employment in residential, employment. training,
recreation or advocacy settings.
Campus
Prahran; Wantirna
Career opportunities
The Certificate IV in Community Services (Disbaility Work) is recognised as the
current primary qualification in the disability field.
Successful completion of this course may act as credits for students wishing to
continue studying in the following courses offered within the Community and
Further Education Department. and the Human Services Department, including
Certificate IV in Community Services (Youth Work!. Diploma in Community
Services (Welfare Studies), and Diploma of Community Services (Community
Work). The course also has pathways to the Bachelor of Social Sciences (Human
Services).
Course duration
One-year full-time or two years part-time.
Structure
Students participate in 200 hours on-the-job training in a range of workplace
settings. This placement is organised by the Department in consultation with
students' preferences.
Course subjects
CHCAD 1 A
CHCCD1A
CHCCoM3A
CHCDIS1A
CHCDIS2A
CHCDIS3A
CHCDIS6A
CHCNET2A
CHAoRG4A
CHCCS6A
CHCCS2A
CHCINF2A
CHAoRG5A
CHCDIS4
Advocate for Clients
Support Community Participation
Utilise Specialist Communicaton Skills
Orientation to Disability Work
Maintain an Environment Designed to Empower People with
Disabilities
Provide Services to people with Disabilities
Plan & Implement Community Integration
Maintain Effective Networks
Follow the Organisations Occupational Health & Safety Policies
Assess and Deliver Services to Clients with Complex Needs
Deliver and Develop Client Service
Maintain Organisations Information System
Maintain an Effective Work Environment
Design Procedures for Support
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements. However, preference is given to people
who have experience with people with disabilities. This may include personal
experience or paid or unpaid employment.
Application procedure
Full-time applications must be made through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions
Centre (VTAC). Part-time applicants should apply directly to the Department on
(03) 9214 6866 (Prahran) or 9210 1212 (Wantirna). All applicants are required to
attend an information session and a group interview. Applicants must also
undergo a police check.
further information
Contact the Community and Further Education Department on:
(03) 9214 6866 (Prahran), or
(03) 92101212 (Wantirna)
Website: www.tafe.swin.edu.au/cafe/
DlVERSIONAL THERAPY
3190KWA Certificate IV in
Diversional Therapy
Providing leisure opportunities for older people and people with disabilities is a
new and growing field in Australia. As these new programs emerge, there is an
increasing need to provide qualified professionals to facilitate these leisure and
recreation programs. The Certificate IV in Diversional Therapy aims to meet this
need by providing accredited training to people currently working or wishing to
work within this area.
Campus
Croydon; Prahran
Career opportunities
Employment as diversional therapists or activities workers in the aged and/or
disabilities services fields.
Course duration
Two years part-time.
Structure
Students attend two classes per week (ordinarily on the same day) for two years.
Course subjects
0046BMOl Behaviour Management
NCS013 Interviewing Skills
0046DTOl Introduction to Diversional Therapy
NCSOll Client Interaction
0046LHOl Introduction to Leisure and Health
VAA198 Ageing in Australian Society
0046PS01 Psychology
0046RLOl Recreation Leadership
0046LPOl Introduction to Leisure programs for people with Specific Needs
NCS015 Presenting reports
Vocational Placement
Entry requirements
Tliere are no formal entry requirements. However, preference is given to people
with experience working with older people or people with disabilities.
Application procedure
Applicants should apply directly to the Department of Health, Recreation and
Human Services on (03) 9214 6866.
further information
Contact the Department of Health, Recreation and Human Services on:
(03) 9214 6866 (Prahran), or
(03) 92101212 (Wantirna)
Website: www.tafe.swin.edu.au/socscij
MENTAL HEALTH
CHC50899 Diploma of Community Services
(Mental Health) - Non clinical
This course aims to equip participants with the knowledge, skills and values to
work as a psychiatric disability worker.
Campus
Prahran
Career opportunities
Employment can include working in residential. advocacy casework or community
support roles. A Pathway is also available for entry into Swinburne's Bachelor of
Social Science (Human Services) or a range of other degree courses.
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