Disability Courses in Melbourne
There are 20 courses available in Melbourne for people who want to study disability.
CHC33021
Online, On Campus, Traineeship
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Possible job outcomes:
Home Carer
Aboriginal Disability Worker
Trainee Support Worker
Disability Support Worker
Home Care Assistance Worker
Community Care Worker
Residential Care Worker
Personal Carer
Aged Care Worker
The Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) equips individuals with the skills to work in the disability sector, including person-centered care, communication, safety procedures, promoting independence, and community participation. This course includes supervised work placements. On completion, graduates can work as disability support workers in various settings..
Average duration: 12 months.
CHC33021
Online, On Campus, Traineeship
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Possible job outcomes:
Aged Care Worker
Personal Carer
Residential Care Worker
Community Care Worker
Home Care Assistance Worker
Support Worker
Disability Support Worker
Trainee Support Worker
Aboriginal Aged Care Worker
Home Carer
Aged Care Social Worker
The Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) is a comprehensive program aimed at preparing students to provide personalized care and support to elderly individuals. Through a combination of theoretical knowledge and practical training, students will learn to assist with daily activities, promote independence, and contribute to the well-being and quality of life of older people in various care settings.
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Average duration: 12 months.
CHC43415
Online, On Campus, Distance, Traineeship
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Possible job outcomes:
Diversional Therapy Assistant
Lifestyle Coordinator
A Certificate IV in Leisure and Health CHC43415 is great for students needing the skills to design and implement leisure activities and health programs. And our course providers have structured the electives in this qualification so students gain specialised skills for working with elderly clients at home or in Australian aged care facilities.
The Certificate IV in Leisure and Health CHC43415 is a nationally recognised training qualification and part of the official Community Services Training Package..
Average duration: 12 months.
CHC33021
Online, On Campus, Traineeship
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Possible job outcomes:
Trainee Support Worker
Aboriginal Aged Care Worker
Disability Support Worker
Aged Care Worker
Personal Carer
Residential Care Worker
Community Care Worker
Home Care Assistance Worker
Home Carer
Aboriginal Disability Worker
The Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability) is a comprehensive program designed to equip students with the necessary knowledge and practical skills to provide care and support to individuals in the ageing and disability sectors. Through a combination of theoretical learning and hands-on training, students will develop a deep understanding of person-centred care, communication techniques, and the ability to assist individuals with daily living activities, promoting independence and enhancing their quality of life..
Average duration: 12 months.
CHC33021
Online, On Campus, Distance, Traineeship
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Possible job outcomes:
Aged Care Worker
Personal Carer
Residential Care Worker
Community Care Worker
Home Care Assistance Worker
Disability Support Worker
Trainee Support Worker
Home Carer
Care Coordinator
Community Support Worker
Become a qualified personal carer with the CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support. This nationally recognised qualification allows you to enter one of Australia’s most rapidly growing work sectors and you can specialise in either aged care or disability support. The course covers: supporting independence and wellbeing, recognising healthy body systems, communication protocols in health and community services, implementing infection controls, workplace safety for direct client care, recognising risk of falls, visiting client residences, assisting with client medications, and much more. Enquire now for the full list of study units, personal care career outcomes, and course openings in your area..
Average duration: 12 months.
CHC43121
Online, On Campus, Distance, Traineeship
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Possible job outcomes:
Disability Support Worker
Disability Team Leader
Disability Service Officer
Aboriginal Disability Worker
Level-up your career in disability support services with the CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support. This nationally recognised qualification will teach you how to provide person-centred services to people with disabilities and mental health issues. The course covers: on-the-job safety, client rights and independence, facilitating community participation and social inclusion, assisting with movement, transporting individuals, visiting client residences, and much more. Enquire now for entry requirements, disability support career outcomes, and upcoming enrolment opportunities near you.
Entry Requirements
Completion of: CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)
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Completion of: CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)
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Completion of: CHC30408 Certificate III in Disability PLUS the CHCSS00125 Entry to Certificate IV in Disability Support Skill Set..
Average duration: 12 months.
CHC43015
Online, On Campus, Distance, Traineeship
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Possible job outcomes:
Lifestyle Coordinator
Aboriginal Aged Care Worker
Aged Care Team Leader
Residential Care Officer
Diversional Therapy Assistant
Become an aged care support worker with the nationally recognised CHC43015 Certificate IV In Ageing Support. This hands-on qualification will teach you how to deliver personal care services to elderly people in nursing homes, aged care facilities, community centres, and private residences. You’ll learn how to coordinate services for older people and meet their personal support needs. At the same time you’ll learn the many risks and issues facing older Australians including falls, dementia, isolation, grief and loss, medication. The course also covers: relationship building, client independence and wellbeing, palliative approach, falls prevention, client transport, communication skills, and much more. Enquire now for entry requirements, aged care career outcomes, and enrolment openings in your area..
Average duration: 24 months.
HLT43021
Online, On Campus, Traineeship
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Possible job outcomes:
Speech Pathologist Assistant
Nutrition Assistant
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Therapy Aide
Allied Health Professional
Diversional Therapy Assistant
Allied Health Assistant
Get a support role in allied health care with the HLT43021 Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance. This nationally recognised qualification will teach you how to provide therapeutic support under the guidance of an allied health professional and allows you to specialise in Movement and Mobility, Nutrition and Dietetic, Communication and Swallowing, Rehabilitation and Reablement, Medical imaging, Psychosocial, or Podiatry. The course covers: medical terminology, behaviours of concern, carer and family relationships, workplace diversity, impact of health conditions, infection controls, direct client care, and much more. Enquire now for entry requirements, allied health career outcomes, and enrolment opportunities in your area..
Average duration: 12 months.
CHC53415
Online, On Campus
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Possible job outcomes:
Diversional Therapy Assistant
Lifestyle Coordinator
Secure a rewarding career in community service developing leisure and health programs with the Diploma of Leisure and Health (CHC53415). This nationally recognised diploma teaches you how to improve the psychological, spiritual, social, emotional, and physical wellbeing of marginalised, disabled, and isolated people. What could be better than a job that makes people happy? Choose elective units in disability, forced migration, dementia, mental health, working with elderly.
Enquire now for the full list of study units and opportunities to study online or on-campus..
Average duration: 12 months.
CHC33021
Online, On Campus
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Possible job outcomes:
Home Carer
Home Care Assistance Worker
Community Care Worker
Residential Care Worker
Personal Carer
Aged Care Worker
Disability Support Worker
Aboriginal Aged Care Worker
Trainee Support Worker
Gain the essential skills and knowledge to provide compassionate and professional care to elderly individuals in both home and community settings with our Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Home and Community) program. Learn to support the physical and emotional well-being of seniors, while fostering a sense of independence and connection within the ageing population..
Average duration: 12 months.
CHCSS00088
Online, On Campus, Traineeship
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Possible job outcomes:
Community Support Worker
Support Worker
Disability Support Worker
The CHCSS00088 - Induction provides participants with a comprehensive introduction to the community services and health sector. This course covers essential industry knowledge, standards, and practices, equipping learners with a solid foundation for a successful and ethical career in this dynamic field..
Average duration: 2 months.
11076NAT
Online
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Possible job outcomes:
Disability Support Worker
Disability Service Officer
The 11076NAT Diploma of Leadership in Disability Services equips individuals with essential emotional intelligence, community, and interpersonal skills crucial in the disability services sector. Developed in collaboration with industry experts, this qualification prepares leaders to manage teams effectively, deliver optimal services to NDIS participants, and foster organizational growth. It is tailored for both experienced leaders and those aspiring to frontline roles, aiming to enhance their leadership capabilities within the NDIS framework.
Enquire now for the full list of elective choices, entry requirements, and available enrolment dates..
Average duration: 24 months.
Online, On Campus, Distance
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Career Counsellor
Crisis Counsellor
Case Manager
Community Development Worker
Child Safety Officer
Disability Support Worker
Youth Worker
If you’re passionate about helping people have you considered the Bachelor of Human Services? This fantastic degree opens up a wide range of career opportunities in youth work, women’s services, family support, community development and planning, correctional services, welfare, social policy and research, mental health and more.
The program covers: processes and structures in human services, social theory, equity and diversity, human behaviour, interpersonal skills, working in organisations, case management, social welfare counselling skills, and more.
Enquire now for the full list of study units and electives, admissions criteria, and universities near you that offer the Bachelor of Human Services..
Average duration: 3 years.
Online, On Campus
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Possible job outcomes:
Youth Worker
Disability Support Worker
Social Worker
Rehabilitation Counsellor
Mental Health Support Worker
Caseworker
Social Welfare Officer
The Bachelor of Social Work provides the skills and knowledge you need to help vulnerable people, advocate for social change, and inspire more just systems and public policy. With this degree you could specialise in mental health, welfare services, homelessness, family support, youth work, drug and alcohol, correctional services.
The program covers: introduction to sociology and human services, Australian social policy, social work for indigenous Australians, social justice in practice, public health and wellness, interpersonal skills and communication, social welfare history and context, groupwork theory and practice, applied human rights and much more.
Enquire now for admissions criteria, social work career outcomes, and universities in your area that offer the Bachelor of Social Work..
Average duration: 3 years.
22469VIC
Online, On Campus, Distance, Traineeship
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Possible job outcomes:
Disability Support Worker
Disability Service Officer
Trainee Support Worker
Personal Carer
Community Care Worker
If you work in personal care or disability support the 22469VIC Course in Introduction to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) will help you understand the structure and delivery mechanisms of the NDIS. You’ll learn how to support an NDIS participant, completing documents and helping them access mainstream and community-based support services in their local area. The course also covers: working collaboratively, personal safety, approaching abuse and neglect, helping NDIS participants set and achieve their gaols, listening and communication. Enquire now for a list of course providers in your area and upcoming training dates..
Average duration: 2 weeks.
PSP40818
Online, On Campus
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Possible job outcomes:
Disability Service Officer
Disability Support Worker
If you’re already comfortable communicating in Auslan sign language, the PSP40818 Certificate IV in Auslan will level-up your skills and understanding. This nationally recognised training course follows the culture and protocols of the international deaf community. The course covers: fundamental differences between Auslan and English, structuring sentences in Auslan, communicating with deafblind people, taking notes for deaf people, and much more. Graduate with the ability to converse in Auslan at an independent user level (familiar subjects). Enquire now for entry requirements, Auslan competencies, and enrolment centres..
Average duration: 6 months.
PSP30218
Online, On Campus
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Possible job outcomes:
Disability Support Worker
Disability Service Officer
The PSP30218 Certificate III in Auslan is a nationally recognised qualification that teaches you how to communicate in Auslan — the sign language of the Australian deaf community. Your studies begin with a comparison of Auslan and the English language, as well as an in-depth look at deaf culture and international language protocols. You’ll then gain actual signing skills in Auslan and graduate able to confidently describe experiences, opinions, events, dreams and ambitions. Sound like the Auslan course for you? Enquire now for a list of course providers, study units, and upcoming enrolment dates..
Average duration: 6 months.
Online, On Campus
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Aboriginal Community Care Worker
Case Manager
Community Development Manager
Youth Worker
Disability Support Worker
Family Support Worker
Aged Care Manager
The Bachelor of Community Services qualifies you for managerial roles in the community services sector. It’s a full bachelor’s degree and includes field placements. During 3 years of full-time study you will be introduced to the welfare systems and services in Australia, as well as welfare law, and social policy. You’ll also gain hands-on experience in mental health, domestic and family violence, youth work, alcohol and drug misuse, counselling and case work.
Enquire now for the full list of study units, entry requirements and enrolment opportunities..
Average duration: 36 months.
PSP20218
Online, On Campus
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Possible job outcomes:
Community Care Worker
The PSP20218 Certificate II in Auslan will teach you how to carry out basic conversations in Auslan. You’ll learn the culture and protocols of the deaf community, and by the end of the course will be able to understand Auslan sentences and frequently-used expressions relating to every-day situations (personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment). Enquire now for the list of study units, graduation competencies, and upcoming enrolment dates..
Average duration: 12 months.
PSP51018
Online, On Campus
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Possible job outcomes:
Community Care Worker
Become proficient in Auslan signing and translation with the PSP51018 Diploma of Auslan. This nationally recognised diploma qualifies you for professional roles communicating in accordance with deaf protocol. You don’t need any previous signing experience to undertake this course as the training takes you from basic level Auslan communications through to proficiency level (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)). During the course you’ll also be exposed to sign languages other than Auslan. Enquire now for the list of entry requirements, graduation outcomes, and upcoming enrolment dates..
Average duration: 12 months.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I complete my qualification in Melbourne?
Yes, there are course providers who offer qualifications in disability in Melbourne. Find a course provider near you. Once you make an enquiry, a course advisor will get in touch to discuss your study options and course fees.
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