Chisholm Institute
Course in Introduction to the National Disability Insurance Scheme
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)The Course in Introduction to the National Disability Insurance Scheme provides an introduction to working in the disability workforce. It was created due to the high demand for quality disability support workers.
Currently, over 590,000 Australians receive support under the NDIS. This is projected to be over 640,000 participants by December 2023.
This is a short course and industry-experienced practitioners and people with lived experience with disability support your learning. You will be provided with current first-hand knowledge of the NDIS system and the people it serves. Chisholm has a significant history in delivering accredited education for the disability sector and working with industry bodies to ensure that all courses are current and representative.
Delivery mode
Chisholm Institute offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Distance
Learn independently with online resources in a flexible and convenient environment.
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Admission requirements are completion of BKSB assessment with an outcome of ACSF exit level 3 - working level 4, for both literacy and numeracy, Students need a valid Working with Children Check, a national police check, immunisations to undertake practical placement and a NDIS Worker Screening Check., Students need to be able to complete manual tasks associated with therapy assistance and should have a proficient level of physical fitness to be able to complete the course, students need to be at a minimum age of 18 to complete the course.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
- VIC Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the VIC Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
Career opportunities
The Course in Introduction to the National Disability Insurance Scheme will prepare you for the following roles.
Disability Support Worker
Disability Support Workers help those in need live their everyday lives. This hands-on assistance can take many forms, as these professionals aid a...
Disability Service Officer
The duties of a Disability Service Officer are similar to, and can sometimes overlap with, those of a disability support worker. The main differenc...
Personal Carer
Personal Carers assist elderly, disabled and vulnerable people with basic home services like cooking, cleaning, grocery shopping, showering, dressi...
Community Care Worker
Community Care Workers work at nursing homes, aged care facilities, rehabilitation units, adult care and group homes. They provide children and adu...
About Chisholm Institute
We are one of Victoria’s premier public vocational education and training provider, prominently placed across Melbourne’s south east manufacturing heartland and residential growth corridors.
We pride ourselves on our record of providing quality education and training that leads to real career outcomes. Our long-term success means you can trust that you’ll learn job ready skills, and earn a respected qualification.
We are a government-owned TAFE that offers over 250 certificate, diploma, advanced diploma, bachelor and graduate certificate courses, with each course carefully structured to ensure that all of our graduates finish with the skills needed to further their career aspirations. We are a safe investment in your future.
