Federation University
Course in Introduction to the National Disability Insurance Scheme
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)This course is appropriate for current and future staff of the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) who will be working with the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and its programs. It is ideal for workers currently employed in mental health or disability services, and potential students considering a career in these areas. If you’re a school leaver, returning to study or looking for a career change, this could be the opportunity you have been looking for. Take your first step towards an NDIS career with this program. You will learn skills including understanding the NDIS, supporting an NDIS participant and working collaboratively. You will study online, under the tuition of our experienced and highly qualified teachers. At the end of the program, you will be ready to apply for entry level positions in the disability sector, or you may choose to use this course as a stepping stone into further qualifications such as Federation’s Certificate III in Individual Support , the Certificate IV in Disability or the Certificate IV in Community Services which will increase your employment ready skills.
Delivery mode
Federation University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Traineeship
Work and gain real-world experience while earning a qualification.
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Course fees
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...
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