Course in Introduction to the National Disability Insurance Scheme

Do you want to learn more about the NDIS or make a difference to people with disabilities?

Course code

22469VIC

Delivery location

Online

International

Not available for International students

Length

Part Time, 3 weeks.

Start dates

8 January, 29 January, 19 February, 13 March

• Read more about this course

  For students eligible for concession and government-subsidised training, this course is free.
  
  INHERENT REQUIREMENT
  
  Physical:
  - Lift and or assist in the movement / of people of varying size and capacity
  - Provide basic cleaning duties
  - Assist participants in accessing their community
  
  Cognitive:
  - Robust interpersonal skills including written, verbal and non-verbal
  - Ability to take and provided structured critical feedback as well as follow basic instructions both written and verbal.
  - You must have excellent personal hygiene, infection control and general WHS practices.
  - Learners must have basic computer literacy, including but not limited to using Microsoft Office, email, internet browsing and other general computer functions.
  
  Please Note: Students are encouraged to complete the NDIS Worker Orientation Module, infection control training and hand hygiene. https://www.ndiscommission.gov.au/workers/worker-training-modules-and-resources/worker-orientation-module

• Study units

  Unit code	Unit Description
  VU22448	Work effectively with a national disability insurance scheme participant

• Course and career pathways

  Nationally recognised training	Course in Introduction to the National Disability Insurance Scheme	Certificate III In Individual Support
  Possible job outcome	NDIS direct support worker disability worker personal carer community worker	care assistant home care assistant

• Skills recognition

  Your current skills, knowledge and experience can help you get a qualification.

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• Admission 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

• Fees

  Tuition fees* (GST exempt)

  Fees

  Fee Type	Fee Amount	Select
  Concession	$0	ConcessionAmount
  Government subsidised	$0	GovernmentSubsidisedAmount
  Full fee paying	$420	FullfeeAmount
  Mandatory other fees** (GST inclusive)
  Materials	$0	MaterialFeeAmount
  And one of: Student services – concession (annual) OR	Not available	StudentservicefeewithConcession
  Student services - no concession (annual)	$0	studentservicefeewithnoConcession

  Total fees  

  *Student tuition fees are correct at time of publishing and are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Please note: Fees will be subject to change if the course runs over two or more calendar years. Check to see if you are eligible for government-subsidised training. Training to eligible students is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding. Students with a disability are encouraged to apply for this course using Skills First funding.
  **You are required to pay additional fees for materials and support services, not covered by your tuition fees. This may include things like learning resources, personal protective equipment/clothing, and vary depending on the course you study. Material fees are also subject to change given individual circumstances. Please note: You will also be required to pay the Student Services fee for each year of enrolment.