CHCSS00130 – Individual Support (Disability) Skill Set

Shield Education (RTO#00000) offers the nationally recognised CHCSS00130 Individual Support (Disability) Skill Set with high quality course materials and premier student support. We deliver training that is customised to meet the needs of our students and employers.

Where can it take your career?

The CHCSS00130 Individual Support (Disability) Skill Set is the latest nationally accredited skill set for individuals providing person-centred support to people with disability in various settings. This course is perfect for learners who are:

  • Disability Support Worker
  • Personal Care Assistant
  • Community Support Worker
  • Residential Support Worker
  • Home Care Assistant

How is the course delivered?

Training is delivered via Blended delivery (face to face with online distance components) at Leichhardt Community Centre, 1-17 Denman St., Leichhardt QLD 4305.

Course Duration: This course is designed to be completed up to 4 weeks.

Expected Study Hours: Typical learners are expected to spend approximately 64 hours depending on existing knowledge, skills, and experience.

Note: Please read the Shield Education Student Handbook and other policies and procedures including Refund Policy, Complaints and Appeals Policy, RPL Procedure prior to enrolling.

What will you learn?

This course is designed to develop your expertise in Community Services . Among others, you will learn to:

  • Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
  • Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach
  • Support community participation and social inclusion
  • Work effectively in disability support

How is the course structured?

All learners will be assessed through:

  • Questioning – Written or Verbal
  • Scenario-based assessments
  • Practical skills demonstration assessments

What are the entry requirements?

There are no pre-requisites to enter this training program. However, Shield Education screens students according to the following criteria:

  • Applicants must be 18 years old or over
  • Have successfully completed at least Australian high school year 10, or equivalent
  • Have sound Language, Literacy and Numeracy skills*
  • Have basic computer skills
  • Have access to a computer or laptop, internet, webcam, email, and MS Word

*Learners who do not meet the LLN requirements may still enrol into the course provided the enrolment has been endorsed by the trainer and corresponding additional support strategies have been put in place.  Please see ‘Delivery Arrangements’ section of this document for more information

What are the resources needed to complete the course?

To support you in your new course with Shield Education, we will provide the following:

  • Learning and assessment suite, which includes:
    • Learner Guides for all units of competency
    • Assessment Workbooks for all units of competency
    • Templates for Projects and other activities
  • facilities, equipment, and resources that reflect real working conditions and model industry operating conditions and contingencies
  • information on local resources, programs, agencies, transport services, aids, and equipment available to people with disability
  • organisational policies and procedures
  • individualised plans
  • equipment and resources outlined in individualised plans
  • opportunities for engagement with people with disability or people who participate in simulations and scenarios that involve provision of disability support in a range of contexts

To complete your course, you will need ongoing access to the following:

  • Computer/laptop with relevant software such as, but not limited to, the following:
    • Internet access preferably through Google Chrome
    • MS Word and PowerPoint
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader
    • Zoom and MS Teams Video conferencing software
  • Webcam and headset with microphone

What are the CHCSS00130 course units?

CHCCCS038 Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
CHCDIS011 Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach
CHCDIS012 Support community participation and social inclusion
CHCDIS020 Work effectively in disability support

What are the course fees?

The CHCSS00130 course is available for only $550.00 (upfront payment).

Please see Fees and Refunds Policy for more information.

What are the Qualification Pathways?

Learners may also consider additional training to complement your skills in Community Services, with courses such as:

  • CHC32015 Certificate III in Community Services
  • CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support*
  • CHC52021 Diploma of Community Services*
  • TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment*

*These courses are not offered by Shield Education

Is Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) available?

Shield Education has a Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Policy, to ensure that an individual’s prior learning, achieved through formal and informal training, work experience or other life experiences, is appropriately recognised. This recognition may assist Learners to progress faster through a unit of competency or allow the student full credit.