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Certificate III in Disability


TAFE SA Intake 2012
Duration 6 months Full Time or Part Time equivalent
National Code CHC30408
TAFE SA Code MWR
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Example Career Profile Aged or Disabilities Carer
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Campus Delivery Locations

   Campus SATAC
Code
Application Study
Mode
Study
Load
Scheduled Student
Group
  Adelaide City 601324 Applications Closed On Campus PT Day Only Award
  Adelaide City 601325 Applications Closed On Campus FT Day Only Award
  Salisbury 622304 Apply Now On & Off Campus PT Day & Evening Award
  Port Pirie 628011 Apply Now External FT & PT   Award
R Barossa Valley 644314 Apply Now On & Off Campus FT & PT Day Only Award
  Barossa Valley 644315 Apply Now External PT   Award
  Port Adelaide 653326 Apply Now On & Off Campus PT Day & Evening Award
R Workshops will be held between Nuriootpa and Gawler. Contact Barossa Valley Campus on (08) 8562 0533 for further information.

Course Notes

Applies to all Student Groups

  • A satisfactory police check will be required at the expense of the student prior to commencing a vocational work placement or gaining employment.

Expected Employment Outcome Example

This qualification addresses work in the community and/or residential facilities under direct or regular supervision within clearly defined organisation guidelines and service plans. These workers: Carry out activities to maintain personal care and/or other activities of living for people with a disability; Carry out activities related to an individualised plan; Report directly to a supervisor and are not responsible for other workers.

Note: Completion of a TAFE SA course does not guarantee an employment outcome. Formal requirements other than educational qualifications (eg licensing, professional registration), may apply to some occupations.

Skills Covered

Certificate III in Disability
10 core units including: work effectively in the community sector; work effectively with people with a disability; maintain an environment to empower people with disabilities; support community participation and inclusion; contribute to skill development and maintenance; provide support to meet personal care needs; participate in the implementation of individualised plans; support individual health and emotional well being; provide behaviour support in the context of individualised plans; plus 4 electives.

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Minimum Entry Requirements

Award - SATAC application process

Any one of:

Note: more information on selection

Qualification/Certification

Successful completion of this course provides you with the:

Certificate III in Disability (CHC30408)

Note: Students who successfully complete only one or more units of competency within this Qualification will receive a Statement of Attainment.

Application Selection

Award - SATAC application process

  • Applications for the 2012 Intake must be made through the centralised TAFE Admissions system via SATAC (South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre) by the advertised date.
  • Applicants can make one application for up to six course preferences.

Note: You must be an Australian Resident to apply for this course. For International Students please visit International Courses.

Fees

Charges vary between courses and subjects and are based on a rate per hour. Concessions may be available to holders of certain government concession cards, and in some circumstances fees may be paid by instalment. A brochure detailing the refund of fees policy is available at each campus. The standard TAFE SA fee for State Government-subsidised courses undertaken by students enrolled in two consecutive semesters is capped at $2,210 in 2011. This fee cap does not apply to all courses.

Students are generally expected to purchase their own textbooks, personal equipment, uniforms and stationery.

TAFE SA Pre Enrolment Information

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Note: The fees listed are subject to change at any time and do not commit the Institute to charging the fees indicated.
The information was accurate at the time of publication. TAFE SA and their agents reserve the right to make any changes necessary.

Further Information

For further information about all TAFE SA Courses, phone 1800 882 661 or enquire online