Become a support worker

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to assist with supporting the ongoing skill development of a person with disability. It involves following and contributing to an established individualised plan and using a positive, strengths-based approach.

This unit applies to individuals who work with people with disability in a range of community services and health contexts.
Work performed requires some discretion and judgment, and may be carried out under regular direct or indirect supervision.

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills, and knowledge required to assist people with disabilities in community participation and social inclusion using a person-centred approach. This involves enabling people to make choices that maximise their participation in various community settings, functions, and activities, thereby enhancing psychosocial wellbeing and lifestyle in accordance with the person’s needs and preferences.

This unit applies to workers in varied disability services contexts. Work performed requires some discretion and judgement and may be carried out under regular direct, indirect or remote supervision.

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to work effectively in a disability support work context. The unit covers meeting job requirements, complying with organisational requirements and working in a disability sector context.

This unit applies to individuals who work with people with disability in a range of community services and health contexts. The work performed requires discretion and judgement and will be carried out under regular direct or indirect supervision.

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support and to deliver rights-based services using a person-centred approach. It should be carried out in conjunction with individualised plans.

This unit applies to workers in varied care and support contexts.

All Modes of Study

 Virtual Classroom (Online/Blended)

Certification & Registration

Upon completion of this course, you'll receive:

• Academic Transcript of completed units as CHCSS00130 Disability Skill Set

Industry groups with registration relevance:

• FITcare
• NDIS

Education Pathways

Vocational Education & Training (VET)

Achievement of these units provides credit towards a range of qualifications in the CHC Community Services Training Package.  

Career Opportunities

FITCare Support Services is the official partner of FIT College. Working together to make fitness and health a more inclusive activity.
For graduates of the Health and Disability Support Course, who have the opportunity to work with FITCare, FITCare will provide clients,
 and make the administration a smooth process.

Entry Requirements

Specific entry requirements for entry into the Disability Skill Set are a minimum Cert 3 in Fitness (SIS30321) or equivalent:

• General needs for entry required by the student
• Access to the general resources listed previously in this document
• Equivalent competency to LLN Level 3

Required Resources:

• Access to a computer or device that can connect to the internet
• Internet access with a broadband plan suitable for online study
• Smartphone, camera, video camera, or device that can take pictures & record videos
• Access to a workplace where you can perform the specific workplace tasks with people with disability needed for this course

Course Assessment

Every qualification, unit of competency or skill set completed at FIT College will require students to undergo a number of written and/or practical assessment tasks. The assessment tasks are designed to confirm that the student can meet all elements and performance criteria indicated in the curriculum. By completing each assessment task to the standard indicated, students are ready and eligible to perform those elements in the workplace.

English & LLN Requirements

All Students

All domestic students must demonstrate core competency in language, literacy, and numeracy.

Payment Options

Interest-free payment plans and full payment options are available. Course costs can be reduced with promotions and on short-term plans. Courses must be paid for before a certificate is issued.