Course in Introduction to the National Disability Insurance Scheme
Gain a broad overview of the NDIS initiative, an understanding of the NDIS Act and NDIS Quality and Safeguarding Framework, and learn how to work effectively with people who access the scheme.
You’ll expand on your existing skills to support NDIS participants in achieving their set goals, maintaining personal safety, completing documentation, and working effectively with others. Plus enhance your listening, communication and support skills.
If you’re already working in the disability sector, considering it as a career or are just starting out as a direct support worker (DSW), and want to learn more about the NDIS, this course is for you.
Similarly, if you’re an aged care worker, education support worker, childcare worker, mental health worker, nurse, or otherwise work with people who access the NDIS, this course will give you the knowledge to work more effectively and confidentially with the NDIS.
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Duration
11 sessions - Hawthorn March (Day) and September (Evening) - Wantirna August (Day)
Intakes
Hawthorn (September)
Wantirna (August) - View application and start dates
Study mode
- Online

This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia.
Course information in detail
- Course detail, course structure and units of study.
Course description
Course structure
Units of study
Careers and graduate outcomes
- Career opportunities, course aims and objectives and graduate skills.
Career opportunities
Aims and objectives

Graduate skills
After achieving this introductory course, learners may continue on a VET pathway via relevant training products from the CHC Community Services Training Package or the HLT Health Training Package.
Pathways and scholarships
- Credit transfer, recognition of prior learning and scholarships.
Course fees and requirements
- Fees, entry requirements and non-year 12 entry.
Course fees
Course in Introduction to the National Disability Insurance SchemeEstimated course fees for 2022* |
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For students who are not granted a Skills First government-subsidised place | For students who are granted a Skills First government-subsidised place | Is this a Free TAFE course? | |
You will need to pay this amount | $480 | $0 | This course is not eligible for Free TAFE |
This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding.
You could be granted a Skills First government-subsidised place when you apply for this course. Check your eligibility now.
If you are not granted a government subsidised place, the full course fee will apply. Check your eligibility now.
Indicative nominal course hours: 40.
Entry requirements
- Applicants will need to demonstrate literacy and numeracy competencies.
- Students will need access to a computer with a reliable internet connection, with adequate speed and sufficient data allowance.
How to apply
Find out more
Tel: 1300 SWINBURNE
Training Organisation Identifier (TOID): 3059