Course in Introduction to the National Disability Insurance Scheme
Blended learning – on-campus and digital learning
This course is suitable for current and future staff of the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) who will be working with the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and its programs.
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 Campus: May intake, day delivery. Wantirna Campus: August intake, evening delivery. Croydon Campus: September intake, day delivery.
Intakes
Croydon (September)
Hawthorn (May)
Wantirna (August) - View application and start dates
Study mode
- Part-time (day & evening)
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
The Course in Introduction to the National Disability Scheme (NDIS) is ideal for workers currently employed in mental health or disability services and potential students considering a career in these areas. This course will provide current and new employees with the necessary information to understand the type of direct support work required for working within the NDIS.
The course is delivered with a combination of on-campus and teacher facilitated, live online delivery at scheduled class times. The blended delivery model combines tutorials, workshops, activities and role plays, as well as self-paced learning.
You will need access to a computer with a reliable internet connection, and sufficient data allowance and connection speed
View further information around course commencement dates and locations.
Course structure
The Course in Introduction to the National Disability Scheme comprises one compulsory unit.
Units of study
Core unit
Work effectively with a national disability insurance scheme participant (VU22448)
Careers and graduate outcomes
- Career opportunities, course aims and objectives and graduate skills.
Career opportunities
Occupational roles may be found in a range of organisations that provide services to people with disabilities and or mental health such as day support, residential care officer, care assistant, or in a variety of settings in the social and community services industry.
Aims and objectives
Upon successful completion of this program, the student will have the basic knowledge required to work within the NDIS environment.
Graduate skills
The course is designed to provide a clear understanding of the NDIS and the qualities and skills required to work in this field, as well as to equip current and new employees to be successful in assisting and improving the health and well-being of people with a range of disabilities, which can be either physical and/or related to mental health.
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.
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 2021* |
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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 | $460 | $0 | This course is not eligible for Free TAFE |
Please note: Fees published on this page are estimates only and are subject to change depending on individual circumstances at the time of enrolment. The above fees apply for units studied in 2020 only and may change for units studied in future years. There may be additional costs related to learning material and equipment.
This course is delivered with state government funding.
Skills First Government-subsidised place
You could be granted a Skills First government-subsidised place when you apply for this course. Check your eligibility now.
You could be granted a Skills First government-subsidised place when you apply for this course. Check your eligibility now.
Full course fee
If you are not granted a government-subsidised place, you will be eligible for the full course fee. Check your eligibility now.
If you are not granted a government-subsidised place, you will be eligible for the full course fee. 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
Apply directly to Swinburne.
Find out more
Submit an online enquiry
Tel: 1300 SWINBURNE
Tel: 1300 SWINBURNE
Email: study@swinburne.edu.au
Training Organisation Identifier (TOID): 3059