Disability support workers are entrusted with the basic personal care of participants of all ages in residential and vocational settings. You’ll need strong communication skills, a common-sense approach to problem-solving, an intuitive understanding of human behavior, and a steady personality.

Objectives of the course:
The disability Support Worker program offers the training you need to be a community service worker, supportive living worker, educational assistant, or life enrichment worker.

Course Key Information:
Duration: 3 months
Faculty/School: Vocational Studies School
Qualification Attained: Vocational Certificate in Disability Support Worker
Code of the Course: VSS114
Location: Online
Fees: $ 300
Start Date: November 2022

Modules:
The modules listed below are those currently intended for delivery in the current academic intake of this course. These may be subject to change in future years as the University regularly revises.

• Employability Skills: 3 Credits
• Basic Care Skills : 3 Credits
• Crisis Intervention : 3 Credits
• Understanding Exceptionalities : 3 Credits
• Disability Support Worker and Services : 3 Credits
• Diversity : 3 Credits
• Life Enhancements : 3 Credits
• Human Growth and Development : 3 Credits

Requirements:
To be eligible for admission, you must have English Language (Level B+). A certificate in management, administration, commerce, or any related field is preferred.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:
Disability support worker
Supportive living worker
Educational assistant
Vocational training worker

Enrollment:

If you would like to enroll in the program, please send an email to Dr. David Baier, Dean of Vocational Studies School, vocationalschool@lighthouseacademy.org