Why IHNA?
- Competency based training underpinned by adult learning principles
- Personalised attention to individual student
- Access to 24*7 Online Library
- Industry practitioners as faculty members
- Easy EMI options
- Finalist and Winner of national and international training award
- Networking Opportunities with peak bodies and industries
- IHNA alumnus status
- Dedicated Student Support Team
- Work Integrated Learning (WIL) – learn as you practise
College Info
The Institute of Health and Nursing Australia (IHNA) is a leading healthcare training provider that was started in 2007. Since its inception, the institute has been committed to providing the best learning experience to over 17,500 students. IHNA has its campuses across 4 locations in Australia – Melbourne CBD, Melbourne Heidelberg, Perth and Sydney and one in Kochi, India. IHNA Australia campuses boast of laboratories and facilities that are equipped modern technologies to simulate real scenarios. IHNA is a subsidiary of the prestigious Health Career International Pty. Ltd. And has been honoured with prestigious awards like the Mc Millan Woods Global Awards 2018 – Nursing and Healthcare Training Excellence Award, Victorian International Education Award – 2016. It has also been recognized for Excellence in International Education – Private Education and Training in the Victorian International Education Awards. IHNA is an ISO 9001 certified institute.
Course Overview
Empower people with disabilities to live high-quality lives with MWT Global Academy’s Level 4 in Disability course.
The Disability care programme is a professional accreditation that provides students with the skills required to care for people with disabilities in community or residential settings. The course blends theoretical and practical knowledge to fully prepare you for a career in disability support in the healthcare industry. Our disability care course teaching is directed towards person-centric care, enabling you to work independently without supervision and guide a small team.
How much does an Individual Support Worker make in Australia
$55,133 /Annual
An individual with a disability support worker level 4 earns an average salary of AUD 55,133 in Australia per year.
(Source: payscale.com)
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Career Options
On successful completion of disability support worker course, students will be able to take up jobs as:
- Disability Support Worker
- Disability Team Leader/Supervisor
- Behavioural Support Officer
- Lifestyle Support Officer (Special Schools)
- Employment Coordinator (Disability)
- Residential Care Officer
- Senior Personal Care Assistant
What will I learn?
During this CHC43115 Level 4 in Disability course, students must complete 14 units.
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Work with diverse people
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Follow safe work practices for direct client care
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Recognise healthy body systems
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Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability
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Follow established person-centred behaviour supports
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Provide individualised support
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Develop and provide person-centred service responses
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Facilitate community participation and social inclusion
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Facilitate ongoing skills development using a person- centred approach
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Provide person-centred services to people with disability with complex needs
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Manage legal and ethical compliance
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Meet personal support needs
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Support independence and wellbeing
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Support relationships with carers and families
Course Module
During this CHC43115 Level 4 in Disability course, students must complete 14 units:
- 11 core units
- 3 elective units
Entry Requirements
To be eligible for admission to the Level 4 in Disability, the applicant:
Must be 16 years of age and above at the time of commencement of the course
Must successfully complete an Australian Year 11 qualification or equivalent and possess basic computer skills.
Should demonstrate their competence in literacy and numeracy levels in an Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) at Exit Level 3 and participate in a pre-training review (PTR) when enrolling into the course.
IHNA also welcomes mature-age students over 22 years without the minimum entry requirements to enrol to the programme. Such candidates will be reviewed individually to assess their capacity of the student to meet course requirements.
Additional Requirements for Professional Experience Placement (PEP)
- A satisfactory National Police Clearance/Australian Federal Police Clearance Certificate (AFP)/NCC
- Applicable Immunisation certificate such as COVID-19 Certificate
How to Apply
* Aboriginal and Torres Strait islanders’ students are encouraged to apply.
Facilities
The facilities at IHNA enhance the students learning experience:
- State-of-the-art stimulation laboratories
- Most up-to-date technologies such as Virtual Simulation using HoloLens
- 24*7 Online Library