GOTAFE
Disability Work - Behaviour Support
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)This short course reflects the skill requirements for workers wanting to develop the ability to assist people with disability who display behaviours of concern.
This short course is to support those workers who already hold a Certificate III qualification in direct client care or support sectors, or who are existing workers in the field and wish to expand their skills and knowledge in disability behaviour support.
Delivery mode
GOTAFE offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Online
Set your own study schedule and balance study with your other commitments.
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
- This skill set is for individuals who hold a qualification at Certificate III level or higher in Community Services, Mental Health, AOD, Disability, Individual Support, Health, or a related field who wish to develop skills in supporting people with a disability requiring positive behaviour support.
- Students must have 12 months work experience in disability support work prior to commencing the course, as evidenced by a signed resume.
- A workplace agreement must be entered into, as some assessments are required to be undertaken in the workplace.
It is a community and disability services industry/work requirement for staff to have the following:
- National Police Check for workers
- WWWC (Working with Children Check for workers)
- NDIS Credentials (NDIS Screening)
Course fees
Career opportunities
The Disability Work - Behaviour Support will prepare you for the following roles.
Disability Support Worker
Disability Support Workers help those in need live their everyday lives. This hands-on assistance can take many forms, as these professionals aid a...
Community Support Worker
Community Support Workers provide personal care services to the elderly, people with disabilities, or those experiencing mental health issues. They...
About GOTAFE
GOTAFE is the largest vocational education provider in regional Victoria. Offering over 130 courses across eight campuses, GOTAFE services 11 local government areas with an estimated resident population of over 240,000 people. We service more than 9,000 students per year on average, employ over 500 staff, and we are an intrinsic part of the communities that we serve.
