Working with people with disabilities is a very rewarding field of employment. If you get satisfaction from making a difference in the lives of disabled people, you should consider studying Disability Support Work.
This will help you find work in the disability support sector, or help you to get ahead if you already work in this area.
You could find employment in:
- in-house facilities
- day support
- advocacy
- recreation
- respite work
These skills and knowledge will be gained:
- basic first aid
- clients’ medication
- helping with skills development
- safety procedures
- organising support programs
- legal and ethical issues
- working in the community sector
- ensuring skills development and maintenance
- promoting community participation and inclusion
- following safety procedures for direct care work
- basic food safety practices
NMIT has fully equipped on-site practical rooms at its Preston campus that provide you with the opportunity for skills development in a ‘real to life’ setting.
Available Courses (2)
Certificate IV in Disability
If you want to find work in the disability sector or wish to enhance your options if you already work in the area, then the Cerficate IV in Disability may be the course for you. NMIT’s on-site practical rooms at its Preston campus allow you to train in a ‘real to life’ setting.
Certificate IV in Leisure and Health
This qualification is required for employment in a range of roles that involve working with older people and people with disabilities to maintain their health and well-being through leisure activities. The Certificate IV in Leisure and Health provides a pathway for Certificate III graduates in aged care and health, who wish to expand their career options in an area of rapid employment growth. The Certificate IV in Leisure and Health is an eligible qualification as part of the Aged Care Education and Training Incentive (ACETI) program in 2012.
