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Workers in this occupational group work in residential group homes, training resource centres, day respite centres and open employment services, other community settings and clients’ homes.
These workers apply knowledge and skills gained through qualifications and/or previous experience to provide training and support to people with disabilities to enhance their ability to achieve greater levels of independence, self reliance and community participation.
These workers report to service managers and may liaise with health professionals and other service agencies. Workers in this group may work without direct supervision and may be required to supervise and/or co-ordinate a limited number of lower classified workers.
Course Entry Requirements
· Completion of Year 12 or equivalent
· Mature age entry applicable
· Reading and writing - a learner will be able to read, comprehend and write a range of texts within a variety of contexts.
· Oral communication - a learner will be able to use and respond to spoken language including some unfamiliar material within a variety of contexts.
· Numeracy and mathematics - a learner will be able to recognise and use a variety of conventions and symbolism of formal mathematics.
These include:
· Ability to work with disabled clients
· Understanding of mental health issues
· Ability to provide client services for the disabled
To enable students who have successfully completed the course to work in the following areas:
· Social Educator
· Lifestyle Support Officer
· Project Officer Life Enhancement Team
· Disability Officer — Day Support
· Social Trainer
· Employment Co-ordinator
· Disability Support Officer
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