Microcredential – Facilitate Inclusion for People with a Disability
Facilitate Inclusion for People with a Disability focuses on collaborating with clients to determine their recreational needs and expectations, using effective communication strategies, and identifying support requirements. In this professional development course, you will learn how to link clients to suitable opportunities, provide necessary information and resources, establish supportive environments, and continuously review and adjust strategies to ensure optimal participation and independence for people with disabilities.
Course Structure
Unit - Facilitate Inclusion for People with a Disability
- Collaborate with clients to determine individual needs and expectations
- Historical, social and cultural issues that affect people with a disability
- Educating people to help overcome these attitudes
- Identifying individual needs
- Facilitator meeting
- Importance of collaboration
- Communication strategies
- Communication needs of people living with a disability
- Adapting communication
- Encourage the client to articulate their recreational needs desires and expectations
- Support requirements in consultation with appropriate personnel
- Inclusion and equity
- Support services and facilities relevant to client needs and expectations
- Key issues facing people with a disability and their carers
- Potential and real barriers to participation
- Addressing access requirements
- Strategies for addressing barriers
- Maintain and update client records
- Investigate strategies that help link people with a disability to opportunities
- Match client needs, desires and expectations to maximise participant and independence
- Successes and empowerment
- Provide information and resources to clients
- Facilitate the provision of services through collaboration with other support networks
- Environmental adaptations
- Request and respond to feedback from clients about opportunities provided
- Gathering data
- Adjustment of strategies that link people with a disability to recreation opportunities based on review
- Legislation and organisational policies and procedures
- Requirements to be associated with different developmental and acquired disabilities
- Different forms and causes of disability
- Acquired brain injury
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Cognitive disability/intellectual disability
- Developmental delay
- Neurological disability
- Physical disability
- Sensory disability
- Speech/language disability
Study Hours
Estimated duration 15 hours
Course Delivery and Start
Start anytime, self-paced and 100% online
Assessment
Assessment will be comprised of written exercises, including short-answer questions, reflective tasks, short reports and/or projects. There are no examinations or due dates for assessment. As a result, you can complete training in your own time and at your own pace with the assistance of unlimited tutor support.
Testimonials
Graduation
A Certificate of Attainment and Statement of Results will be issued upon successful completion of this course.
How to Enrol
Enrolment Form – Employment Services and Rehabilitation Providers
Enrol via Live Chat (Business Hours)
Enrol via Telephone 1300 76 2221 (Business Hours)
Payment Options
Visa, Mastercard, BPAY and EFT/Direct Deposit. Please allow 1-2 Business days for processing for EFT and BPAY.
Course FAQs
Why Choose Australian Online Courses?
- Professional development that is widely recognised and respected;
- Improve your employment opportunities;
- Study online, anywhere via our elearning system;
- High-quality professional development programs written by industry experts;
- All course materials provided online – no textbooks to buy;
- Unlimited tutor support via email;
- We offer twelve (12) months’ access, with extensions available upon application (fees apply);
- Course may be tax deductible; see your tax advisor.
Are there any entry requirements or pre-requisites?
There are no course or subject pre-requisites for entry into our programs. However, our professional development programs are generally intended for people over the age of 18. In some circumstances, enrolments from younger people may be considered. Please complete the AOC Parent Guardian Consent Form prior to enrolling and submit here.
Are there any computer requirements?
To study online with Australian Online Courses you will need a computer (desktop PC/laptop) running a current/updated operating system with reliable high-speed internet access. You will need to use the Google Chrome browser to access your course.
When can I start this course?
You can start within 60 minutes during business hours when you enrol and pay in full with a credit card!
Credit card: Within 60 mins during business hours.
BPAY: Within 1-2 working days.
Internet Banking: Within 1-2 working days.
Cheque/Money Order: Upon receipt of mailed cheque.
How is this course delivered?
This course is delivered online via our easy-to-navigate Learning Management System (LMS), where you will discover interactive online learning/written content, resources and assessment.
Do I need to attend classes or undertake any work placements?
No. All courses are delivered online via our LMS and there are no work placement requirements in this course.
What support can I expect from Australian Online Courses?
Unlimited tutor support is available throughout your studies via email only during business hours Monday to Friday. Our Administrative team are available Monday to Friday via email, live chat and telephone.
I am an international student. Can I enrol into this course?
Yes! We accept enrolments from individuals both within Australia and internationally; location is no barrier to entry into our programs.
Career Pathways
Professional development microcredentials for individuals working or aspiring to work in the health, disability, family or community services sectors.
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