The disability care industry is one of the fastest growing and most rewarding industries in Australia. Skilled disability careworkers can use this nationally recognised Certificate III (CHC30408) to gain a well-respected career in disability care. Using this certificate, you could:

• Carry out activities to maintain personal care and/or other activities of living for people with a disability
• Carry out activities related to an individualised plan
• Report directly to a supervisor and are not responsible for other workers

The skills required for this industry include exceptional compassion and a genuine want to help others, high energy, enthusiasm and an ability to connect with people and lead from the front. In this fast-growing industry, employers now need to be offering attractive rewards to retain qualified staff.

What Job Can I Get With This Qualification?

Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:

• Disability service officer
• Residential care officer
• Disability support officer
• Residential care support worker
• Disability support worker
• School support officer (working with children with disabilities)
• Family support worker
• Support worker