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Fee Free Tafe

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Great news, this course is included in Fee-Free TAFE* for courses commencing in 2025.

To be eligible for a Fee-Free place you must be:

  • a resident of Tasmania or working in Tasmania
  • an Australian or New Zealand citizen, an Australian permanent resident, an eligible VISA holder, and
  • of working age

*Fee-Free TAFE covers your tuition fee only. Other fees may apply. See Fee-Free TAFE Eligibility for more information.

Fee-Free* TAFE is a joint initiative of the Australian and Tasmanian Governments, providing tuition-free training places to eligible Tasmanians wanting to train, retrain or upskill. Places are limited and not guaranteed and applying early is recommended. The number of funded Fee Free* places on offer at TasTAFE are determined by the Australian and Tasmanian Governments.

Locations

  • Alanvale
  • Burnie
  • Clarence

Attendance options

  • Short course

Study type

  • Mixed Learning
$

Tuition fees

Additional fees may apply. For more information, see Fees, payments and other costs.

Please note: The course overview is intended as a guide only. Not all courses are available at all locations or through all study types and attendance options. Please check Locations, Dates and Times below or enquire for further information.

Are you currently employed in a care and support role in the community services sector and want to develop skills in providing person centred support to people with disability?

In this 10-week short course you will gain the skills and knowledge to assist with the ongoing skill development of a person with a disability. Learn how to assist with supporting people with a disability in community participation and social inclusion using a person-centred approach. Develop skills to facilitate the empowerment of people with a disability and implement behaviour support strategies outlined in individualised behaviour support plans.

On successful completion of this course, you will achieve the nationally recognised Skill Set: CHCSS00130 Individual Support – Disability Skill Set

Locations, dates & times

CampusDateAttendance/DurationStudy typeApply/Enquire
North
Alanvale3 Feb 2025 -
8 Apr 2025
Short course

2 days per week Monday & Tuesday 9am – 3pm, On Campus and Online

Mixed LearningApply now
South
Clarence3 Feb 2025 -
8 Apr 2025
Short course

2 days per week Monday & Tuesday 9am – 3pm, On Campus and Online

Mixed LearningApply now
North West
Burnie3 Feb 2025 -
8 Apr 2025
Short course

2 days per week Monday & Tuesday 9am – 3pm. On Campus and Online.

Mixed LearningApply now

Career opportunities

  • Support worker
  • Community access worker
  • Accommodation support worker
  • Employment support worker

Career opportunities

  • Support worker
  • Community access worker
  • Accommodation support worker
  • Employment support worker

We’re here to help…

At TasTAFE, we understand that everyone's journey is different and sometimes you might need some extra support to achieve your study or career goals.

Whether you are at the very start of your training, returning to study after a long break, or looking to upskill in a specific area, we're here to help you to be successful in your chosen field of study, apprenticeship or traineeship.

Our student support services are available for all students, and aim to provide the support you need to make your learning experience just that little bit easier.

Find out more about what support is available