Associate Degree in Disability and Community Practice

Why study Disability and Community Practice at Flinders

Develop the knowledge and skills to shape an inclusive society

Become job ready, faster. Equip yourself with work-relevant skills and knowledge to help people with disability live flourishing lives.

This Associate Degree is available to students seeking a program which will provide foundation knowledge to support their professional development in the field.

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Prerequisites

None

Assumed knowledge

None

2024 selection rank

60.00

Guaranteed selection rank

NA

TAFElink

Certificate IV or above

Adjustment factors available

Yes

SATAC code

249011 (Bedford Park) 284021 (Festival Plaza)

Delivery mode

In person:

– Bedford Park
– Festival Plaza*

Online: Yes - plus placement/intensive

Duration

2 years full-time
(or part-time equivalent)
Deferrable: Yes

Annual indicative fee

2024: $14,500

How are these fees calculated?

Start dates

– March
– July

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Why study Disability and Community Practice at Flinders

Help promote the rights of people with disability and their families to experience emotional wellbeing and good life quality.
Your focus on promoting the positive rights of people with disability will help build an effective inclusive and respectful workforce.
The Associate Degree is two years of full-time study (or the part-time equivalent) meaning you can head into the workforce with a solid understanding of the disability field and a suite of skills to help people with disability live flourishing lives.
You can choose to continue studying in our Bachelor of Disability and Community Inclusion or Bachelor of Disability and Developmental Education programs with full credit for your study.
Study anywhere in Australia, with all topics available online.

Your career

Apply your skills and knowledge to a wide range of contexts in disability, health and human services fields.

Potential occupations

skilled disability practitioner
program coordinator
disability employment consultant
supervisor or team leader
learning facilitator
educator

Potential employers

disability support services
government sector/NDIS
non-government agencies
private sector
self-employment

What you will study

First year

A typical first year may include:

topics which build foundation skills, understanding how systems work, introduction to a range of contexts, and making connections between theory and practice
core topics include perspectives on disability, introduction to disability and neurodiversity, research and study skills 1, disability across the life course, introduction to communication diversity and support needs, critical issues in disability practice, and the disability landscape.

Second year

A typical second year may include:

topics which focus on building skills as a competent practitioner, and applying foundation skills in a professional context
core topics include practicum 1 (100 hour placement), introduction to principles of learning and instruction, employment and disability, research and study skills 2, advocacy and working in partnership, instructional strategies, professional ethics, and disability: health and wellbeing.

Practical experience

This course equips you with foundational work-integrated knowledge and skills that can be applied to a range of disability and related health and human service environments. One practicum placement is included (in second year), where students will be supervised by a qualified practitioner in a supported environment.

Opportunities for interstate and overseas placements may be available.

What you will need

Before commencing a placement, you will need to undertake some essential pre-placement checks. View further information about these requirements.

Get inspired

Learn about Disability and Community Inclusion at Flinders with Associate Professor Michelle Bellon.

A career in disability and community inclusion

How to apply

Choose your preferred course.

Check the entry requirements and admission pathways available to you.

Choose other courses to include in your preferences.

Visit SATAC and submit your application online.

Admission pathways

Applicants can apply for this course using Year 12 qualifications, previous Higher Education study, TAFE/VET qualifications, or through Adult Entry (STAT/Foundation Studies/tertiary preparation course).

For applicants using their SACE (Year 12) results (or equivalent), entry is subject to achieving a minimum selection rank of 60.

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Course enquiries

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Course enquiries

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Associate Degree in Disability and Community Practice

Why study Disability and Community Practice at Flinders

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Why study Disability and Community Practice at Flinders