11076NAT
Harness your compassion and talents and pursue a rewarding career with 11076NAT Diploma of Leadership in Disability Services to further build upon your skills in emotional intelligence, community and interpersonal skills, required to thrive in this challenging and rewarding sector.
You will gain the skills and knowledge to lead a high performing team, deliver effective services to NDIS participants, and contribute to the growth of your organisation.
This qualification has been designed in consultation with industry to support the career development of experienced and emerging leaders in the disability services sector.
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Support in balancing your work/life and study
* This offer is only available for standard full qualification enrolments and cannot be used in conjunction with other offers.
The estimated time to complete this course is:
There are no entry requirements for this qualification, however, we recommend that you have:
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On successful completion of this qualification, you will have the skills and knowledge to:
Nationally Recognised Training
Industry Recognised Training
University of New England (UNE)
Successful attainment of 11076NAT Diploma of Leadership in Disability Services will allow for articulation into higher awards at the University of New England including:
*Applications must address UNE Program entry criteria. Enrolment fees are set annually by the UNE.
You must successfully complete 12 units to obtain 11076NAT Diploma of Leadership in Disability Services.
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to lead and manage effective workplace relationships.
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop and monitor the implementation of operational plans to support efficient and effective workplace practices and organisational productivity and profitability.
This unit describes skills and knowledge required to manage business risks in a range of contexts across an organisation or for a specific business unit or area.
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to implement systems and process that support the personal and professional development of self and others.
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop and use emotional intelligence to increase self-awareness, self-management, social awareness and relationship management in the workplace.
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake a minor project or a section of a larger project. It covers developing a project plan, administering and monitoring the project, finalising the project and reviewing the project to identify lessons learned for application to future projects.
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to lead diversity for a work area. It covers implementing the organisation’s diversity policy, fostering diversity within the work team and promoting the benefits of a diverse workplace.
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake supervisory and coordinating activities in work groups in health and community service organisations.
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to monitor and support workers. This includes implementing support processes to manage stress and emotional wellbeing of self or colleagues working in varied health and community service contexts.
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify networking and collaboration needs and develop formal and informal partnerships to enhance service delivery and improve professional practice.
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to lead, manage and support teams and individual workers effectively in an organisation that provides services to National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants.
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to meet the financial responsibilities of a frontline leader in the disability sector. It covers managing resources, budgeting and financial forecasting to achieve the required objectives of an organisation providing services to National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and fee-paying participants.
Please note that a range of elective units can be made available for corporate groups to ensure that 11076NAT Diploma of Leadership in Disability Services meets the needs of your organisation. Get in touch today to find out more.
The Diploma of Leadership in Disability Services (11076NAT) is a nationally recognised qualification delivered by UNE Partnerships that builds on emotional intelligence, community and interpersonal skills required to lead in the disability sector.
This qualification suits people already working in, or looking to move into, the aged care and ndis field, particularly those who match the course focus: it builds on emotional intelligence, community and interpersonal skills required to lead in the disability sector.
The Diploma of Leadership in Disability Services typically takes Up to 2 years to complete through UNE Partnerships, depending on your study pace, prior experience, and whether you qualify for credit or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
Course fees for the Diploma of Leadership in Disability Services are $6,990 AUD. Payment plans and, where eligible, government subsidies or employer/traineeship funding may reduce this cost. Contact UNE Partnerships’ course advisors to check what applies to you.
The Diploma of Leadership in Disability Services is delivered as Individual students (online), allowing students to study flexibly alongside work and other commitments.
UNE Partnerships assesses entry on a case-by-case basis. Most students don’t need formal prior qualifications, but some units may require language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) checks, a police/working with children check, or mandatory work placement depending on the course. Contact UNE Partnerships to confirm requirements for your situation.
Graduates are typically prepared for roles such as NDIS Team Leader, NDIS Service Leader, Support Coordinator, Service Coordinator and Community Coordinator. Many also use the qualification as a stepping stone to further study, including higher-level UNE Partnerships qualifications or pathways into University of New England degrees.
Yes, Ability First Australia member organisations and their employees receive a 10% discount on full-fee enrolment (standard full enrolments only, not combinable with other offers).
It articulates into UNE’s Graduate Certificate in Disability Practice, Graduate Diploma in Disability Practice, and Master of Disability Practice, subject to UNE entry criteria.
It was developed in consultation with more than 30 employers, industry associations and government agencies, with funding from the Commonwealth Department of Social Services.
Eligible students may be able to access government-subsidised training depending on where they live, the qualification and their individual eligibility. Check the NSW Smart and Skilled and Queensland funding pages on the UNE Partnerships website or contact us to confirm your eligibility before enrolling.
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