160 credit points
Minimum duration: 2 years full-time or equivalent part-time.

Admission

Apply directly to ACU National.

Prerequisites

1. Senior Secondary Certificate of Education or equivalent; or appropriate VET Certificate III or IV; and
2. access to a workplace relevant to field of study.

Deferment

• Deferment is available for 12 months. Find out more about deferment

Course Description

The Associate Degree in Social Science (Disability Care) course is designed to help people provide quality lifestyle facilitation for people with a disability.

The course content gives students the opportunity to increase levels of knowledge and understanding of the profession, becoming more effective service providers in the workplace. This course is a fully accredited university course.

Professional Recognition

This course is recognised by a number of employment agencies and organisations in the area of disability care.

Career Opportunities

Employment opportunities as lifestyle facilitators/carers exist in the human service area of disability care. Graduates of this course, who have experience as facilitators/carers, are favourably considered for supervisory/mid-management positions within the industry.