Micro-credential Description

The NDIS Workforce Fundamentals provides training for workers who support people who access the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). This course has been developed in partnership with NDIS providers and people with lived experience of disability and is funded by Queensland’s Department of Employment, Small Business and Training (DESBT). The course aims to reduce duplication in induction training for both the workforce and NDIS providers by making it portable across the industry as well as reducing costs for organisations through sharing this course and recognising learner outcomes.

Topics Covered

• How professional frameworks, and legislation guide support work for people with lived experience of disability
• How to respond to ethical and legal breaches, and ensure professional boundaries are created and maintained
• The importance of applying a person-centred and strengths-based approach to support work
• What the key roles and responsibilities of a support worker are and the importance of communication, interpersonal skills and respectful practice within these roles
• How to recognise and respond to signs of abuse and neglect