NDS LEARN AND DEVELOP 2018 PROGRAM CATALOGUE NDS Learn and Develop is a unique service that gives you access to high-quality, flexible and learning solutions. Because we know that experience is the best kind of knowledge, our resources come exclusively from recognised providers. NDS Learn and Develop’s exciting and innovative national program offering comprises training programs and resources. These fit into five development streams: Sector Induction and Compliance Direct Support Skills Development Leadership Development Business Management and Operations Corporate Governance FUNDING SUPPORT NDS Learn and Develop has partnered with Apprenticeship Support Australia (ASA) as a funding consultant. ASA is available to assess eligibility for federal and state employer-based incentives. Service providers benefit from: National coverage A flexible account management model No cost to service providers FLEXIBLE SERVICES NDS Learn and Develop programs include delivery options for face-to-face programs and corporate licence options for online programs. These options may dramatically lower costs if you have a large number of staff or a high turnover workforce. DISABILITY LEARNING CENTRE Looking for quality, sector-specific training content? We are continuing to develop a growing range of free and fee-for-service learning resources for service providers. The Disability Learning Centre is supported by NDS Learn and Develop and allows learners to: Download course completion certificates and reports Track individual learning records and upload additional completion certificates For organisations, the Disability Learning Centre offers the potential to: Host your own content (such as e-learning modules) on a customisable portal for a service-fee Purchase an e-learning library licence to allow users to access content at a reduced rate Receive regular user reports to track course completion rates The Disability Learning Centre won the 2018 Platinum LearnX Impact Award. It is free and simple to create your own account: ndslearnanddevelop.sumtotal.host TRAINING ACCREDITATION Some modules may be accepted by RTOs for recognition of prior learning (RPL). WORKFORCE ESSENTIAL E-LEARNING LIBRARY We have bundled together our most popular courses to save organisations even more money.
Go to www.nds.org.au and search for Fire Safety and Emergency Response HUMAN RIGHTS AND YOU FREE OF CHARGE DURATION: 30 mins FORMAT: Self-paced e-Learning module TARGET AUDIENCE: All staff ANNUAL FEE: Free of charge for individual access on the Disability Learning Centre supported by NDS Organisations may order the suite of resources to host on their own Learning Management System for $350 + GST LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Develop workers’ knowledge and understanding of human rights WORK WITH DIVERSE PEOPLE DURATION: 45 mins FORMAT: Self-paced e-Learning module TARGET AUDIENCE: All staff ANNUAL FEE: $35/person + GST Group discounts available on application LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Reflect on personal values and perspectives on diversity Communicate with people from diverse backgrounds and situations FURTHER INFORMATION: Go to www.nds.org.au and search for Work with Diverse People WORKING WITH PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY DURATION: 30 mins FORMAT: Self-paced e-learning module
Go to www.nds.org.au and search for Participation Project: Learning Guides for Disability Support Workers PERSON-CENTRED PRACTICE ACROSS CULTURES FREE OF CHARGE DURATION: Self-paced FORMAT: Self-guided workbooks TARGET AUDIENCE: Frontline support staff and managers FURTHER INFORMATION: Go to www.nds.org.au and search for Person-Centred Practice Across Cultures resources PERSON-CENTRED THINKING DURATION: 1 or 2 day options FORMAT: Workshop TARGET AUDIENCE: Frontline support staff and managers LEARNING OBJECTIVES: By the end of this program, you should be able to use person-centred thinking tools in order to: Separate what is important to someone from what is important for them Discover what is working and not working in a situation from different perspectives Record how someone communicates through using a communication chart Identify what are core responsibilities and where you can use creativity and judgment Use mindful listening tools to develop one-page profiles ENQUIRIES: Email learnanddevelop@nds.org.au PERSON-CENTRED REVIEW DURATION: 2 days FORMAT: Workshop TARGET AUDIENCE: Staff who have previously completed Person-centred Thinking ENQUIRIES: Email learnanddevelop@nds.org.au RECOGNISING RESTRICTIVE PRACTICES