CDERP College
CDERP College is where we translate our research and evidence driven focus into practice. Where Person-Centred Practice is real and not just a buzzword. Customised Employment, Discovery and Employment Counselling knowledge and skills to support meaningful employment outcomes. Evidence based, practice informed real world guidance and skills development. Self-paced online, face to face or hybrid, we can deliver world class training and development to you in a format that works for you. Training informed by local and global research research partnerships, along with practice. Our training meets international standards and is the only training designed to apply best practice to Australia's unique employment ecosystem. Decades of development in Australia supported by mentoring locally and the best available international partners.
Customised Employment, Discovery and Employment Counselling Training and Development
In today's professional landscape, where diversity and inclusion are crucial, the need for skilled professionals in disability employment support is rapidly increasing. CDERP College is the only member of the Association of Community Rehabilitation Educators (ACRE) outside the USA. ACRE certifies training organisations and curricula based on recognised competencies for disability and customised employment practice. This distinction allows us to offer specialised training and professional development programs for disability employment professionals, advocates, and families, providing the essential skills needed to succeed in the field. ACRE Certified training by ACRE approved trainers.
At CDERP College, our focus is on delivering practical, person-centred services within the evolving landscape of disability employment. Our programs are not developed in isolation but in collaboration with leading experts and researchers, including Griffin Hammis Associates, Work First NDIS Employment, and service providers both locally and internationally. This collaborative approach ensures that our training is both relevant to the local context and informed by global best practices.
We work closely with practitioners, academics, families, and employers to design programs grounded in real-world practice and research.
Rather than just observing the challenges in the field, we actively develop solutions that improve service delivery and effectiveness. These solutions include whole of system change and service delivery models that support real person-centred practice that meet the needs of clients and service providers operating within our context and environment.
Actionable Training
Evidence-based Practice Informed training that works everyday. We don't simply write and teach, we deliver it everyday through our Work First Employment program.
Learning that Builds Skills
Our training isn't about just passing a course to get some letters after your name. It's about building your knowledge and skills for the real world.
Mentoring
It's not just about theory; on demand mentoring and the Customised Employment Community of Practice ensure that you get real life support and timely mentoring from experts and peers alike.
Professional Development and Training For Disability Employment Advocates, Families and Consultants
Our programs represent a benchmark of excellence in the field of disability employment support. As the foremost resource for Customised Employment and Discovery Professionals, we are dedicated to enhancing professional practices to the highest standards. Our courses, rooted in evidence-based methodologies and enriched by practical experience, provide invaluable insights and strategies for effectively navigating the complexities of disability employment. Our innovative Employment Counselling program exemplifies our commitment to a holistic approach, placing us at the forefront of evolving best practices. These advancements form the foundation of the Work First Way model, which is increasingly recognized and adopted by service providers aiming to implement genuine person-centred practices. We take pride in offering cutting-edge programs designed to meet the specific needs and aspirations of Open and Supported Employment Staff and Families. Whether you are launching a career in disability employment support or seeking to advance your current skill set, our comprehensive curriculum is designed to equip you with the necessary tools and confidence to make a significant impact on the lives of individuals with disabilities. By engaging with our programs, you are not only acquiring knowledge but also contributing as a catalyst for positive change within the disability employment sector.
Our programs allow you to build the skills necessary to deliver meaningful employment services, particularly for people interested in delivering person-centred services with an emphasis on Customised Employment and Discovery. Based on the best available evidence for practice.
We offer you the opportunity to engage with up to date material and resources to make your learning journey easy and accessible. Our LMS is intuitive and well supported. Courses are complete with downable resources and video materials.
Our staff don’t just teach you new skills, they use them daily with clients, service providers, business and government. Learn from people locally and internationally who have global experience and support to nuance the training to our culture and context.
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