CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support

Empower Lives

Become a champion of inclusivity and support, making a positive impact in the field of disability services

Fees & Funding

Funding Available
Fee for service: $3,950

Duration

Up to 12 Months

Study mode

Online

Location

Nation wide

Your industry career prospects

90%

Of graduates were satisfied with their training

75%

Of graduates experienced an improvement in their work status

Course information

This Certificate IV in Disability has been designed to reflect the role of workers in clients’ homes and a range of community settings. Graduates will be able to provide training and support to those with disabilities to empower them to achieve greater levels of independence, self-reliance, community participation and overall well-being.

Graduates will learn a person-centred approach which will allow them to work without direct supervision and even supervise/coordinate a small team.

Graduates of this Certificate IV in Disability will be able to take responsibility for their own outputs within defined organisation guidelines while maintaining quality service delivery through the development, facilitation and review of personalised service planning and delivery.

Your career opportunities

Disability Support Worker
Local Area Coordinator
Behavioural Support Officer
Residential Care Worker
Disability Team Leader/Supervisor
Senior Personal Care Assistant

Eligibility Criteria

Entry requirements for the course include:

Completion of grade 10-12 or equivalent
Demonstrate a satisfactory level of Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) abilities.
Must be able to obtain a federal police check
Completion of: CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)
OR
Completion of: CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)
OR
Completion of: CHC30408 Certificate III in Disability PLUS the CHCSS00125 Entry to Certificate IV in Disability Support Skill Set.

Couse Duration

Class attendance is scheduled for all units over a period of up to 12 months online

Course units

Core Units

HLTWHS003 Maintain Work Health and Safety

CHCLEG003 Manage Legal and Ethical Compliance

CHCDIS019 Provide Person-Centred Services to People with Disability with Complex Needs

CHCDIS018 Facilitate Ongoing Skills Development Using a Person-Centred Approach

CHCCCS044 Follow Established Person-Centred Behaviour Supports

CHCMHS001 Work with People with Mental Health Issues

CHCDIS017 Facilitate Community Participation and Social Inclusion

Elective Units