Certificate IV in Disability
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Certificate IV in
disability Support
CRICOS 116561C
This qualification reflects the role of individuals in a range of community settings and peoples’ homes, who provide support in a manner that empowers people with disabilities to achieve greater levels of independence, self-reliance, community participation and wellbeing. Workers promote a person-centred approach, work according to, and may contribute to an individualised plan, and work without direct supervision. They may be required to supervise and/or coordinate a small team.
The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian standards, and industry codes of practice.
DURATION
36 weeks – Full Time
including work placement
MODE OF STUDY
On Campus
WORK PLACEMENT
120 Hours
VET STUDENT LOANS
Unavailable
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TUITION FEES
INTAKE DATES
TBA
Entry Requirements
pathways & Employment
UNITS OF STUDY
To ensure an appropriate learning opportunity, candidates need to demonstrate a capacity to undertake study at Certificate IV level, this can be demonstrated via the following
- Candidates must be aged 18 or above
- Successful completion of Year 12 or the equivalent level of study or mature aged entry
Successful completion of :
– CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) or
– CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) or
– CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support PLUS the CHCSS00125 Entry to Certificate IV in Disability Support Skill Se Ø CHCCCS041 Recognise healthy body system
ØCHCDIS020 Work effectively in disability support
ØHLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
- Participate in a Pre-training Review (PTR)
- Undertake a Language, Literacy & Numeracy (LLN) assessment to determine suitability for admission and identify support needs
- Moderate level of computer literacy required
- A reasonable level of fitness and flexibility to carry out manual handling
- Evidence of full COVID-19 immunisation with the TGA approved vaccine
Additional requirements upon course commencement / prior to industry work placement:
- A National Police Check (NPC)
- A NDIS Worker Check (NDISWC)
- Any additional evidence your work placement provider requires
- Vaccinations which can include COVID, hepatitis A and B, and influenza
- Aged care sector screening clearance
To ensure an appropriate learning opportunity, candidates need to demonstrate a capacity to undertake study at Certificate IV level, this can be demonstrated via the following:
- Applicants must be aged 18 or above
- Successful completion of Year 12 or the equivalent level of study
- Minimum English level of IELTS 6.0* or equivalent. Candidates originating from student visa assessment levels 1 and 2 without the required IELTS score can undertake Language, Literacy and Numeracy Indicator Test. For information on student visa assessment levels, refer to Department of Home Affairs https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au
- Successful completion of:
– CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) or
– CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) or
– CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support PLUS the CHCSS00125 Entry to Certificate IV in Disability Support Skill Set
Ø CHCCCS041 Recognise healthy body system
ØCHCDIS020 Work effectively in disability support
ØHLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
- Evidence of full COVID-19 immunisation with the TGA approved vaccine
- Moderate level of computer literacy required
- A reasonable level of fitness and flexibility to carry out manual handling
Additional requirements upon course commencement / prior to industry work placement:
- A National Police Check (NPC)
- An NDIS Worker Check (NDISWC)
- A Working with Children Check (WWCC)
- Vaccinations which can include COVID, hepatitis A and B, and influenza
- Aged care sector screening clearance
- Any additional evidence your work placement provider requires
- Hold or undertake (SA ONLY):
- Disability services employment screening
- Vulnerable person-related employment screening
- Aged care sector employment screening
Note: If a student has a Disclosable Court Outcome registered against their name, we are unable to assist with placement as an industry will not accept students without a clear record. This requirement is not negotiable. Please note, in Victoria, this includes any offence that may have occurred up to 10 years ago and will show offences that state they are “without conviction”.
Further study pathways
After achieving CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support, students may continue their studies by enrolling in the following course:
HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing
Employment Opportunities
The following employment opportunities are available to students who complete this qualification:
Disability Officer Day Support
Disability Support Officer/Worker
Senior personal care assistant
Core Units
CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance
HLTWHS003 Maintain work health and safety supports
CHCCCS044 Follow established person-centred behaviour supports
CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues
CHCDIS019 Provide person-centred services to people with disability with complex needs
CHCDIS018 Facilitate ongoing skills development using a person-centred approach
CHCCCS035 Support individuals’ people with autism spectrum disorder
CHCDIS021 Prepare for NDIS support coordination
CHCDIS017 Facilitate community participation and social inclusion
CHCCCS033 Identify and Report Abuse
Elective Units
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
CHCCCS006 Facilitate individual service planning and delivery
CHCDIS004 Communicate using augmentative and alternative communication strategies