Certificate IV in Disability - Southern Cross Education Institute

CHC43121

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

STATE SUBSIDIES

Domestic Students

Available

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VET STUDENT LOANS

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TUITION FEES

Domestic Students
International Students

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Entry Requirements

pathways & Employment

UNITS OF STUDY

Domestic Students

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

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”.

International Students

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):
1. Disability services employment screening
2. Vulnerable person-related employment screening
3. 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

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