Certificate IV in Disability
Provider:
Course Code:
CHC43115
CRICOS Code:
110158G
Qualification Level:
Certificate
Course Area:
Health and Medicine
Duration:
52-Week
Study Mode:
Full Time
Location:
New South Wales (Sydney)
Course Fee:
$8,000 Per Course
Delivery Mode:
On Campus
Target:
International
Intake:
Four times a year
Course Overview
This qualification reflects the role of workers in a range of community settings and clients’ homes, who provide training and 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 without direct supervision and may be required to supervise and/or coordinate a small team.
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 120 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency.
Course Structure
The following units are included in this course and all are required for the award of the qualification. There are 14 units of competency in total, which include 11 core units and 3 elective units.
11 CORE UNITS
- CHCCCS015 Provide individualised support
- CHCDIS002 Follow established person-centred behaviour supports
- CHCDIS005 Develop and provide person-centred service responses
- CHCDIS007 Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability
- CHCDIS008 Facilitate community participation and social inclusion
- CHCDIS009 Facilitate ongoing skills development using a person-centred approach
- CHCDIS010 Provide person-centred services to people with disability with complex needs
- CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
- CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance
- HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems
- HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
3 ELECTIVE UNITS
- CHCCCS023 Support independence and wellbeing
- CHCCCS025 Support relationships with carers and families
- HLTINF001 Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
Entry Requirement
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age to Apply | Be at least 18 years of age. |
| Academic Entry Requirements | Have completed study of Year 12 or equivalent. |
| Language Requirement | |
|---|---|
| IELTS Score (Minimum) | Proof of English language proficiency: IELTS 5.5 or equivalent |
Career Opportunities
Community Development Officer
Senior Personal Care Assistant
Disability Team Leader
Disability Support Assistant (Schools)
Disabilities Supervisor
Internship or Work Placement
Work Placement: 120 hours