Certificate IV in Disability Support
Course Overview
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 training package does not specify any work hour requirements to achieve this ?qualification. However, several core and elective units’ assessment conditions stipulate their ?performance evidence to be demonstrated in the workplace. Therefore, a candidate must ?complete at least 100 hours of work placement to achieve this qualification from the ?Australian National Institute of Education (ANIE) as outlined in the Training and Assessment ?Schedule section of this document. ?
You can apply for the recognition of existing qualifications or skills, knowledge and experience ??(Credit and/or Recognition of Prior Learning). The granting of Credit or RPL may affect course fees ?as well as the duration of the course. Please refer to our ‘International Student Handbook’ for ?more details.
Course Structure
Students must complete the following units of competency:
Core:
CHCCCS044 Follow established person-centred behaviour supports
CHCDIS017 Facilitate community participation and social inclusion
CHCDIS018 Facilitate ongoing skills development using a person-centred approach
CHCDIS019 Provide person-centred services to people with disability with complex needs
CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance
CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues
HLTWHS003 Maintain work health and safety
Electives:
CHCAGE011 Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCCCS041 Recognise healthy body systems
CHCDIS020 Work effectively in disability support
Entry Requirement
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| IELTS Score (Minimum) | Have the required English language proficiency such as an overall IELTS** score of 6.0 with no individual band score of less than 5.5 (test results must be not more than two (2) years old). |
| English Language Requirements | English language proficiency can also be demonstrated through documented evidence of any of the following: – the student was educated in an English-speaking country for at least five (5) years; or – the student has completed at least six (6) months of a minimum of AQF level 4 course or higher in an Australian RTO within the last two (2) years; or -the student has successfully completed an English Placement Test at ANIE. |
Career Opportunities
CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support is a course suitable for international students who are seeking to pursue a career in the community services sector. This qualification enables the student to seek employment in various job roles such as Social Educator (Disability), Day Support Disability Officer, Marketing Coordinator (Disability), Local area coordinator, Social trainer, Disability Team Leader, Disabilities Supervisor, Project Officer, Disability Support Assistant (Schools), Job coordinator, Disability Service Officer, Senior Disability Worker, Lifestyle Support Officer, Senior Personal Care Assistant, Community Development Officer, Support Facilitator (Disability), Behavioural Support Officer and other relevant designations.
Students who complete this course may wish to continue their higher education in a range of areas, including the Community Services sector in the Diploma level qualifications.