Certificate IV in Disability
Course Overview
Course Structure
Successful completion of this Certificate IV Disability [CHC43115] course requires the fulfilment of 14 Units of Study: 11 core units and 3 elective units.
Core units:
1. CHCCCS015 Provide individualised support
2. CHCDIS002 Follow established person-centred behaviour supports
3. CHCDIS005 Develop and provide person-centred service responses
4. CHCDIS007 Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability
5. CHCDIS008 Facilitate community participation and social inclusion
6. CHCDIS009 Facilitate ongoing skills development using a person-centred approach
7. CHCDIS010 Provide person-centred services to people with disability with complex needs
8. CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
9. CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance
10. HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems
11. HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
Elective units:
1. CHCCCS011 Meet personal support needs
2. CHCPRP001 Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
3. CHCCCS001 Address the needs of people with chronic disease
Short Courses that may be useful for you:
• 22282VIC Course in the Management of Asthma Risks and Emergencies in the Workplace
• HLTAID003 Provide First Aid
Entry Requirement
| Admission Requirements | |
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| Academic Entry Requirements | To enrol in this course, applicants should submit: • Completed and signed ‘Application for Enrolment Form’; • Certified transcripts of academic records including last two years of schooling; • Certified evidence of completing year 12. • Certified evidence of the date of birth; • Letter(s) of recommendation from teacher(s) (if available); • Certified copy of passport details; • Unique Student Identifier (USI)- application for USI is done at the time of enrolment into the course. • Certified evidence English language proficiency Prior to admission, students are required to undertake a pre-training review which is used to determine the student’s level of language, literacy and numeracy as well as student’s suitability for the specific qualification as required to complete the course and whether the student requires additional support. |
| Academic Entry Requirements | Specific academic requirements To enter this course, the applicant should successfully meet any one of the following academic requirements: •Satisfactorily completed year 11 or 12 or equivalent level of studies with at least 65% average grade results or Without formal qualifications but who can provide evidence of work experience of at least one year in the community services sector with relevant skills and knowledge. No applicant will be refused entry based on gender, age (except for the case of students under the age of 18 years), marital status, pregnancy, race, colour, ethnic background or religious beliefs. Job Training Institute is an equal opportunity employer and training organisation, and actively implements non- discriminatory policies in all its operations. |
| Language Requirement | |
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| IELTS Score (Minimum) | International students, applying either off-shore or on-shore will require: • Either a minimum IELTS (academic or general version) test score of 5.5 or equivalent for direct entry into this VET course. Results older than two years are not acceptable. OR • Evidence that they have studied in English for at least five years in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom or the United States OR • Evidence that, within two years of the application date, they have successfully completed in Australia a foundation course or a senior secondary certificate of education or a substantial part of a Certificate IV or higher-level qualification, from the Australian Qualifications Framework. OR • For students from levels 1 and 2 countries, successful completion of JTI’s Language and Numeracy Test. Please Note: JTI will also accept equivalent test results from the following specified English language tests - TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic and Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE). |
Career Opportunities
• Behavioural support officer
• Development officer
• Disability officer – day support
• Disability development support officer (DDSO)
• Employment coordinator (disability)
• Job coordinator
• Lifestyle support officer
• Local area coordinator
• Residential care officer
• Senior PCA assistant
• Social educator
Internship or Work Placements
Work Placement Program Work placement is not optional; this course includes 120 hours of practical placement. We understand the industry and can assist you in finding Work Placement. JTI Work placement Coordinator, JTI Trainers and the student will work collaboratively in securing a work placement.
Once you are marked satisfactory in the required units, you apply for work placement by completing an online or manual work placement form at any of our campuses. You can indicate your availability and preferred location.
We endeavour to place you in a facility of your choice, however we cannot guarantee this as availability in the facility is a factor.
Once you submit your form, all parties will work towards securing a place for you.
On average, it takes approximately 3 weeks to secure work placement.
To attain your certificate, you must complete both theory assessments and Work Placement.
If your working with children check or police check have a previous conviction, you need to discuss this with a JTI Trainer/Work Placement Coordinator before enrolling in this course.