CHC43121

Certificate IV in Disability Support

Introduction

Support vulnerable people to live their best life.

Supporting individuals in the disability sector is among some of the most rewarding work you can do.

Category

Aged Care & Disability

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The Certificate IV in Disability Support aims to build upon existing skills and knowledge you hold and further develop practical, technical and procedural knowledge to follow an individualised plan to provide person-centred support to people living with a disability.

Your training will focus on:

Maintaining work health and safety
How to understand and manage legal and ethical practices
Providing person-centred support
Understanding and supporting individuals with mental health barriers
How to identify and appropriately respond to abuse

The course includes a 120-hour work placement element where you will work at a registered facility to gain real-time work experience skills.

Graduates of the CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support can move into roles where they provide individualised support to people with immediate needs. At this level, graduates can take on increased responsibilities and supervisory-level activities.

Delivery mode

Blended (face-to-face and online offered)
Part-time (1-2 days a week) for 10 months
Can also be undertaken as a Traineeship

Job roles

Occupational titles may include:

Disability Support Worker
Disability Support Supervisor/Team Leader
Community Care Worker

Assessment

Assessment may consist of

written answers to questions via the Catapult online assessment portal
role plays
holistic assessment
vocational placement

Evidence may be

written
audio recordings
video recordings
observation
Zoom recording
interview
documents

Entry Requirements

All students will engage in a language, literacy, numeracy and digital literacy (LLND) activity to evaluate potential support requirements.

Any of the following courses are prerequisites for Certificate IV in Disability Support:

Completion of: CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)

Completion of: CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)

Completion of: CHC30408 Certificate III in Disability PLUS the CHCSS00125 Entry to Certificate IV in Disability Support Skill Set

Units

The Certificate IV in Disability Support consists of 10 units:

7 core units
3 elective units

Elective units will vary depending on consultation with industry.

Core units include:

HLTWHS003	Maintain work health and safety
CHCLEG003	Manage legal and ethical compliance
CHCDIS019	Provide person-centred services to people with disability with complex needs
CHCDIS017	Facilitate community participation and social inclusion
CHCDIS018	Facilitate ongoing skills development using a person-centred approach
CHCCCS044	Follow established person-centred behaviour supports
CHCMHS001	Work with people with mental health issues

Fees

Fees vary due to government funding options available for some courses. Please contact us to confirm course fees.

Duration

Part-time (1-2 days a week) for 10 months

Thoroughly enjoyed completing my cert 3 and 4 in disability with AST, and am now working in a very rewarding career.

Course Participant Joanne

I wanted a change of careers and AST went above and beyond to find a course that suited my needs, the enrolment process was a breeze and I was supported through the process. Starting a course as an adult was very nerve racking, but the trainer I had ensured every single students needs were met and catered his teaching style to suit their needs, a very inclusive organisation and a very safe environment to be in.

Course participant Angie

Access Skills Training was the best experience for me, and the best thing that I could have done.

Course Participant Kylie

I never had any problems communication with my trainer and they were always helpful and supportive! Thank you for believing in me but most importantly helping me believe in myself!

Course participant Crystall

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