CHC43115
Certificate IV in Disability Support
Learn valuable skills and knowledge to deliver support and care for people with disabilities.
Overview
CHC43115 Certificate IV in Disability Support ideally suits individuals who want to work in the community services industry, delivering support and care for people with disabilities.
You may have already completed a CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability or Ageing) qualification or have some exposure to the aged/community setting working with people with disabilities.
Career Outcomes
Upon completion of this nationally recognised certificate, you will have learned the knowledge and skills for the following possible career outcomes:
- Disability Support Worker
- Personal Care Assistant
- Residential Care Officer
- Accommodation Support
- Disability Care Supervisor
Training Location
Classroom sessions are held at Unit 8 / 40 Meares Ave, Kwinana, Western Australia. Close to bus and train public transport.
Course Intake Dates
Our Certificate IV courses are scheduled to suit your availability. Call or email us to book a time.
Course Delivery
The Certificate IV course is self-paced and you can enrol at anytime of the year.
The course duration can take between 6 to 18 months, depending on individual commitment and experience in the field.
Delivery can be via a flexible combination of:
- Classroom sessions
- Simulation in class scenarios
- Home study
- Workplace experience (120 hours), for which we find your placement.
You may apply for Recognised Prior Learning (RPL), if you have achieved any level of skills and knowledge equivalent to the learning outcomes (resume, letter from employer etc). Credit Transfers are available if you have successfully completed any of the current unit/s.
Core Units include:
- 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 work
Enrolment requirements
To enrol in this course you must:
- Be an Australian Residence or Citizen, or have an appropriate visa to study this accredited certificate.
- Be reasonably fit and physically capable of performing the role.
- Meet the foundation skills (literacy and numeracy levels) necessary to perform in the role.
- Preferable to have some experience in leisure and health services.
- National Police Clearance certificate.
- Be able to sign a Statutory Declaration about criminal history at enrolment.
- USI Number (Unique Student Identifier). If you don’t have one, you can apply online www.usi.gov.au.
Your Enrolment Appointment
Please bring the following to your enrolment appointment:
- Phone and book your enrolment appointment with a member of our training staff on (08) 9439 1673.
- Provide Photo ID (Driver’s License or Passport)
- Provide Proof of Residency / Citizenship (Birth Certificate / Passport).
- Deposit of $600 deposit to secure enrolment.
Placement Requirements
To get placement for this course you must:
- Hold a current National Police Clearance (apply online).
- Proof of minimum 3 Covid vaccinations.
- Proof of Influenza vaccination (current year).
- Statutory Declaration about criminal history, signed at enrolment appointment.
Elective Units:
- CHCADV001 – Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
- HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid
- CHCCCS011 – Meet personal support needs
Course Fees
The total cost for this course is $3040.
A deposit of $600 is paid on enrolment. The remainder of the fees are to be paid in installments over the first 6 months of your course.