CHC43115 Certificate IV in Disability

The CHC43115 Certificate IV in Disability 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 well-being. Workers promote a person-centred approach, work without direct supervision and may be required to supervise and/or coordinate a small team.

What will I learn?

You will learn how to facilitate and empower people with a disability
Provide individualised support
Manage legal and ethical compliance
How to develop person centred behaviour supports
How to follow safe work practices for direct client care

Eligibility

A proficient level of English is required, however your English level will be assessed on application. You will also need to have the following:

Should be 18 years old or above
The ability to obtain a National Police Clearance
Be physically capable to undertake manual and the physical tasks required in this role including manual handling using equipment in an aged care setting.
Have the ability to communicate sensitively with a wide background of people
have personal attributes necessary including punctuality, personal hygiene and good presentation.
If you are undertaking HLTAID003 - PROVIDE FIRST AID training with us, please advise staff prior if you have problems with your back and knees or general mobility. First aid will require you to participate in physical activity which may aggregate existing injuries.

Job opportunities

Care Coordinator
Disability Coordinator
Disability Support Worker
Development Officer
Behavioural Support Officer
Senior Personal Care Assistant

Work-placement Requirements

It is required to take Flu Shot before going to Work-Placement because it is a mandatory requirement for some of the facilities.

Course duration

Upto 12 months
You can also apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and significantly reduce the length of time to receive your qualification

Course dates

We have an open enrolment with students able to commence and start a program each week. This means you can enrol at any time and start as soon as possible.

Cost

Although we have a set tuition fee for the course, we can tailor individual payment plan options to assist you. Contact us to find out more.

CHC43115 Certificate IV in Disability

How to enrol

Contact Signature Training for an appointment to understand the course and the eligibility criteria for enrolement. All prospective students are required to attend a face-to-face consultation with our team for enrolement. This is to confirm the following:

if you are eligible for the course
if you are eligible for any recognition of prior learning (RPL)
when you can start
arrange a time to have your LLN assessed and to make arrangements to enrol

Existing workers are encouraged to apply for RPL.

Important Note

Signature Training cannot accept enrolments from International Students on a Student Visa. Only CRICOS approved providers may accept International Students and only if your visa condition allows it. You can check your visa conditions using VEVO.

Core Units

Unit Code	Title
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
HLTWHS002	Recognise healthy body systems
CHCDIS010	Follow safe work practices for direct client care

Elective Units

Unit Code	Title
CHCAGE001	Facilitate the empowerment of older people
CHCAGE005	Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCCCS011	Meet personal support needs