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 CHC43115 Certificate IV in Disability (Superseded)

Intake terms
Jan, April, July, October

Duration
12 months

Mode of Delivery
Blended, Face-to-Face, Online

Location
Camellia

This qualification reflects the roles of workers in a range of community settings and candidates’ 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 wellbeing.

Workers promote a person-centred approach, work without direct supervision and may be required to supervise and/or coordinate a small team.

  • Upon successful completion of all units of competency for this qualification, the student will be awarded CHC43115 Certificate IV in Disability.

  • This qualification will provide you a pathway to work as Lifestyle Support officer, Community Development Officer, Senior Personal Care Assistant, Behavioural Support Officer, Disability Team leader, Disability Support Assistant (Schools), Day Support Disability Officer, Senior Disability Worker, Social Educator (Disability), Support Facilitator (Disability), Disabilities Supervisor and Disability Service Officer

Blended | Face to Face | Online

Course duration- 12 months

Delivery Arrangement

Training delivery as determined by the Unit of Competency which includes:

  • Role Play/Observation in Class
  • Group Activities
  • Written Examination in class under trainers’ supervision
  • Case studies/Scenarios
  • Research Assignments
  • Workplace Assessments

 

Training Calendar

It is planned that a student will complete all 16 units of competency within 78 weeks.

  • delivered over 54 weeks of classroom-based training and assessment
  • 24 weeks school break
  • 20 hours of face-to-face study per week

 

Intake terms

Jan

April

July

October

 

Accreditation

Signature Training College is registered with and accredited by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) and is authorised to deliver Nationally Recognized Training within the Australian Qualifications Framework.
There is no formally prescribed course entry requirement for this qualification, however, the most common pathway into the program is after completion of CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support and more  commonly will come from the existing workers.
  • Student should be 18 years of age or over
  • Completed year 12 (HSC or Equivalent)
  • Have sound communication skills:
  • Provide IELTS certificate showing a score of 5.5 or above (or equivalent)
  • Undertake and successfully complete Signature Training College Language Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment
  • Be able to satisfactorily participate in preenrolment interview
Core Units
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 care
Electives
CHCCCS011 Meet personal support needs
CHCAGE005 Provide support to people living with dementia
HLTAID011 Provide first aid
There is a mandatory work placement requirement of 120 hours. Signature Training College has signed agreements in place with providers in the community sector.
  • Lifestyle Support officer
  • Community Development Officer
  • Senior Personal Care Assistant
  • Behavioural Support Officer
  • Disability Team leader
  • Disability Support Assistant (Schools)
  • Day Support Disability Officer
  • Senior Disability Worker
  • Social Educator (Disability)
  • Support Facilitator (Disability)
  • Disabilities Supervisor
  • Disability Service Officer
Fees
Tuition Fee: $12,000
Enrolment Fee: $300 (Non-refundable)
Study Material Fee: $1,500 per year
Total Fees: $13,800
For further information, please email us at info@stc.edu.au
Education pathways after completing CHC43115 Certificate IV in Disability may include:
  • CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support
  • CHC52021 Diploma of Community Services
  • CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
 
If you are a new enrolling student, undertaking Nationally recognized training, you will need a USI number to receive your Qualification/Statement of Attainment. If you do not have a USI you will not be able to receive a qualification. To create a USI account, go to the website: www.usi.gov.au
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