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 CHC43121 Certificate IV in
Disability Support

Intake terms
Jan, April, July, October

Duration
78 weeks

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

Location
Camellia

CRICOS Code: 113835F

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 CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support.

  • 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- 78 weeks

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 10 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

  • January
  • 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.
Students must hold a:
Completion of: CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)
OR 
Completion of: CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)
OR 
Completion of: CHC30408 Certificate III in Disability PLUS  the CHCSS00125 Entry to Certificate IV in Disability Support Skill Set.
 
Students are also required to:
  • Be 18 years of age or over
  • Have 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
CHCCCS044 Follow established person-centred behaviour supports
CHCDIS017 Facilitate community participation and social inclusion
CHCDIS018 Facilitate ongoing skills development using a person-centred approach
CHCDIS019 Provide person-centred services to people with disability with complex needs
CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance
CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues
HLTWHS003 Maintain work health and safety
Elective Units
CHCADV001 Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
CHCAGE009 Provide services for older people
CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
This qualification requires Flu Shot before going to Work-Placement because it is a mandatory requirement for some of the facilities. The students must complete at least 120 hours of work placement complete this component of the course.
 
  • 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: $13,800
Enrolment Fee: $300 (Non-refundable)
Study Material Fee: $1,500 per year
Total Fees: $15,600
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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