Course Overview
This course teaches how to provide the individualised support to people with disabilities. After completing this course, you can work in home/community-based and residential settings.
During this course, you will do theoretical learning and get valuable practical experience that will allow you to empower people with disabilities, help them be independent and increase their quality of life.
After getting training, you have to complete at least 100 hours of placement. As a result, you’ll manage to turn theoretical knowledge into practice and get valuable professional experience.
Career Pathways
With CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support, you can work as a disability support worker, a senior disability support worker, disability services team leader, a disability service officer, a residential care officer and a community care worker.
Units of Competency
The course consists of 10 units. There are 7 core units as well as 3 elective units.
| 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 need. |
| CHCLEG003 | Manage legal and ethical compliance. |
| CHCMHS001 | Work with people with mental health issues. |
| HLTWHS003 | Maintain work health and safety. |
| Elective units: | |
|---|---|
| CHCCCS036 | Support relationships with carer and family |
| CHCADV001 | Facilitate the interests and rights of clients |
| CHCCCS004 | Assess co-existing needs |
Entry Requirements
Age Requirement
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN)
Applicants must complete an LLN assessment at Level 4 of the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF).
Academic Requirements
To enrol in this qualification, learners must have successfully completed one of the following:
- CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability), or
- CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability), or
- CHC30408 Certificate III in Disability plus the CHCSS00125 Entry to Certificate IV in Disability Support Skill Set.
Physical Requirements
This course includes practical placement in a disability services environment and may involve:
- Prolonged periods of standing and walking
- Manual handling tasks such as bending, squatting, kneeling, lifting, and repetitive movements involved in providing direct client support
Technology Requirements
As this program is delivered in a blended format, learners must have access to:
- A personal computer, laptop, or tablet
- Software such as Microsoft Office to complete coursework and assessments
- Reliable high-speed internet
- Functional audio, video, and visual capabilities to access interactive learning materials
- Basic digital literacy to navigate the Learning Management System (LMS) and participate in live online sessions
Unique Student Identifier (USI)
A valid USI is required at enrolment. Support is available if you need assistance in creating one.
Additional Requirements
Learners must also have:
- A valid and current email address
- A current NDIS Worker Screening Check
- A current National Police Check
- A valid Working with Children Check or Working with Vulnerable People Check (depending on your state/territory)