Certificate IV In Disability

Course Description

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

 

Licensing/Regulatory Information

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Admission Information

To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 120 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency.

Units of Competency

The CHC43115 – Certificate IV in Disability consists of 14 units of competency. To successfully complete the course, you need to be competent in 11 core units and 3 elective units as listed below: 

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

Elective units

CHCADV001

Facilitate the interests and rights of clients

CHCCCS011

Meet personal support needs

CHCCOM002

Use communication to build relationships

Career Outcomes
  • Lifestyle Support Officer
  • Community Development Officer
  • Senior Personal Care Assistant
  • Behavioural Support Officer
  • Disability Team Leader
  • Disability Support Assistant (Schools)
  • Project Officer
  • Marketing Coordinator (Disability)
  • Day Support Disability Officer
  • Senior Disability Worker
  • Social Educator (Disability)
  • Support Facilitator (Disability)
  • Job coordinator
  • Disabilities Supervisor
  • Social trainer
  • Local area coordinator
  • Disability Service Officer 
Industry Sectors
ANZSCO Identifier 411712 –  Disabilities Services Officer 
Industry Sector –  Community Services 
Course Rating
5/5
Language:
English
Level:
AQF Level 4