CHC43121
Certificate IV in Disability Support
Career Pathways:
- In-Home/Disability support worker
- Social educator (Disability)
- Day support disability officer
- School support officer (Disability)
- Disability team leader
- Disability service officer
- Community development officer
- Senior Personal Care Assistant
Duration:
- Workplace Based: 52 Weeks (Domestic students)
Description:
- This qualification reflects the role of individuals in a range of community settings and peoples’ homes, who provide 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 according to and may contribute to an individualised plan, and work without direct supervision.
- They may be required to supervise and/or coordinate a small team.
- The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.
AISC Course Advantages
Teaching Quality
Flexible
Engaging
Skill Development
Multiculture
Career focused
Overview
Discover the potential unlocked upon successful completion of the CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support.
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Study Mode
- Workplace based: Blended – Combination (Face-to-face and Work practice) (Domestic student)
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Training delivered by
Grounding Solutions International Pty Ltd trading as AISC RTOID: 45269
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Intakes
- Monthly
- First Monday of each month
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Holiday Period
23rd December 2024 till 5th January 2025
Course Description
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Pre-requisites for Students
- Have completed CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) OR CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) OR CHC30408 Certificate III in Disability PLUS CHCSS0125 Entry to Certificate IV in Disability Support Skill Set
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Entry Requirements for Students
- In addition to the above pre-requisites, this course is currently available to candidates who can provide evidence that they are working in a direct support role in the Aged-care or Disability sector
- Students will have employer support for their participation in the course and or be employed on a traineeship, full or part time. Students will be working at least 15 hours a week in the disability or Agedcare support role
- Must be 18 years or older
- Have basic computer skill
- Meet the Australian Core Skills Framework requirements for the course*
Career Insights
Students enrolled in this course may also choose to engage in further study that will support them in their Community Service skills. Other options available for students may include the following:
- CHC43315 Certificate IV in Mental Health*
- CHC42121 Certificate IV in Community Development*
- CHC53315 Diploma of Mental Health*
- TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment*
*currently not being offered by Australian Institution of Sciences
Course Structure
To achieve a CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support a total of 10 units of competency must be completed (7 core units and 3 elective units).
Core Units
Total of 7 core units must be completed from the following:
| Unit Code | Unit Description |
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| CHCCCS044 | Follow established person-centred behaviour support |
| 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
Total of 3 core units must be completed from the following:
| Unit Code | Unit Description |
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| HLTHPS006 | Assist clients with medication |
| CHCAGE011 | Provide support to people living with dementia |
| CHCPAL003 | Deliver care services using a palliative approach |
Fees and Funding Options
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Domestic Students:
- Total Tuition Fee: $2,250 ($225 per Unit)
- Non-tuition fees: $250 (Non-Refundable)
- Total Fees: $2,500
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Payment Plan
- Non-refundable enrolment deposit (prior to commencement) - $250
- 2 Installments of $1,125 each, at 6 months intervals (1st installment within 1st week of course commencement)
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RPL Costs
- Please contact Admission team for further discussion.
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Extra Info
- Nationally Recognised Training does not occur GST.
- Students will only be eligible to receive their qualification if fees have been paid in full and all course requirements have been met.
- AISC reserves the right to vary Material Fees without prior notice; whereas tuition fees will not change after you have started the course.
- Prior to enrolling, you may contact AISC to confirm the current cost, fee structure, and payment plan options available.
- *Please refer to Student Handbook for our Fees and Charges Policy.