CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support
CRICOS Course Code: 116088A
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.
General Information
Delivery Method
Classroom based with work component
Work Component Hours/Week: 20
Work Component Weeks: 1
Work Component Total Hours: 20
Course Duration
50 weeks full time
(39 scheduled tuition weeks, 1 week of work placement and up to 10 weeks of holidays)
Pre-requisites
There are no pre-requisites for this qualification or any of the units of competency contained within it.
Tuition Fee
Tuition Fee
Students can choose to pay the total tuition fees via payment plan or with an optional upfront payment.
$13,500.00
Other Fee
- Non-refundable enrolment deposit (prior to commencement): $200
- Materials fee: $600
Payment Plan
There will be 9 instalments of $1500.
Optional Upfront Payment
Students may pay an additional upfront amount of 50% or more of the total tuition fees prior to the course commencement date.
Coruse Information
The further study pathways available to students who undertake this qualification include:
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- Disabilities Services Officer
- Disability Team Leader
- Disabilities Supervisor
- Project Officer
- Disability Support Assistant (Schools)
- Senior Disability Worker
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Students who complete this course may wish to continue their education into such courses such as:
CHC52021 – Diploma of Community Services
This course is available to students who are able to provide evidence that they:
- already hold (evidenced by a certificate and transcript and/or USI transcript)
- 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.
- CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)
- are already working for a disability support provider or be able to source a provider to complete minimum of 20 hours of work placement. If needed, students can contact student support for assistance in finding a placement provider.
- are over the age of 18
- meet ONE of the following academic requirements:
- have completed year 12 or equivalent, or
- have completed a Certificate III or higher AQF Qualification or equivalent
- meet ONE the following English proficiency requirements of this course:
- evidence of holding any of the following English language test scores within the last 3 years
| Test Type | Score or level |
| International English Language Testing System | 5.5 |
| TOEFL internet-based test | 46 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (Certificate in Advanced English) | 162 |
| Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) | 42 |
| Occupational English Test | B for each test component |
OR
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- be able to provide any of the following evidence of English Language competence
- that they were educated for 5 years in an English-speaking country.
- that they have successfully completed their Year 12 or equivalent in English Language.
- that they have undertaken tertiary studies (i.e. VET or Higher Education) of at least one year duration in English
- be able to provide any of the following evidence of English Language competence
- have the required level of Language, Learning and Numeracy skills required by the course by
- completing a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment conducted by an Kingsway College Trainer/Assessor which includes a written test and interview to complete the verbal component of the test. For international students applying from their home country this will be completed during a skype interview. For all students applying within Australia the test will be completed during an interview at the RTO.
- The LLN test also assists Kingsway College to assess whether or not students’ LLN skills are at a level suited to the course requirements. It also assists our trainers to prepare individual learning plans for each successful applicant where skill weaknesses are identified.
The CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support requires the completion of the following 10 (including 7 core and 3 electives).
| Code | Unit title |
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CHCCCS044 |
Follow established person-centred behaviour supports |
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CHCDIS017 |
Facilitate community participation and social inclusion |
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CHCDIS018 |
Facilitate ongoing skills development using a person-centred approach |
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CHCDIS019 |
Provide person-centred services to people with disability with complex needs |
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CHCLEG003 |
Manage legal and ethical compliance |
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CHCMHS001 |
Work with people with mental health issues |
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HLTWHS003 |
Maintain work health and safety |
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CHCCCS041 |
Recognise healthy body systems |
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CHCPAL003 |
Deliver care services using a palliative approach |
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CHCAGE011 |
Provide support to people living with dementia |