Certificate IV in Disability – CHC43115

Certificate IV in Disability – CHC43115 (Is superseded by CHC43121 – Certificate IV in Disability Support)

This Certificate IV level disability course – CHC43115 Certificate IV in Disability qualification is delivered in Parramatta. It reflects the role of disability support 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. Support workers promote a person-centred approach, work without direct supervision and may be required to supervise and/or coordinate a small team.

Career Outcomes

• Disability Officer – Day Support
• Disability Support Worker
• Residential Care Officer
• Employment Coordinator (Disability)

Licensing/Regulatory Information

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to Certificate IV in Disability qualification at the time of publication. However, all students will be required to have a working with vulnerable people and police check before commencing work placement.

Entry Requirements

• Good understanding of English
• School certificate or equivalent (Grade 10)
• 18 years of age
• Must have a valid USI
• Reading and Writing Skills (L)
• Oral Communication skills (L)
• Numeracy and Mathematics skills (N)

Packaging Rules
Total number of units = 14

11 core units plus
3 elective units, of which:

• At least 2 must come from the prescribed list.
• if not listed below, 1 unit may be from any currently endorsed Training Package

Elective units must be relevant to the work environment and the qualification, maintain the integrity of the AQF alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.

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
CHCCCS011 Meet personal support needs
CHCCCS026 Transport Individuals
CHCCCS023 Support independence and well being

Note: Electives listed are what is usually offered by Capital Careers, however, if these are not suitable for your target or current work then alternative electives are available. The list of alternative electives can be found at http://training.gov.au/Training/Details/CHC43115

Work Placement

All students must complete a minimum of 120 hours of work experience in a regulated facility to be deemed competent for Certificate IV in Disability qualification.

How long will it take?

Duration is dependent on training delivery mode, individual experience and skills. Students are required to complete a volume of learning of 1150 hours comprising of guided learning, individual study, assessments and work placement. Generally the course will take anywhere between 6 months and a year to complete.

Delivery Options

Face to face (Sydney only)
Distance education (Australia wide)
Combination of face to face and distance education (Sydney only)

This Cert 4 disability course is delivered in Parramatta

Course Cost

$1600

Subsidised government funding may be available for eligible students under the following initiatives

• ACT Skilled Capital
• ACT User Choice Traineeships
• NSW Smart and Skilled

Please see our funding page or contact us for more details

Please see administration fee table under policies and procedures for any additional administration fees that may be applicable to your study.

What we provide you

• Well written and easy to follow resources via an online e-learning platform
• Air conditioned class rooms
• Practical sessions conducted in a simulated working environment using equipment associated with a Disability Care facility.
• Trainers who care very much about your studies and about you!

Opportunities for Further Study

Successful completion of this program will allow participant to articulate into a number of qualifications including:

• CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support
• CHC42015 Certificate IV in Community Services
• Other Certificate IV level programs from CHC Training Package
• Diploma level programs from the CHC Training Package

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows a person to receive recognition and credit for the knowledge and skills they have, no matter how and where they were attained, including overseas. This can include skills from previous study, work experience and life experience.

Credit Transfer

Capital Careers has an obligation to recognise Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) qualifications and Statements of Attainment issued by other registered training organisations

Assessment

The course will be presented in competency-based mode and the student’s competency will be assessed at all levels according to competencies and performance criteria. The training package for each competency specifies the conditions and method of assessment. Assessment methods range from completing set tasks and activities, class attendance and participation and completion of assignments / projects