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CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support

CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support Course Detail

This role is ideal for individuals who are working or seeking work opportunities 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.

Entry requirements

  • Completion of CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)

  • Completion of CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)

  • Completion of CHC30408 Certificate III in Disability PLUS CHCSS00125 Entry to Certificate IV in Disability Support Skill Set.

Duration: 34 weeks

Licensing and Regulatory requirements:

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

Packaging rules

  • Total number of units = 10

  • 7 core units

  • 3 elective units, consisting of:

    • at least 2 units from the electives listed

    • up to 1 unit from the electives listed and any endorsed Training Package or accredited course.

    • Units marked with * have one or more prerequisites units. Please refer to individual units for details of prerequisites.

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Target Learners

The course is designed for individuals who are willing to work within community and/or residential settings. The training and assessment strategy is targeted at the learners who are seeking to pursue a career in providing disability care, as well as those wanting to undertake supervisory roles in Disability sector, as well as those wanting a pathway to Diploma of Community Services to undertake managerial roles.

Learners will be 18-year-old or above and may have had work and study experience if they have already completed Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) or equivalent qualification. Credit and/or RPL can be provided for those with existing skills and knowledge allowing such to complete the course in a shorter timeframe.

Qualification and Employment pathways

As per the Training Package learners must have completed following qualification to undertake CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support

  • Completion of: CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)

OR

  • Completion of: CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)

OR

  • Completion of: CHC30408 Certificate III in Disability PLUS the CHCSS00125

 

Entry to Certificate IV in Disability Support Skill Set.

 

Participants must meet the LLN requirements as listed.

Based on the results of the LLN assessment, training staff will decide if the learner needs any assistance from the trainer upon commencement.

Future study pathways from the qualification:

After achieving in CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support, learners may wish to continue their education.

  • CHC52021 – Diploma of Community Services

  • CHC62015 – Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management

Upon completion, potential employment options include a direct support worker in aged care, disability, home and community care or other direct care work in the community services industry with roles such as:

  • Disability Service Officer,

  • Disability Support Assistant

  • Day Support Disability Officer

  • Senior Disability Worker

  • Support Facilitator

Unit of Competency 
Core Units of Competency

Unit Code
Unit Title
Nominal hours
CHCADV001
Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
100
CHCAGE001
Facilitate the empowerment of older people
50
CHCAGE003
Coordinate services for older people
80
CHCAGE004
Implement interventions with older people at risk
80
CHCAGE005
Provide support to people living with dementia
65
CHCCCS006
Facilitate individual service planning and delivery
120
CHCCCS011
Meet personal support needs
60
CHCCCS023
Support independence and wellbeing
80
CHCCCS025
Support relationships with carers and families
70
CHCDIV001
Work with diverse people
40
CHCLEG003
Manage legal and ethical compliance
80
CHCPAL001
Deliver care services using a palliative approach
60
CHCPRP001
Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
80
HLTAAP001
Recognise healthy body systems
70
HLTWHS002
Follow safe work practices for direct client care
20

Elective Units of Competency

Unit Code
Unit Title
Nominal hours
CHCCOM005
Communicate and work in health or community services
30
HLTHPS006
Assist clients with medication
80
HLTAID011
Provide first aid
18
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