CHC43121 – Certificate IV in Disability Support

Pathways from this qualification: Students may progress to higher level courses within and/or across the community/healthsector such as:

• CHC43015 – Certificate IV in Ageing Support
• HLT47321 – Certificate IV in Health Administration
• HLT54121 – Diploma of Nursing
• HLT57715 – Diploma of Practice Management
• CHC52021 – Diploma of Community Services
• Bachelor of Social Services
• Bachelor of Social Work
• Bachelor of Nursing

• Disability Worker
• Senior Personal Care Assistant
• Care Assistant
• Accommodation Support Worker
• Residential Support Worker
• Community Access Coordinator
• Community House Worker
• Residential Care Worker
• Disability Service Officer
• Care Worker
• Client Assistant
• School Support Officer (Disability)
• Field Officer (Community Services)

(Blended: online real time theory tutorials with on campus skills training in a simulation environment)

The course is provided through Blended mode of delivery. It will be delivered over 860 hours including theory, self-paced structured e-learning, simulation training and 120 hours of work-based training/ professional experience placement (PEP).

20 contact hours per week will be delivered through synchronised online learning which includes on-campus simulation based training / assessment.

Besides the above structured learning, students are advised that they will be required to do approximate 15 hours per week of unstructured learning.

The simulation training is for review of the learning activities, practicing communication, work-based skills, management skills and to undertake other assessments e.g.: group presentation/individual presentation.

Professional Experience Placement (PEP) is an essential component of some of the units of this qualification. IHNA Guarantees Professional Experience Placement for all its student studying Certificate IV in Disability Support. Students will commence the 120 hours of placement (PEP) upon completing all theory assessments including simulation-based assessments (SBA). During the PEP, students will apply the required essential knowledge and skills to demonstrate competency for each unit of this qualification.

Each student will work in pairs with a buddy staff member under the supervision of the workplace supervisor at the PEP facility.

An IHNA trainer and assessor will monitor the student’s progress during the PEP. All PEPs are arranged by IHNA. Students may arrange PEP by themselves if preferred, as agreed with and in consultation with, the course coordinator.

It is mandatory to have completed one of below qualification to enter this program

• 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.

IHNA Admission Requirements

• 16 years of age and above at the time of commencement of the course*#
• Successful completion of an Australian Year 11 course or equivalent

*Mature age students (22+) may also be considered without the minimum education requirements. Each case will be reviewed individually to ascertain the capacity of the applicant to meet course requirements.

# Students below 18 years of age should have consent from their parents prior to getting enrolment in any courses.

Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital (LLND)

All IHNA students must complete the Language, Literacy, Numeracy, and Digital (LLND) assessment to ensure that students meet the necessary requirements for successfully undertaking the course. IHNA administers the LLND test to evaluate each student’s suitability.

Digital Literacy

• Basic computer skills covering the most common usages of a computer, including managing computer files, word processing, using spreadsheets and databases; creating presentations; finding information and communicating using computers; and being aware of social and ethical implications of Internet use. 
• Having own computer (desktop or laptop) to facilitate the training and assessment.

Professional Experience Placement Requirements

• A satisfactory National Police Clearance (NCC) or Australian Federal Police (AFP) Clearance certificate
• Required immunisation
• Working with Children Check (WWCC)
• A valid NDIS Worker Screening Check

Our approach is to collect evidence on whether the student can perform to the standards of the workplace. This is based on the relevant unit of competency, and you’ll find these tools being used:

• Knowledge Based Assessments (KBA)
• Simulation Based Assessments (SBA)
• Professional Experience Placement (PEP)

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

With RPL we assess your competency based on formal, non-formal, informal learning or direct work experience based on the required skills of the course.

Credit Transfer(CT)

We use CT where you’ve completed units of study at another TAFE College or Registered Training Organisation that meet the requirements of another course. We grant credit according to the Certification, Issuing, and Recognition of Qualifications and Statements of Attainment. Assessing a CT is free.

If you’re eligible for RPL or CT you may be able to complete the course in a shorter duration with reduction to total course fees. Check your eligibility with us.

1. Application: Submit your online application by clicking “Enrol Now” on the top right corner of the course page.
2. Interview: Once you’ve met IHNA’s eligibility criteria you will be contacted for an interview with an admissions consultant
3. Offer Letter: If you’re successful with the interview you will be offered a place for the course as per the availability of each intake.
4. Enrolment Fee: After signing the offer acceptance an invoice will be issued for the course. You may be eligible for government funding, so please call our team to know more.
5. Confirmation of Admission: We will issue a conformation of admission once the enrolment fee has been received.

Call us on 1800 22 52 83 for any questions regarding your application.