This course reflects the role of individuals in the 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.
These individuals take responsibility for their own outputs within the scope of their job role and delegation. Workers have a range of factual, technical and procedural knowledge, as well as some theoretical knowledge of the concepts and practices required to provide person-centred support.
The skills in this course must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.
To achieve this course, the student must have completed at least 120 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency.
On-Campus Simulation Workshops
Assured Professional Experience Placement
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Course Duration : | 6 months |
AQF Level : | 4 |
Mode of Delivery : | Face to Face Delivery |
CRICOS Course Code: | 112922D |
Delivery Locations : | Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, Brisbane |
Professional Experience Placement (PEP): |
120 Hours |
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The Certificate IV in Disability Support prepares individuals to provide high-quality care and support to people with disabilities, promoting independence and community participation. The course covers advanced skills in person-centred support, empowering clients, and assisting with complex needs. Graduates are equipped to work as Disability Support Worker or Senior Personal Care Assistant, helping clients lead fulfilling lives in various care settings.
10 units are required for award of this qualification including:
CHCCCS044 | Follow established person-centred behaviour supports |
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 |
CHCCCS006 | Facilitate individual service planning and delivery |
HLTAAP002 | Confirm physical health status |
CHCCCS036 | Support relationships with carer and family |
Pathways from this qualification: Students may progress to higher level courses within and/or across the community/healthsector such as:
The total tuition cost for International students for the CHC43121 – Certificate IV in Disability Support is:
Full Fee: $6,000
*Speak to our team to know about current scholarships.
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Students are required to attend 20 contact hours per week physically at the campus and professional experience placements.
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.
*Students are required to meet the Department of Home Affairs English language requirements for student visa applications, which may differ from the above course entry requirements. For more information:- https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/english-language
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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: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:
With RPL, we assess your skills based on formal, non-formal, informal learning, or direct work experience that matches the course requirements.
We use CT when you have completed units of study at another TAFE College or Registered Training Organisation that meet the requirements of our course. We grant credit according to the Certification, Issuing, and Recognition of Qualifications and Statements of Attainment. Assessing a CT is free.
If you are eligible for RPL or CT, you may be able to finish the course faster and reduce the total course fees. Check your eligibility with us.
Call us on 1800 22 52 83 for any questions regarding your application.
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