CHC43115 Certificate IV in Disability | CRICOS CODE 0100803
This qualification reflects the role of 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. Workers promote a person-centred approach, work without direct supervision and may be required to supervise and/or coordinate a small team.
Course Highlights
As part of this course, you will take part in the following activities:
An organised industry work placement (minimum 120 hours)
Participate in practical activities in our simulated training environment
Provide first aid CPR Training
Entry Requirements
To ensure an appropriate learning opportunity, candidates need to demonstrate a capacity to undertake study at Certificate IV level, this can be demonstrated via the following:
Minimum of IELTS 5.5 with no individual component score less than 5.0 or equivalent
Over 18 years of age at the commencement of the course.
Pre-training review to assess individual needs and that the individual can demonstrate ACSF working level 3 for all indicators.
Basic computer skills
Additional Requirements
A satisfactory National Police Check (NPC) and where a student has resided in another country from the age of 16, as a permanent resident or citizen, they will be required to provide a Statutory Declaration.
Immunisation certificate – not all facilities have this as a mandatory requirement but students should be prepared to attain this immediately, if required.
A Working with Children Check.
Employment Opportunities
The following employment opportunities may be available to students who complete this qualification:
Case Management worker
Community Services Intake worker
Social Housing worker
Practical Placement Hours
All students will be required to complete a minimum of 100 hours work placement in an approved workplace in the disability sector.
+ Course Fees
Course Fees: $12,150
- $11,750 Tuition fees
- $250 enrolment fee (non-refundable)
- $100 textbook
- $50 polo shirt fee
Note: The student tuition fees as published are subject to change.
+ Delivery
This course is delivered face to face in a classroom environment with a combination of interactive workshops and opportunities to participate in practical application of skills and knowledge through, practical industry based simulated training activities and workplace participation.
Mode of study
On Campus – Southbank
- 20 hours per week(2 full days and 1 half day)
Duration
Duration is 52 weeks (including holidays) allowing sufficient time to develop the necessary skills and knowledge in each unit. 120 hours work placement in a suitable workplace e.g. Disability services, National Disability Insurance scheme or Community service organisation.
Units of Competency
CHCCCS015 Provide individualised support (Core)
CHCDIS002 Follow established person-centred behaviour supports (Core)
CHCDIS005 Develop and provide person-centred service responses (Core)
CHCDIS007 Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability (Core)
CHCDIS008 Facilitate community participation and social inclusion (Core)
CHCDIS009 Facilitate ongoing skills development using a person-centred approach (Core)
CHCDIS010 Provide person-centred services to people with disability with complex needs (Core)
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people (Core)
CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance (Core)
HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems (Core)
HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care (Core)
CHCAGE003 Coordinate services for older people (Elective)
CHCDIS004 Communicate using augmentative and alternative communication strategies (Elective)
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid (Elective)
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