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CHC43121 – Certificate IV in Disability Support
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* Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders’ students are encouraged to apply.
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.
Online theory with simulation workshop and work placement
This course is provided through the online, blended mode of delivery. It will be delivered over 860 hours, including self-paced structured e-learning as per the session plan, on-campus simulation training, assessment, and 15 hours of work-based training / professional experience placement (PEP).
Students are advised that they will be required to do unstructured self-learning. Weekly support sessions are available for this course if you require any assistance.
Please call our friendly admissions team to know more about the course.
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With Certificate IV in Disability Support qualification in hand, graduates of the course will be able to work as a/an:
An affordable way to learn from IHNA Online training experts
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
Total number of units for this course = 10
7 Core units
3 Elective units
It is mandatory to have completed one of below qualification to enter this program
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders’ students are encouraged to apply.
16 years of age and above at the time of commencement of the course.
Satisfactory completion of studies in applicant’s home country equivalent to an Australian Year 11 course is required for entry into this course.
Students may undergo language, literacy, and numeracy (LLN) to identify Language, Literacy and Numeracy capabilities at the time of Orientation (prior to commencing the courses).
Students over the age of 22 will also be considered without the minimum education requirements. Each case will be reviewed individually to ascertain the capacity of the student to meet course requirements.
Student must possess basic computer skills which includes 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.
*In the event that a student fails to meet the mentioned requirements, it may lead to exclusion from their practical placements, which could potentially result in an unsuccessful completion of the course.
Students may progress to higher level courses within and/or across the community/healthsector such as:
IHNA Online has defined entry requirements for courses under its mandate, as outlined by its ‘Application and Enrolment Procedure for Courses,’ to ensure that students meet industry standards.
* Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders’ students are encouraged to apply.
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.
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.
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