CHC43121
Certificate IV in Disability Support
Workplace hybrid
ACT, SA & NSW subsidies available
12 months
Start date
Monthly intake
Units of study
10 units; 7 core and 3 electives
Entry requirements
Entry requirements apply.
Location
Online
Overview
The CHC43412 Certificate IV in Disability qualification reflects the role of individuals 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.
ARC Training Entry Requirements
- Be an existing worker in the industry;
- Have completed one of:
- CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability); or
- CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability); or
- CHC30408 Certificate III in Disability PLUS the CHCSS00125 Entry to Certificate IV in Disability Support Skill Set
- Complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy assessment and achieve ACSF level 4 across all domains
- Be physically fit to be able to assist clients (lifting/bending may be required);
- Provide your Unique Student Identifier (USI);
- Have reasonable digital literacy skills to participate in an online classroom environment
Possible Job Roles
- Disability support worker
- Community care worker
- Residential care officer
- Personal care assistant
ARC Training does not guarantee successful completion of this course or guarantee employment.
Duration
Students will complete 33 weeks of training during a 12-month period. *
*Subject to public holidays and RTO closure periods.
Work Placement
Students must complete 120 hours of work placement in a care facility. This may be completed in your current workplace if appropriate.
Delivery Mode
The CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support is offered as a workplace hybrid program.
Hybrid workplace is a blended delivery of online classroom attendance and workplace activities.
Each unit of competency will be delivered over four weeks, and students must attend a 2-hour mandatory session per unit.
Qualification Structure
There are 10 units of competency to complete, comprising seven core units and three elective units of competency.
Core units
| Unit Code | Unit Title |
|---|---|
| CHCCCS044 | Follow established person-centred behaviour support |
| 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 |
Electives
| Unit Code | Unit Title |
|---|---|
| CHCADV001 | Facilitate the interest and rights of clients |
| BSBLDR411 | Demonstrate leadership in the workplace |
| CHCCCS006 | Facilitate individual service planning and delivery |
Course Cost
Government funding may be eligible for eligible students in ACT, SA, and NSW. Please see the relevant state fee schedule.
This course may also be delivered nationally as a fee-for-service offering.
Payment plans with ARC Training are available.
Support Services
- LLN support
- Tutorials
Policies, Terms & Conditions
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