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52 weeks
$10,000*
TAS & NSW
10 units
Prior to enrolment, it is a mandatory requirement for students to attend a Pre-Enrolment Consultation session to ensure students are fully aware of the required course information and can make an informed decision.
CHC43121
CHC43121 – Certificate IV in Disability Support 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.
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 40 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency.
Successful completion of Australian Year 12 or Australian equivalent is mandatory.
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.
A minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent is required.
Students must be 18 years old and above.
| Core Unit Code | Core Unit Title |
|---|---|
| *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 |
| Elective Code | Elective Unit Title |
| CHCDIV003 | Manage and promote diversity |
| CHCCCS007 | Develop and implement service programs |
| *HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid |
*This unit must be completed before commencing placement.
Students must be willing to undertake vocational placement. Vocational placement provides students with the opportunity to apply skills and knowledge in real scenarios. It is a requirement of this qualification that students undertake a minimum of 40 hours of unpaid vocational placement[1].
The college organises students’ vocational placement locations. However, students can select vocational placement locations themselves. The college will assess the suitability of placement locations. Students will also be given a vocational placement booklet, which will need to be completed during their placement hours. All students must be willing to undertake placement in a disability care facility.
Students will be required to arrange, at their own expense, transportation to and from their placement facility. Should students be required to travel interstate for placement, the college will cover the cost of all interstate travel and accommodation during the placement; however, students will be required to organise their own local travel to and from these facilities.
Prior to attending vocational placement, students must achieve satisfactory results. Students will also be required to successfully complete HLTAID011– Provide first aid. This unit is an elective within this qualification and will need to be completed prior to placement.
Students must meet the following mandatory requirements at their own expense. Students will be notified when to obtain these documents:
This only applies to students who will attend their vocational placement at a disability care facility:
For more information, refer to the vocational placement information on the website.
Students will be notified of their placement details prior to commencing vocational placement. Students are required to organise their own travel to and from these facilities and may be required to undertake placement anywhere within Australia.
Footnote [1] CHCDIS018 – Facilitate ongoing skills development using a person-centred approach: The unit of competency requires students to perform the activities outlined in the performance criteria of the unit during a period of at least 40 hours of vocational placement within a workplace (for at least one person with a disability in the workplace).
Students MUST have the following IT equipment prior to enrolling with Australian Vocational Training Academy and will require a suitable study space for self-study, assessment activities, or to participate in online classes.
Students are required to have their own laptop prior to the commencement of their course.
Hardware requirements:
Desktop or laptop with the following recommended System Requirements:
Software Requirements:
Internet Requirements:
Other Information:
The college encourages students to acquire the following skills and knowledge related to operating and maintaining an efficient study environment:
The following academic and employment pathways are available to students who complete this qualification:
Social Educator (Disability)
Day Support Disability Officer
Marketing Coordinator (Disability)
Local area coordinator
Social trainer
Disability Team Leader
Disabilities Supervisor
Project Officer
Disability Support Assistant (Schools)
Job coordinator
Disability Service Officer
Senior Disability Worker
Lifestyle Support Officer
Senior Personal Care Assistant
Community Development Officer
Support Facilitator (Disability)
Behavioural Support Officer
Please Note: Completion of an AVTA qualification does not guarantee an employment outcome.
Once the units of competency required in the training package for this qualification have been successfully completed, the student will be issued with CHC43121 – Certificate IV in Disability Support and an academic transcript of all completed units within 30 calendar days. Students who successfully complete individual units of competency within the qualification, but not the qualification in its entirety will be eligible to receive a Statement of Attainment. This document contains a record of all completed units and will be available to students by the end of their course.
Face to face
TAS & NSW
10 units of competency
$9,500*
$10,000*
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