Certificate IV in Disability Support
Certificate IV in
Disability Support
National Code: CHC43121
Delivery Mode: Blended - Face to face classroom and online
Assessment Mode: Classroom & Online self-study
Duration: 6 – 12 months including practical placement
Location: Station Road Burpengary, Qld
Course Outline
Working with people with disabilities is some of the most fulfilling work you can do. The introduction of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) means the demand for workers has never been higher. A Certificate IV in Disability Support provides a clear and dedicated pathway into the sector with immediate employment opportunities. Completion of this nationally recognised certificate enables you to work in the disability sector anywhere in Australia in amazingly diverse and rewarding roles.
This qualification reflects the role of workers in a range of community settings and client’s 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.
Overview
National Code: CHC43121
Delivery Mode: Blended - Face to face classroom and online
Assessment Mode: Classroom & Online self-study
Duration: 6 – 12 months
Location: Station Road Burpengary, Qld
Next Intake Dates for 2024:
4 September 20242 October 2024
6 November 2024
4 December 2024
Course Details
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Entry Requirements:
Before enrolling into the Certificate IV Disability Support (CHC43021) course, students MUST have completed the Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) – CHC33015 or Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) – CHC33021, or completed the Certificate III in Disability – CHC30408 PLUS the CHCSS00125 Entry to Certificate IV in Disability Support Skill Set.
Students should already possess the foundation skills in language, literacy and numeracy (LL&N). To ensure students are set up for success, each student is required to complete the Language, Literacy & Numeracy Assessment to determine what level they are currently working at and if they are suitable to proceed with this qualification. Where students do not have the necessary skills, they may be provided with additional support to develop their literacy and numeracy skills to this level if appropriate, or alternatively they will be provided information on other more appropriate courses.
USI Requirements:
Unique Student Identification (USI) number is a reference number that is required by the Federal Government of Australia. The USI is valuable for Government as it enables the collection of information about students’ training and study activity, and their movements within the Vocational and Education T raining (VET) and Higher Education systems. This information provides an important foundation for understanding and improving VET and Higher Education performance and better meeting the needs of students, education or training providers and employers.
Students are required to apply for the USI. Details on how to apply can be found here: https://www.usi.gov.au/
IT Requirements:
This qualification requires a basic understanding and use of computers and the Internet. Support will be provided as required to develop the student’s skills.
Enrolment Documents:
To assist the enrolment process when you hit the ‘Enrol Now’ button, can please have the following documents, ready with you as you will need to upload them during the enrolment process:
Identification Requirements:
Queensland Diver’s Licence, or
Photo Identification Card, or
Adult Proof of Age Card, or
Heavy Vehicle or
Marine Licence, or
Australian passport
Concession Requirements (if applicable):
Pensioner Concession Card, or
Health Care Card, or
Commonwealth Seniors Health Card
Australian Citizenship Requirements:
Australian passport, or
Australian Citizenship Certificate, or
Australian Birth Certificate, or
Green Medicare Card
Queensland Residency Requirements:
Queensland Diver’s Licence, or
Photo Identification Card, or
Adult Proof of Age Card, or
Heavy Vehicle or Marine Licence,
Australian Electoral Commission document, or
contract of property purchase, lease / rental document, mortgage / land ownership certificate, or
electricity, gas or telephone account issued the last six (6) months, or
Queensland local government rates notice
Previous Study Document Requirements:
Qualification / Award / Certificate
Academic Transcript/s
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To successfully achieve the CHC43121 – Certificate IV in Disability Support, ten (10) Units of Competency must be completed which are made up of:
7 Core Units of Competency
3 Elective Units of Competency
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CHCCCS044 - Follow established person-centred behaviour supports (core)
CHCDIS017 - Facilitate community participation and social inclusion (core)
CHCDIS018 - Facilitate ongoing skills development using a person-centred approach (core)
CHCLEG003 - Manage legal and ethical compliance (core)
CHCDIS019 - Provide person-centred services to people with disability with complex needs (core)
CHCMHS001 - Work with people with mental health issues (core)
HLTWHS003 - Maintain work health and safety (core)
CHCDIS020 - Work effectively in disability support (elective)
CHCCCS012 - Support community participation and social inclusion (elective)
CHCCCS001 - Address the needs of people with chronic disease (elective)
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The Certificate IV in Disability Support (CHC43121) has some components that require you to perform certain assessment activities in the workplace. Students often find placements hard to source and difficult to manage.
DIVTEC Training College can solve this for you!
Through its industry partners, we can coordinate and place our students where they can complete their workplace assessments. This practical placement will not only assist in developing work-ready skills but will also help to consolidate the skills and knowledge for some units that you study.
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This course will be delivered using a blended delivery methodology. The blended methodology employed by DIVTEC Training College will include face to face classroom training as well as online learning.
The practical component is conducted at DIVTEC’s Simulated Training Centre located at our Burpengary campus at 10 Station Road Burpengary Qld.
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The Assessment methods used in the assessments are:
Observation
Knowledge Questions
Projects
Case Studies
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DIVTEC Training College offers support services to any students who have questions or difficulties regarding the training as well as their future career development. Students with disabilities are encouraged to enrol in the course and will be appropriately supported. For assistance please call 3855 9215 or email training@divtec.edu.au
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Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) are two ways a student may obtain credit towards their program of study.
Credit transfer is an administrative process, where a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) recognises and accepts Australian recognised qualifications and Statements of Attainment issued by another RTO. There are no fees associated with a Credit Transfer.
RPL is the acknowledgement of a person’s skills and knowledge acquired through previous relevant training, work or life experience, which may be used to grant status or credit in a subject or a whole program (qualification). A student may apply for RPL after enrolling with the training provider. The student must supply evidence to substantiate the claim for credit. This may be a folio of all relevant documentation and must be assessed by the RTO for RPL to be granted. Unlike Credit Transfer, the student has not previously been assessed as being competent and must go through an assessment process to be awarded RPL. For this RPL process there are fees that must be paid.
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Employment opportunities could include training and support to promote independence and community participation, which may be provided as part of activities and programs in a variety of settings, including residential and centre-based programs.
The following employment pathways are available to students who complete this qualification:
Disability Officer – Day Support
Disability Support Worker
Care Service Team Leader
Care Supervisor (Aged Care)
Coordinator of Volunteers (Services to Older People)
Leisure and Therapy Assistant.
The following occupations relate to this qualification.
Behavioural Support Officer
Community Development Officer
Day Support Disability Officer
Disabilities Supervisor
Disability Service Officer
Disability Support Assistant (Schools)
Disability Team Leader
Job Coordinator
Lifestyle Support Officer
Local Area Coordinator
Marketing Coordinator (Disability)
Project Officer
Senior Disability Worker
Senior Personal Care Assistant
Social Educator (Disability)
Social Trainer
Support Facilitator (Disability).
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DIVTEC Training College offers you a Payment Plan, which enables you to pay for the course over its duration. Your first instalment is required as part of the enrolment process. Following commencement, you will be debited electronically each week until the completion of your payment plan.
For more details about the Payment Plan option please contact 3855 9215 or email: training@divtec.edu.au
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To be eligible for the discounted concession fee, you must meet any of the below criteria:
Hold a Health Care or Pensioner Concession Card issued under Commonwealth law, or is the partner or a dependant of a person who holds a Health Care or Pensioner Concession Card and is named on the card;
Provide DIVTEC Training College with an official form under Commonwealth law confirming that the student, their partner, or the person of whom the student is a dependant, is entitled to concessions under a Health Care or Pensioner Concession Card;
Is Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander;
Has a disability; or
Is an adult prisoner.
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Individuals must:
be a Queensland resident
be aged 15 years or over, and no longer at school
be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or Australian permanent resident (including humanitarian entrants), or a temporary resident with the necessary visa and work permits on the pathway to permanent residency
not hold a certificate IV or higher-level qualification, not including qualifications completed at school and foundation skills training; and
not be enrolled in another qualification, not including foundation skills training
Course Fee Schedule
Fee Type Student Fee
*Subsidised (non-concessional): $100
*Subsidised (concessional): $50
Full Fee for Service: $3,000
Recognition of Prior Learning: Prices are quoted at a per unit rate and may vary depending on unit selection and concession
eligibility
Corporate and Partner Organisations: A reduced Full Fee for Service price of $2,000
*The Queensland Government subsidises the training through the High Level Skills Program for eligible individuals to complete their first post-school certificate IV level qualification and to increase their skills to move into employment, re-enter the workforce or advance their career via subsidised training.
Accreditation
RTO ID: 32535
This training course is a Nationally Recognised Certificate and meets AQF standards.
DIVTEC Training College has met the Government’s requirements to provide subsidised training. This gives vocational education and training (VET) students, parents and employers confidence that the training delivered by DIVTEC Training College will develop skills that are valued by industry and will lead to employment.