CHC43115 Certificate IV in Disability*
Become a job-ready Disability Worker with AHT.
If you have any questions or would like to discuss this course, call us on (03) 9894 3900 or schedule a call appointment.
Course Information
The Certificate IV in Disability prepares individuals for a career as a disability support worker, providing them with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to effectively support people with disabilities in various community settings. The course covers person-centered practices, advocacy, support strategies, and occupational health and safety principles, empowering learners to assist individuals with disabilities in achieving independence, choice, and control over their lives.
At All Health Training we're dedicated to inclusivity. We embrace access and equity principles, and we invite individuals with disabilities and from First Nations communities to apply. We believe in the strength of diversity and are here to support every learner in reaching their potential.
Please note:
*This course is currently in transition. The new qualification code, title (CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability) and some units and content will change. Students are still eligible to enrol into this superseded course; but must be completed by 31 July 2024. No extensions apply. Note the new (CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability) qualification has an entry requirement. A prerequisite of a CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) that needs to be completed as part of the pathway into the new CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability.
Further information will be provided at the enquiry stage so you can make an informed decision regarding an enrolment. To discuss your study options, please contact us today. The above courses are delivered in a classroom environment for the listed amount of weeks + the requirement for 120 hours practical placement.
What does transition mean? It’s the timeframe with an end date that RTO’s are provided with to continue to deliver, assess and complete students in a qualification.
What does superseded mean? It’s the term used to explain that a qualification has now been updated and will be replaced to reflect any changes that industry bodies want included in the new qualification. This happens approx. every 5-7 years.
Job Prospects
Employment outcomes on completion of this course include varying roles which may include:
- Disability Support Worker
- Disability Service Officer
- Residential Care Officer
- Community Care Worker
Entry Requirements
This is an open entry program of study with participants needing to read, write and communicate in English to a level to perform the job.
- Students will be required to complete a “Language, Literacy & Numeracy (LLN)” evaluation to determine suitability for the course.
- Students must undertake a “Pre-Training Review” prior to determine suitable for the course.
- Students must be over 18 years of age to conduct practical work placement.
- Students are required to be able to access appropriate technology (including a computer). Students must have sufficient digital literacy. Further details will be discussed upon application.
- Police checks are required which is included in the student fees and must be completed by course commencement. If a student has a Disclosable Court Outcome registered against their name, we are unable to assist with placement as industry will not accept students without a clear record. This requirement is not negotiable. Please note, in Victoria this includes any offence that may have occurred up to 10 years ago.
- Students are required to obtain a volunteer Working with Children’s check (WWC).
- Students will be required to obtain a NDIS Worker Screening Check. This is an additional cost – for further information visit https://www.vic.gov.au/ndis-worker-screening-check
- Students must also be able to provide evidence to AHT, immunisation protection against COVID-19 (3 doses required) & current flu vaccination.
Practical Placement
Practical placement of 120 hours is a mandatory requirement of this course. All Health Training will organise on our students behalf.
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- The shifts that a placement provider will request students to work will vary.
- Some may have work during the day (e.g. 10am – 3pm for day and lifestyle programs), others may have morning and/or afternoon shifts (e.g. 6.30am – 9.30am & 3pm – 8pm for residential care).
- All providers request students to undertake placement in one block of time and as such, All Health Training suggests if you are already working you consider discussing and organising work and/or family care arrangements prior to undertaking practical placement to enable you to undertake these duties during the week.
- Practical placement will be commenced during the course and must be completed within 1 month after the course conclusion. Placement will not available during the months of December & January due to restrictions with employers.
- Students will be required to wear an All Health Training polo shirt and name badge (both provided) on placement. In addition, long black pants & black closed in, non-slip shoes will be required which students will either need to provide or purchase at their own cost.
- Students may be asked to wear an N95 face mask or a surgical face mask whilst on placement.
- Students may be asked for a negative Covid test prior to attending placement – this may be a RAT or PCR testing. This will depend on the host employer's policies and procedures, and will be communicated to each student as placement is coordinated.
Fun Facts: Job Outcomes
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Units of Competency
Core | |
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Unit code | Title |
CHCCCS015 |
Provide individualised Support |
CHCDIS002 |
Follow established person centred behaviour supports |
CHCDIS005 |
Develop and provide person centred service responses |
CHCDIS007 |
Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability |
CHCDIS008 |
Facilitate community participation and social inclusion |
CHCDIS009 |
Facilitate ongoing skills development using a person centred approach |
CHCDIS010 |
Provide person centred services to people with disability with complex needs |
CHCDIV001 |
Work with diverse people |
CHCLEG003 |
Manage legal and ethical compliance |
HLTAAP001 |
Recognise healthy body systems |
HLTWHS002 |
Follow safe work practices for direct client care |
Elective | |
HLTFSE001 |
Follow basic food safety practices |
CHCCCS011 |
Meet personal support needs |
CHCLAH001 |
Work effectively with in the leisure and health industries |
HLTAID011 |
Provide first aid |
HLTINF001 |
Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures |
Competency is assessed through a combination of practical application and demonstration of skills, research, analysis and completion of competency based workbooks.
Homework & At Home Study
Students are required to complete assessments outside of class time, which depending on a student’s underpinning knowledge, may be approximately 6 – 10 hours per week. Assessments will require access to a computer for research on the internet, accessing Microsoft Teams (AHT will provide you with on course commencement).
Delivery Options
- Classroom
- Flexible Learning
Duration
- Classroom day/evening courses: 22 - 30 weeks*
- Flexible learning program: 12 months
*Delivery locations and duration varies between intakes. Please see upcoming dates below.
Upcoming Dates
Classroom |
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Date | Time | Days | Campus | Duration | Application Status |
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TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | Click to Express Interest |
Flexible Learning |
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Induction Commencement | Days of Week | Location | Duration |
Not currently taking enrolments due to transition period. Classroom option only. |
By Distance / Practical Sessions | Required to come to Blackburn for practical sessions. |
Individualised Training Plan Up to 12 months |
Fees
Government Funded | |
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Total Fee | $250 |
Registration Fee | $250 |
Tuition Fee | $0 |
Resources Fee | $0 |
Government Funded |
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Total Fee | $250 |
Registration Fee | $250 |
Tuition Fee | $0 |
Resources Fee | $0 |
Fee for Service |
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Total Fee | $3,200 |
Registration Fee | $250 |
Tuition Fee | $2,765 |
Resources Fee | $185 |
All Health Training offer flexible payment plans for our full fee students. Speak with us to learn more.
The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding under the Skills First Program and may impact your access to further government subsidised training.
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Application
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Opportunity for Credit Transfers (CT) & Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
If students have already successfully completed unit/s of competency which are included within the qualification AHT offers, credit may be granted.
Competencies gained through other formal study or experience may be acknowledged through a Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process.
Further Education
For career advancement, consider pursuing higher-level qualifications like the Diploma of Disability or Advanced Diploma of Disability. These qualifications can open doors within the healthcare sector.
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