Certificate IV in

Disability Support

CHC43121 Traineeships

CHC43121 – Certificate IV in Disability Support

Provide training and support to people with disabilities, enhancing their ability to achieve greater independence, empowerment and community participation whilst working in community settings and clients’ homes.

This 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.

Possible Employment Pathways May Include:

  • Disability Support Worker
  • Disability Officer-Day Support
  • Care Supervisor Lifestyle Support Officer
  • Senior Personal Care Assistant
  • Behavioural Support Officer
  • Development Officer
  • Residential Care Officer
  • Employment Coordinator (disability)
  • Social Educator
  • Job Coordinator
  • Social Trainer

Note: Completing a qualification does not guarantee a job outcome, the possible job titles above have been included as a guide only.

Further Education Pathways

After successfully completing this qualification, students may undertake:

  • CHC52021 Diploma of Community Services

Entry Requirements

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.

Course Structure 

The course includes a classroom component and off-campus study components. Assessment is based on competency, which is the ability to demonstrate specific skills and will involve a combination of assessment methods. These assessments can include written assignments, discussion, interviews, workplace projects and practical demonstrations.

This qualification and the various delivery methods have been designed following consultations with industry, learners and other stakeholders.

Delivery Mode/s Workplace based traineeship
Delivery Site/s Workplace based

Work Placement

There are no mandatory hours for the delivery of this qualification.

Core:

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:

CHCDIS020 ​Work effectively in disability support

CHCADV002​ Provide advocacy and representation services

CHCADV001​ Facilitate the interests and rights of clients

This training is delivered by Cultura Training RTO: 45814
This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding to eligible individuals.

Different levels of Government subsidy are available – Cultura Training can help you to determine if you are eligible for a Government subsidy of your training through Skills First. More information about Fees and Charges can be found in our Student Handbook which can be downloaded from Current Students page.

Am I eligible for a funded place?

You may be eligible for funding support from the State or Commonwealth Government under a range of training support and incentive programs.

The Victorian Government Skills First funding is making vocational education and training more accessible to students who do not hold a post-school qualification, or who want to gain a higher level qualification than they already hold.

The Skills First funding is an entitlement to a Victorian government subsidised place in recognised training that can be accessed at any time and it will continue to be available for training at successively higher levels.

However, please note, undertaking this course may affect your eligibility for funded training with the Victorian Government in the future, as:

  • You can’t start more than 2 subsidised courses in a year.
  • You can’t do more than 2 subsidised courses at the same time.

Cultura Training will check your eligibility before offering you a funded place. Information on how to prepare for your eligibility assessment is here: https://www.skills.vic.gov.au/s/how-to-check-your-eligibility

If you are eligible for funding, the Victorian Government Skills First can contribute to the cost of your training.

For more information on Skills First Funding, visit;

https://www.skills.vic.gov.au/s/your-options-around-financial-support

Got questions? Ask us!

The CHC National Training Package indicates that there are no qualification or other entry requirements for this qualification.

Cultura recommended entry requirements:

  • To be able to pass a Working With Children Check and National Police Check
  • 18 years of age
  • Certain level of Language, Literacy and Numeracy requirement

Technology Requirements

Cultura Training qualifications require students to have an intermediate understanding of the use of computers and the internet. If they do not have skills at the required level they will be provided with additional support such as one on one training, mentoring and peer support. Students are recommended to have access to a computer and a broadband internet connection at home.

Language, Literacy and Numeracy Requirements

All students are assessed prior to enrolment to ensure they achieve competence at the required ACSF level utilising Cultura’s Qualification Suitability Assessment tool (LLN Robot) and during the pre-training review interview.

The tool assesses Reading, Writing, Numeracy, Oral Communication and Learning skills; as well as the applicant’s suitability for the specific qualification applied for.

A Pre-Training Assessment is conducted prior to enrolment to determine the ACSF levels of the student. The assessment tools used are accompanied by a marking guide. This marking guide ensures consistency between assessors. All staff undertaking assessment of the completed ACSF pre training assessment tools have received training in this task.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

RPL involves a formal recognition of the skills and knowledge you have already achieved through previous studies, work and life experiences.

To obtain Recognition of Prior Learning you must satisfy the requirements for the entire unit, not just some parts of it.

If you believe you qualify, we will formally assess your existing skills and knowledge and determine if they can count towards your qualification and shorten the period of training. This will take into account;

  • work-related training courses
  • on-the-job skills and work experience
  • volunteer and community work
  • a combination of all of the above

Fees for RPL are determined based on units and nominal hours.

Credit Transfer

Obligation to recognise qualifications and statement of attainments (Credit Transfer)

It is our obligation to recognise qualifications and statements of attainment issued by other RTOs which align to your proposed course of study. This is known as Credit Transfer (CT).

You may be eligible for credit transfer of units if you have studied before. This means you will not need to repeat a unit if you can provide certified evidence of successfully completing a unit that is equivalent to a unit currently included in a course or traineeship.

To apply for a Credit Transfer you will need to present the original certified copy of Qualification or Statement of Attainment and a transcript clearly indicating the course and units undertaken and results obtained. This should take place prior to the commencement of the course.

If you are a full fee paying student, You will need to provide the evidence within 2 weeks of your enrolment application or you will be charged tuition for those units.

There is no fee for Credit Transfer.

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