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CHC43121

Certificate IV in Disability Support

Develop the skills to provide personal, physical, and emotional support to people living with a disability.

Disability support workers provide personal, physical and emotional support to people with a disability who require assistance with daily living. This qualification will equip you with the skills to support clients to meet their goals, and to empower them to participate in the community. There is strong growth projected for jobs in disability and aged care. (Job Outlook)

Delivery Mode

  • Classroom based
  • Flexible
  • Blended

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Duration

  • Classroom based - approximately 34–40 weeks (including holidays)
  • Flexible - approximately 26–42 weeks (including holidays)
  • Blended - approximately from 30–44 weeks (including holidays)

Course duration may vary depending on placement availability.


Course Prerequisites:

To study this qualification, students will need to have completed one of the following qualifications or sets of qualifications:

  • CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)
  • CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)
  • CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Home and Community) PLUS CHCSS00098 Individual Support - Disability Skill Set
  • CHC30408 Certificate III in Disability PLUS the CHCSS00125 Entry to Certificate IV in Disability Support Skill Set

Placement

You will need to complete a minimum 80 hours of placement.

Practical placement is organised by New Futures Training.


Employment Outcomes

This qualification can lead you to job roles such as:

  • Disability Support Worker
  • Residential Support Worker
  • Disability Co-ordinator
  • Client services Co-ordinator
  • Lifestyle Support Worker
  • Home Care Support Worker
  • Service Co-ordination Officer
  • Recreation Co-ordinator
  • Disability Support Co-ordinator
  • Community Support Worker

      Pathways to further study

      Graduates can continue their studies in:

      • Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled/Division 2 Nursing)
      • Bachelor of Nursing (Pre-registration)


      Units of Study

      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

      CHCCCS033

      Identify and report abuse

      CHCCCS036

      Support relationships with carer and family

      CHCCCS001

      Address the needs of people with chronic disease

      CHCCCS043

      Support positive mealtime experiences

      VICSEG New Futures trading as New Futures Training TOID: 21203.

      This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding. Eligibility criteria apply.

      We encourage individuals with disabilities to access our training.