Course Overview
If you are passionate about helping people improve their well-being, reach their full potential, and lead a happier life, a career in disability services might be the ideal career for you. Gain the skills you need to help people with a disability to achieve greater levels of independence, self-reliance, community participation, and wellbeing. Ideal for learners transitioning into roles that specialise in disability services, which includes a range of community settings and clients’ homes. During this course, you will learn how to help people with a disability achieve greater levels of independence, self-reliance, community participation, and wellbeing. Upon completion of Certificate IV in Disability, you will be job-ready and fully qualified for a career in disability services.
Total number of units = 10 (7 core units, 3 elective units)
| Unit Code | Unit Title |
|---|---|
| Core | |
| CHCLEG003 | Manage legal and ethical compliance |
| HLTWHS003 | Maintain work health and safety |
| CHCADV001 | Facilitate the interests and rights of clients |
| 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 |
| Electives | |
| CHCCCS008 | Develop strategies to address unmet needs |
| BSBPEF301 | Organise personal work priorities and development |
| CHCMHS001 | Work with people with mental health issues |
Enrolment
Enrolment in the program is for a maximum of 24 months. Students must aim to complete modules by the nominated completion date and as a minimum must demonstrate ongoing progression towards completion. Extension for assessment may be awarded at the trainer’s discretion.
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.
Resources Required
All students require computer or tablet with access to the Internet and a program that can open and edit Word documents (this does not have to be Microsoft Office).
Delivery Options
Online
This course is delivered via our online learning system You do not need to come to class, however, you will need to keep in contact with your Educator and attend phone and/or web meetings to complete some of the practical components of your course. Online learning allows you the flexibility of completing your course at your own pace, at times to suit work and other life commitments. You can work on your course at anytime, anywhere supported by your industry experienced Educator via telephone and email communication no matter where you are.
Distance
Distance learning allows you to have the same amount of convenience and flexibility as online or blended learning. The only difference is that instead of studying online, you will be studying via workbooks. Distance learning is perfect for students that prefer to have hard copy resources. Participants wishing to complete their qualification via distance instead of online will incur additional material and postage fees up to the value of $25.00 per unit.
RPL
If you have lots of experience and skills but no formal qualification you might want to consider Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). RPL is a process whereby you demonstrate that you currently have the required skills and knowledge for particular units/qualifications within the industry that you are experienced. RPL focuses on your life and work experiences and how they meet the criteria of the national qualifications to find out more about RPL contact us and one of our course advisors will contact you to discuss the RPL process.
Exceptional Value, Flexible Payment and Support you can count on.
Completion of this program results in a Nationally Recognised Qualification, complying with the AQF standard and ASQA standards for Registered Training Organisations and is offered by the Care Academy; a division of Grow Training Group, RTO Provider 45109
