CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support

We offer this qualification to address the increasing need for care workers who can assist individuals with disabilities in maintaining their independence at home, in residential care, and within the community. By completing this course, you will gain the necessary skills and knowledge to provide appropriate support and care to disabled clients, ensuring that their needs are met.

This course 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.
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Where can it take your career?

The CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support is the latest nationally accredited qualification that provides you with job-ready skills in a rewarding career in the disability sector. This course enables the learners to pursue job roles in aged, community, and residential facilities.

This course is perfect for learners interested in pursuing roles as a:

  • Disability Support Officer
  • Care Services Employee
  • Community Support Worker (Disability)
  • Disability Team Leader
  • Disability Services Worker
  • Personal Care Giver

 

How is the course delivered?

Training is delivered via blended delivery (includes face-to-face training and self-paced learning components). Our expert trainers and assessors provide comprehensive support throughout the course, ensuring students are well-prepared for roles in the disability care industry.

As a part of the enrolment process, you will complete a competency assessment to determine your existing level of relevant knowledge and skills. You will then be provided with a training plan that identifies your Cohort based on this assessment.  The amount of training and support required for each learner will vary depending on your cohort.

Course Duration: This course is delivered over 26 weeks of study which includes 20 weeks of training and assessment and self-study and 6 weeks of holidays/study break for self-paced learning and reflection; and is subject to learner’s:

  • prior knowledge, skills, and experience
  • allotted time to study every week
  • learning abilities

Expected Study Hours: Typical learners are expected to spend up to 720 hours of study to complete the course.

Note: Please read Encourage Training College Student Handbook and other policies and procedures including Refund Policy, Complaints and Appeals Policy, RPL Procedure prior to enrolling.

 

What will you learn in CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support course?

This course is designed to develop your expertise in aged care. Among others, you will learn how to:

  • Follow established person-centred behaviour supports
  • Facilitate community participation and social inclusion
  • Facilitate ongoing skills development using a person-centred approach
  • Provide person-centred services to people with disability with complex needs
  • Manage legal and ethical compliance
  • Work with people with mental health issues
  • Maintain work health and safety

 

How is the course structured?

All learners will be assessed through a combination of the following assessment methods:

  • Observation during on-the-job or role play/simulation
  • Questioning may include self-assessment, verbal answers, written questionnaires, activity modules, or interviews
  • Structured Activities may include Projects, Case studies, presentations, role play, demonstration, and progressive tasks

 

What are the CHC43121 course units?

CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support is composed of 7 core units and 3 elective units, for a total of 10 units.

Core Units:

  • 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 Units:

  • CHCCCS041 Recognise healthy body systems
  • HLTHPS006 Assist clients with medication
  • CHCPAL003 Deliver care services using a palliative approach

 

What are the entry requirements?

As per the Training Package learners must have completed following qualification to undertake CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support

  • 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.

Furthermore, Encourage Training College require that students:

  • Are 18 years or older
  • have a valid USI.
  • Participate in a course entry interview (Pre-Training Review) to determine suitability for the course and learner needs.
    Have sufficient language, literacy, and numeracy skills, for example, to read materials relevant to the course, participate in discussions and observations and apply numerical concepts such as in relation to time management. This will be tested through an LLN assessment as part of the course entry process. Learners will need to achieve at least ACSF level 3 for reading, writing, numeracy, and oral communication to enter the course.
  • Be able to obtain a Police Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check
  • Have basic computer skills and Have access to an operating computer, laptop, tablet or smart phone to access online Learning Management Systems (LMS) and to complete assignments on time.

 

What are the resources needed to complete the course?

To support you in your new course with Encourage Training College, we will provide:

  • Learner Guides
  • Assessment Workbook
  • Helpful Resources (Templates and Extra Handouts)
  • Simulated environment (a virtual workplace that will facilitate activities relevant to reporting, filling out typical forms and templates used in the workplace, understanding organisational policies and procedures, and the like)
  • Access to relevant Acts, regulations and standards

To complete your course you will need to arrange access to a computer with:

  • A Computer (PC or Mac) with Internet (a minimum reliable speed of 5mbps is recommended)
  • Google Chrome Web Browser
  • Latest Adobe Acrobat Reader
  • Latest Adobe Flash Player
  • Latest Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, Excel
  • Camera or video recorder
  • Three volunteers for role play tasks (may be friends, family members, colleagues, etc.)

 

What are the course fees?

CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support course is available for only $1,500.

Please see Fees and Refunds Policy for more information.

 

Is Work Placement required?

The training package for CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support does not require students to undertake mandatory work placement.

 

What are the Qualification Pathways?

Learners may also consider additional training to complement their skills such as CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support or and a range of other related community services qualifications such as CHC52021 Diploma of Community Services*.

*This course is not offered by Encourage Training College

 

Is Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) available?

Encourage College Training has a Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Policy, to ensure that an individual’s prior learning, achieved through formal and informal training, work experience or other life experiences, is appropriately recognised. This recognition may assist Learners to progress faster through a unit of competency, or allow the student full credit.

Note: Please read Encourage Training College Student Handbook and other policies and procedures including Refund Policy, Complaints and Appeals Policy, RPL Procedure prior to enrolling.

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