CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support

This qualification is your opportunity to create meaningful change while building a rewarding career supporting people with disabilities to live their best lives.

This course is designed specifically for those already currently working in the care sector, in community settings or in someone’s home. It will equip you with practical skills and knowledge to deliver compassionate and effective care in a manner that empowers people with disabilities to achieve greater levels of independence, self-reliance, community participation and wellbeing.

Join a growing community of professionals making a difference. Enrol today and start your journey toward a career that truly matters!

This qualification provides pathways to work in disability or other community service organisations in a role that involves direct client support e.g., Disability Support Worker, Disability Team Leader, Behaviour Support Officer, House Manager, Personal Care Assistant etc.

To gain course entry you must also;

• be over 18 years of age
• Have a Unique Student Identifier (USI)
• Have the Language, Literacy, and Numeracy (LLN) skills at a minimum of an ACSF Level 3, sufficient to complete and maintain documentation, interpret documents, interpret health terminology and communicate effectively with clients, families and colleagues
• Be employed in a disability or other community services organisation in a role that involves direct client support of people with disabilities e.g., Assistant in Nursing, Community Care Worker, Disability Support Worker, House Manager, Team Leader, and have the support of the workplace supervisor or employer to participate in this training
• Have access to a computer/laptop/iPad/Tablet with reliable internet and email access, and a camera and microphone to interact in the virtual classroom environment
• Have the Digital Literacy Skills required to complete assessment work online

This course is designed specifically for those already currently working in the care sector. It includes a total of (10) units to complete this qualification. (7) Core Units and (3) Elective Units.

Delivery Modes

The course is delivered in the following modes:

Units Delivered

Additional elective options are available in our course brochure. Students undertaking a Traineeship may complete different electives which meet the needs of the workplace. This is decided on a case by case basis with agreement from the employer.

Student Portal
On enrolment you will receive access to your Student Portal. This is where you where you will access all of your course information, learning and assessment materials, links to any online virtual classroom workshops and complete and submit your assessments. If you are attending workshops in-person, please bring your own laptop or tablet to class so you can access course materials and participate in activities.

Assessment Strategies
Each unit will comprise of a number of assessment tasks which may include short knowledge tests, projects, case studies, research, written reports and participating in practical activities such as classroom and workplace observations, roleplays and presentations.
It is expected that you will need additional time outside of class to complete your assessments. Approx. (4) hours per week to complete self-directed learning activities and assessments.

Workplace Observations and Projects
As part of this course, you will be required to complete projects and practical observations in the workplace.

The price for this qualification will vary and is based upon specific eligibility requirements for government subsidies available at the time of your enrolment. We will determine your eligibility for any subsidies available as part of our enrolment application pre-training review process. You will be issued with a quote detailing your exact course fee before your enrolment is finalised.

Payment Plans are available

There are 3 steps involved in the enrolment process.

1. The completion of an Online Enrolment Application
2. A Pre-Training Interview with one of our Customer Relationships Officers
3. The completion of an online Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) Assessment.

The purpose of this process is to ensure that this course is both appropriate, and the most suitable course option for you, to determine if there is any additional support required to assist you with your training and to verify your eligibility for Government subsidies that may be available to you.

Please note the LLN assessment will be sent in a separate link and is not suitable for completion on mobile phones. You should allow (30) minutes to (1) hour to complete the LLN Assessment.

We are unable to enrol International students at this time.

The courses we have scheduled are listed below. Self-Paced (Distance) enrolments can commence any time of the year. You can apply by clicking ‘Enquire’.

Please note: You will not be charged any fees until we have been able to assess your eligibility for funding. A $0 amount will be shown in the online application. The Customer Relationships Officer will provide you with a quote for your course fee as part of the Pre-Training Review process. On acceptance of the quote, a deposit will be required to finalise your enrolment.

On completion of this qualification, you may like to further your education and job prospects by completing any of the following qualifications;

• CHC52021 Diploma of Community Services
• BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management
• 10951NAT Graduate Certificate in Positive Behaviour Support    

Please note that Essential Skills Training and Recruitment does not offer all qualifications listed above.