CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support

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.

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

There is a total of (10) units to complete this qualification. (7) Core Units and (3) Elective Units.

For a list of available units, please download the course brochure. Please note that any pre-scheduled programs will have set electives.

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 face-to-face workshops, we encourage you to bring your own laptop or tablet device with you to class to work on your assessments. You will be able to access ESTR’s free wireless internet connection.

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.

Logbook
You will be given a Logbook that contains the practical workplace observations and projects relevant to the specific units of competency. The Logbook is a key component of this course and must be completed.

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.

*Training in priority qualifications is fee-free and fully funded by the NSW and Commonwealth governments.

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 either ‘Enquire’ or ‘Apply’.

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.

If there are no courses open for enrolment please contact our office to discuss Self-Paced (Distance) training options.

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.