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​CHC43115 – Certificate IV in Disability ( superseded )

 

Course Overview

 

This qualification reflects the role of workers in a range of community settings and clients’ homes, who provide training and 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 without direct supervision and may be required to supervise and/or coordinate a small team.

 

To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 120 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency.

AT A GLANCE

COURSE FEE

Tuition Fee: $6,500
Material Fee: $250
Enrollment Fee: $0

STUDY MODE

Full-Time

DURATION

52 Weeks

DELIVERY MODE

Blended
(Face-to-Face & Virtual Classroom)

WORK PLACEMENT REQUIREMENT

120 Hrs

START DATE

Monthly Intake

COURSE DETAILS

Format and Packaging Rules
Total number of units = 14

  • 11 core units
  • 3 elective units
  • at least 2 must be selected from the electives listed below
  • 1 unit may be selected from any endorsed Training Packages or accredited courses – these units must be relevant to the work outcome.
All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.​
Core Units

CHCCCS015 Provide individualised support
CHCDIS002 Follow established person-centred behaviour supports
CHCDIS005 Develop and provide person-centred service responses
CHCDIS007 Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability
CHCDIS008 Facilitate community participation and social inclusion
CHCDIS009 Facilitate ongoing skills development using a person-centred approach
CHCDIS010 Provide person-centred services to people with disability with complex needs
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance
HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems
HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care

Elective Units

CHCCCS023 Support independence and wellbeing
CHCCCS025 Support relationships with carers and families
CHCHCS001 Provide home and community support services

ENTRY FOR THIS COURSE

Whilst there are no entry requirements stipulated in the training package (CHC), ICV requires its participants to meet the following criteria:

  • Australian Year 11 or equivalent OR
  • Mature age (at least 20 years of age)
  • Meet the Language Literacy and Numeracy requirements; ICV conducts LLN entry test and a pre-training review at the time of enrolment

 

RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING (RPL)

 

Prospective students can apply for recognition of their existing skills and knowledge that is relevant to the units of competence within the program. These skills and knowledge may have been obtained through workplace training or experience and may reduce the number of units required to be completed during the qualification. Students are recommended to notify ICV of their interest or intention to apply for RPL prior to their enrollment.
For more info please contact ICV Team

Also, students MUST obtain a Police Check before commencing the workplacement.

PATHWAYS

Pathways from the qualification

Students who successfully complete this qualification may pathway into further study options:

  • CHC52015 – Diploma of Community Services OR
  • HLT54115 Diploma of Nursing

 

Employment Pathways

The following employment pathways are available to the students who complete Certificate IV in Disability successfully:

  • Senior Personal Care Assistant
  • Lifestyle Support Officer
  • Disability Team Leader
  • Local Area Coordinator
  • Disability Support Facilitator

Exit Points

  • At any point prior to the completion of the program, a participant may request a Statement of Attainment for an individual unit or units where he/she has been assessed competent

At the successful completion of the program – a qualification of CHC43115 Certificate IV in Disability will be issued.

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EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI)

$0 Tuition Fees* – SKILLS FIRST FUNDING For Eligible Students*

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