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CHC43121

Certificate IV in Disability Support

Develop the skills to provide personal, physical, and emotional support to people living with a disability. This qualification will equip you with the skills to support clients to meet their goals, and to empower them to participate in the community. There is strong growth projected for jobs in disability and aged care.

Disability support workers provide personal, physical and emotional support to people with a disability who require assistance with daily living. This qualification will equip you with the skills to support clients to meet their goals, and to empower them to participate in the community. There is strong growth projected for jobs in disability and aged care. (Job Outlook)

Delivery Mode

  • Classroom-based
  • Blended
  • Blended (flexible)

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Duration

  • Classroom-based, approximately 36–52 weeks
  • Blended, approximately 36–52 weeks
  • Blended (flexible), approximately 28–40 weeks

Course duration may vary depending on placement availability

Course Prerequisites:

To study this qualification, students will need to have completed one of the following qualifications or sets of qualifications:

· CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)

· CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)

· CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Home and Community) PLUS CHCSS00098 Individual Support - Disability Skill Set

· CHC30408 Certificate III in Disability PLUS the CHCSS00125 Entry to Certificate IV in Disability Support Skill Set

Placement

You will need to complete a minimum 120 hours of placement.

Practical placement is organised by New Futures Training.


Employment Outcomes

This qualification can lead you to job roles such as: 

  • Disability Support Worker
  • Residential Support Worker
  • Disability Co-ordinator
  • Client Services Coordinator
  • Lifestyle Support Worker
  • Home Care Support Worker
  • Service Co-ordination Officer
  • Recreation Coordinator
  • Disability Support Co-ordinator
  • Community Support Worker

    Pathways to further study

    Graduates can continue their studies in:

    • Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled/ Division 2 Nursing)
    • Bachelor of Nursing (Pre-registration)

    Additional information

    This course is superseded by Certificate IV in Disability Support (CHC43121). 

    For now, you may still enrol in this course. We will transition you to the new course at no additional cost once it is available, if you have not yet finished your course at that time.

    We’ll be in touch closer to the new qualification launch date with more information.

    Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions.


    Units of Study

    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

    CHCCCS033

    Identify and report abuse

    CHCCCS036

    Support relationships with carer and family

    CHCCCS001

    Address the needs of people with chronic disease

    CHCCCS043

    Support positive mealtime experiences

    VICSEG New Futures trading as New Futures Training TOID: 21203.

    This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding. Eligibility criteria apply.

    We encourage individuals with disabilities to access our training.