Certificate IV in Disability

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. As this course is designed for existing workers only, learners will need to meet this requirement through their current work role. This may include providing evidence of employment, workplace observations, and other work based tasks.
 

Who is this for?

Entry Requirements

• All learners must be at least 18 years of age.
• All learners must complete a language, literacy and numeracy skills assessment at time of enrolment, or alternatively provide a copy of a Certificate or Statement of Attainment for a Certificate IV qualification or higher.
• All learners must be an existing worker in a Disability setting.
• All learners must have a minimum of 12 months’ experience in a Disability setting or in a support/carer role in either the Disability, Aged Care, Mental Health or Community Sectors.

Units of Study

14 units must be completed to attain this qualification, consisting of 11 compulsory units and 3 elective units.
(Please note that elective units are selected by SET2LEARN based on industry consultation)

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

Electives
CHCCCS019 Recognise and respond to crisis situations
HLTAID003 Provide First Aid
HLTHPS006 Assist clients with medication
(Electives may vary to suit the needs of each individual) 

Delivery

This course will be run over 30 weeks for existing workers with a blend of RPL, face-face, work based training and assessment, and self-paced activities.

This course will be run as follows:

• Face-to-Face Class (3.5hrs/wk)
• Work Based Learning (5hrs/wk)
• Self-directed Learning (7.5hrs/wk)
• On-the-job Learning (300 hours across the course built in as part of normal job role hours)
• Individualised Learning Support (flexible)
• Practical skills training in
  • Assisting clients with medication
  • Manual handling
  • First aid

Assessment

Assessment that you will undertake to complete your course may include:

1. Online Quizzes
2. Work Based Observations
3. Practical Skills Assessments
4. Role Plays
5. Written Work/Short Answer Questions
6. Workplace Portfolio and Reflections
7. Research Activities
8. Third Party Reports

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) / Credit Transfer

How To Apply

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