Certificate IV in Disability Support

Program Overview

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Certificate IV in Disability Support

Course Overview

Kick start your career in disability services with this intermediate-level qualification that will equip you to work in a diverse range of community services settings.

What You'll Study

The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core and 3 elective units from the list below. You will also be required to undertake 120 hours of vocational placement in an approved setting.

Core Units

• 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

Elective Units

• CHCDIS014: Develop and use strategies for communication with augmentative and alternative communication systems
• CHCDIS016: Develop and promote positive person-centred behaviour supports
• CHCDIS021: Prepare for NDIS support coordination

Ways to Study

• On campus
• Online
• Apprenticeships or traineeships
• International

Study Locations

• Gold Coast
• Wide Bay Burnett

Course Outcome

CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support

Career Opportunities

• Volunteer Coordinator
• NDIS Support Worker or Provider
• Disability Support Team Leader
• Disability Support Worker
• Disability Officer
• Coordinator of Volunteers
• Care Service Team Leader

Entry Requirements

• Completion of: CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)
• OR
• Completion of: CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)

Placement

• If you are not currently employed or volunteering in industry, during your course you will be required to complete vocational placement so you can start practising your new skills in a real-world environment.
• You will be expected to undertake additional personal study to complete the course requirements.
• The number of hours of personal study required is dependent on your existing knowledge, skills and language needs.

Assessment Methods

• Skill and knowledge assessments are an essential step in progressing through your course.
• You may be assessed in a number of ways while you are studying at TAFE Queensland, including observation, written assessment, questioning, portfolios, work samples, third-party feedback, and through recognition of prior learning.

University Pathways

• If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there.
• In many cases, completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.

Payment Options

• Payment plan
• Upfront payment
• International student payment

Important Information

• Please be aware that this program is comprised of units that cover a range of sensitive topics which may include mental health, child protection, and alcohol and other drugs.
• To be eligible for the Higher Level Skills subsidised price, you must:
  • hold the Certificate III in Individual Support (or superseded qualification) and
  • be an existing worker in the Community Services and Health Industry (which includes parents and unpaid carers of NDIS participants).
  • Evidence must be supplied prior to enrolment.
  • be aged 15 years or over, and be no longer at school;
  • permanently reside in Queensland;
  • be an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident (includes humanitarian entrant), temporary resident with the necessary visa and work permits on the pathway to permanent residency, or a New Zealand citizen;
  • not hold a certificate IV or higher-level qualification, not including qualifications completed at school and foundation skills training; and
  • not be enrolled in another qualification, not including foundation skills training.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfers

• Fast track your way to a formal qualification by earning credit for the things you already know.
• We can assess your skills, directly apply credits from previous successful study, and give you advanced standing in your course.