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CHC43121 – Certificate IV In Disability Support 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.
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 40 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency.
*Non-Tuition fees not included
Completion of: CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)
OR
Completion of: CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)
OR
Completion of: CHC30408 Certificate III in Disability PLUS the CHCSS00125 Entry to Certificate IV in Disability Support Skill Set.
Successfully completion of Australian Year 12 or Australian equivalent is mandatory.
Students must be 18 years old and above.
A minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent is required.
For more information regarding the commonly acceptable types of English language proficiency evidence, along with the verification methods, please click here
Students are required to have their own laptop prior to the commencement of their course.
The minimum requirements for the specification of laptops can be found in the Student Equipment Required section below.
Prior to enrolment, all prospective students are required to complete a compulsory Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital (LLND) assessment. This assessment is completed as part of the pre-enrolment process through the LLND Portal – myllnd.com/login/
The LLND assessment helps identify whether a student may need additional support during their studies and ensures they are placed in a course that is appropriate for their skill level. Assessments are aligned with the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) and include language, literacy, numeracy and digital skills.
Students must complete their LLND assessment via the LLND Portal before they can be formally enrolled. Further instructions on how to access and complete the assessment will be provided to prospective students as part of the pre-enrolment process.
The college offers rolling intakes, allowing students to choose their preferred commencement date with the college. This provides flexibility for the students by allowing them to select the commencement date that best suits their academic plans. For further information, please contact our student support: [email protected].
| Core Unit Code | Core Unit Title |
|---|---|
| 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 Unit Code | Elective Unit Title |
| *CHCDIV003 | Manage and promote diversity |
| *CHCCCS007 | Develop and implement service programs |
| *HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid |
| No occupation licensing,certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication for all units except HLTAID011 which has Specific licensing / regualtory requirements relating to this competency, including requirements for refresher training should be optained from the relevant national/state /territory Work Health and Safety Regulatory Authorities HLTAID011- Provide First Aid |
*This unit must be completed before commencing placement.
114152C
52 weeks
Face to face mode of delivery consisting of Face to face physical and face to face virtual
10 units of competency
$15,000*
$13,000*
*Non-Tuition fees not included.
Students must be willing to undertake student work placement. Student Work placement provides students with the opportunity to apply skills and knowledge in real scenarios. It is a requirement of this qualification that students undertake a minimum of 40 hours of unpaid student work placement [1].
The college organises students’ student work placement locations. However, students can select student work placement locations themselves. The college will assess the suitability of placement locations. Students will also be given a student work placement diary, which will need to be completed during their placement hours. All students must be willing to undertake placement in a disability care facility.
Students will be required to arrange, at their own expense, transportation to and from their placement facility. Should students be required to travel interstate for placement, the college will cover the cost of all interstate travel and accommodation during the placement; however, students will be required to organise their own local travel to and from these facilities.
Prior to attending student work placement, students must achieve satisfactory results. Students will also be required to successfully complete HLTAID011– Provide first aid. This unit is an elective within this qualification and will need to be completed prior to placement.
Students must meet the following mandatory requirements at their own expense. Students will be notified via email on when to obtain these documents:
This only applies to students who will attend their student work placement at a disability care facility:
For more information, refer to the student work placement information on the website.
Students will be notified of their placement details prior to commencing student work placement. Students are required to organise their own travel to and from these facilities and may be required to undertake placement anywhere within Australia.
Footnote [1] CHCDIS018 – Facilitate ongoing skills development using a person-centred approach: The unit of competency requires students to perform the activities outlined in the performance criteria of the unit during a period of at least 40 hours of student work placement within a workplace (for at least one person with a disability in the workplace).
Students MUST have the following IT equipment prior to enrolling the college and will require a suitable study space for self-study, assessment activities, or to participate in face-to-face virtual classes. Students are required to have their own laptop prior to the commencement of their course.
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS:
Laptop with the following recommended System Requirements:
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS:
INTERNET REQUIREMENTS:
The following academic and employment pathways are available to students who complete this qualification:
International students can enrol in Australian universities to continue and pursue this career path and/or enrol in a higher-level qualification after completing this qualification. They can then apply their knowledge and skills gained in Australia or their home country to seek work anywhere in the world.
In summary, the completion of this qualification can allow students to work for Community Services job roles for a diversity of employers across various fields such as:
Please note: Completion of a REACH qualification does not guarantee an employment outcome.
Once the units of competency required in the training package for this qualification have been successfully completed, the student will be issued with a Certificate IV In Disability (CHC43121) and an academic transcript of all completed units within 30 calendar days. Students who successfully complete individual units of competency within the qualification, but not the qualification in its entirety will be eligible to receive a Statement of Attainment. This document contains a record of all completed units and will be available to students by the end of their course.
Reach Community College does not guarantee:
Reach Community College qualifications only fulfil the academic requirement, not a licensed trade qualification, traineeship or apprenticeship.
Reach Community College does not:
We strongly advise that students consult with a registered migration agent if they require more specific information. For the most up to date information please refer to the Australian Government’s Home Affairs website: immi.homeaffairs.gov.au.
