Course Details

CHC43115 – Certificate IV in Disability

Overview
Discover your career in Certificate IV Disability with one of the high-level course structures offering you specialised skills that are required to operate in the health care industry.
This qualification prepares you for work in residential group homes, day respite centres, other community settings and in clients’ homes. During this course you will engage with local services during a work placement, where you will gain hands-on skills and knowledge.

Course Structure

Delivery Methods
This course is taught through blended delivery (a combination of remote and on-campus delivery)
Modes of delivery include:

• Simulation
• Work placements
• Face-to-face
• Online delivery via Teams

Assessment Methods
Assessment methods may include:

• Case studies
• Knowledge tests/quizzes
• Presentations
• Projects
• Research and reports
• Roleplay/simulated assessments
• Workplace observation/demonstration

There are no tests or exams in this course. The trainer will provide details of the assessment requirements and due dates for the assessment tasks.
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for the course.
Before you can start your practical placement, you will be required to:

• provide a clear National Criminal History (Police) Check
• provide a record of your immunisation history
• provide evidence of your COVID vaccination (a new requirement mandated by the Australian Government)
• provide evidence of your flu vaccination (mandated by the Aged Care Sector).
• NDIS worker screen check, at least 6 weeks before placement commences

Applicants are expected to have literacy skills at Year 11 level or Australian Core Skills Framework Level 3 and numeracy skills at Year 10 level or Australian Core Skills Framework
Level 2. Prior to enrolment or commencement of training, you will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment and a pre-training interview.
These will assist with determining your suitability for the course, verify your training plan, and identify any learning support needs.

Outcomes

Qualification and recognition
On completion of the course, you will receive the CHC43115 – Certificate IV in Disability.
Career Pathways
This course prepares students for a role in community support industries, such as:

• Disability Support Worker
• Disability Team Leader/Supervisor
• Behavioural Support Officer
• Employment Coordinator (Disability)
• Senior Personal Care Assistant

Working in this industry, students will provide both emotional and physical support to their clients. Students will have the skills to work across a number of settings, including disability support, aged care, and palliative care.
Further study
After graduating, participants might like to undertake further study in the:

• CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support
• CHC52015 Diploma of Community Services

Fees
Fees $2000
Material Fee: $180.00
You may be eligible for a government-subsidised training place if you either live or work in South Australia. For more information, please visit https://nit.edu.au/domestic-students/
UNIT

CHC43115 – Certificate IV in Disability
UNIT CODE	UNIT NAME	Core/Elective
11 Core units
CHCCCS015	Provide individualised support	Core
CHCDIS002	Follow established person-centred behaviour supports	Core
CHCDIS005	Develop and provide person-centred service responses	Core
CHCDIS007	Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability	Core
CHCDIS008	Facilitate community participation and social inclusion	Core
CHCDIS009	Facilitate ongoing skills development using a person-centred approach	Core
CHCDIS010	Provide person-centred services to people with disability with complex needs	Core
CHCDIV001	Work with diverse people	Core
CHCLEG003	Manage legal and ethical compliance	Core
HLTAAP001	Recognise healthy body systems	Core
HLTWHS002	Follow safe work practices for direct client care	Core
3 Elective units
CHCAGE001	Facilitate the empowerment of older people	Elective
CHCAGE005	Provide Support to people living with dementia	Elective
HLTINF001	Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures	Elective