(CHC43121) Certificate IV in Disability Support
We’re developing the next generation of individual support and professionals with the right set of skills for the 21st Century.
The Certificate IV in Disability Support provides you with the qualifications and expertise to explore career opportunities in the disability services sector.
About this course
You will learn the necessary skills and knowledge to care for the needs of people with a disability and to enhance their ability to achieve greater levels of independence, self-reliance and community participation. You will graduate with the ability to work with or without supervision and have the expertise to supervise or coordinate other workers.
Studying with Enable College means you will be supported every step of the way by experienced trainers and friendly staff. Our graduates emerge with the required skills, knowledge and practical workplace experience to care for and support people with a disability in a variety of settings.
This course is also a stepping stone to further qualifications in disability services, knowledge and practical workplace experience to care for and support people with a disability in a variety of settings.
Enrolments may be subject to change when there are new releases to the Training Package.
Pathways in Individual Support
The Certificate IV in Disability provides you with the qualifications and expertise to work in the growing care industry. Our graduates emerge with the required skills, knowledge and practical work experience to care for and support people in a variety of settings.
Possible Outcomes
- Disability Support Officer / worker
- Job Coordinator
- Local Area Coordinator
- Supervisor
- National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) service provider
Study Pathways
- Diploma of Disability
- Bachelor of Disability and Development Education
Course Units
This course is made up of 10 units of competency (7 Core units and 3 electives). Elective units have been selected based on industry consultation, our experience, knowledge and what employers and the industry are looking for.
| CORE UNITS [7] | |
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| 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 |
| ELECTIVES [3] | |
|---|---|
| CHCMGT003 | Lead the work team |
| CHCCCS006 | Facilitate individual service planning and delivery |
| CHCDIS020 | Work effectively in disability support |
Recognition of prior learning
If you have existing knowledge or skills relating to the requirements of this course you can apply for recognition of prior learning (RPL). RPL may be granted for knowledge or skills obtained through prior education, training, work and life experiences.
RPL fees start from $500.00 per unit
Credit Transfer
If the student has a prior Qualification or a Statement of Attainment issued under the Australian Qualifications Framework from any state or territory, the RTO will automatically give exemptions for those units of competency provided they are current. Credit transfer will be provided on the student record.
Other related courses
Certificate III in Individual Support – Ageing
Certificate III in Individual Support – Disability
Certificate IV in Ageing Support
Certificate IV in Mental Health
Delivery
This course is available via part-time study through our blended learning model. This equates to approximately 10 hours per week of online learning and assessment, in addition to practical assessments conducted in the workplace or at our training centre.
To keep on track with your training, we have assessment deadlines that will be communicated to you by your trainer during the course.
Study support sessions are available every Wednesday from 9.30am – 4pm at Enable College City Campus (Level 2, 47 South Tce, Adelaide SA 5000), where a Trainer will be available to provide assessment support to Student.
You may need to be COVID Double Vaccinated as Care Providers may require this for you to be able to complete the Work Placement component of the course.
NEED TO KNOW
This is an online course – enrol at any time
Course Length
Online Self-paced
10 Hours per week Part time
On Job Assessment
Course Value
$6,000
How much will it cost me?
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Eligible subsidised (Participant Eligibility Criteria apply, visit www.skills.sa.gov.au for Participant Eligibility Criteria),
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$580.00 |
| Fee for Service |
$3500.00 |
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HLTAID011 Provide First Aid is included in the course fees (Normally $97 per person) |
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National Police Clearance (issued through SAPOL) Additional Cost |
Prices Vary (confirm with issuing body) |
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DHS/NDIS Checks Additional Cost |
Prices Vary (confirm with issuing body) |
| Important: There is a non refundable $250.00 enrolment fee. A re-enrolment fee of $150 is to be paid from the first month after your enrolment period ends (12 months for certificate III’s) and every 3 months thereafter. |
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Entry Requirements
Student MUST have completed and provide evidence of completion of the following qualifications prior to enrolling into this qualification
Completion of: CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)
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Completion of: CHC33021 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
The following entry requirements need to be met prior to course commencement:
- Must be employed within the Disability sector
- Must be over the age of 18 years at the time of course induction
- Ability to gain clean Police and DHS clearances
- Complete all enrolment processes as per the Enable College enrolment policy and procedure
- Students must have access to a computer, email, and internet
- Students must have a level of physical fitness to work within the Disability Care industry.
Fee for Service Students
- Meet LLN requirements by completing Enable College LLN test
- Complete a Verbal Assessment (see Verbal Assessment Policy and Procedure – FFS)
Eligible Subsidised Students
- Complete CSPA assessment and Upfront Assessment of Need (Eligible subsidised students) process
- Attend suitability interview – see Enable College Suitability and Support Needs Checklist and Verbal Assessment Policy and Procedure (Eligible subsidised students)