Community & Support

Certificate IV in Disability Support

Course Code CHC43121
Advance your disability support career with the skills to empower people with complex needs.

Course Overview

This qualification reflects the role of workers in a range of community settings and clients’ homes, who provide support in a manner that empowers people with disabilities to achieve greater levels of independence, self-reliance, community participation and well-being.

Course Units

Core Units

7 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

3 units
  • CHCADV001
    Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
  • CHCCCS036
    Support relationships with carer and family
  • CHCCCS041
    Recognise healthy body systems

Please be aware unit electives may change depending on specific student needs or requirements

Delivery modes

Flexible ways to study, all leading to the same nationally recognised qualification.
All programs include self-directed Learning.

Classroom

Face-to-face sessions at our Orange campus with experienced trainers and hands-on practice.

Online

Self-paced learning with live virtual classrooms. Requires a computer, stable internet, microphone, and camera.

Work-based

Train while you work. Suited to existing support workers and traineeship arrangements.

Fees and Funding

Fee Category
Your Cost
  • First qualification
    $0
  • Subsequent qualification
    $0
  • Traineeship
    $0
  • Concession
    $0
  • Exemption
    $0
  • Fee-for-Service
    $5500

Course Snapshot

Course code
CHC43121
RTO ID
90142
Duration
Up to 24 months
Delivery
Classroom, Online, Work-based

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible for this course the enrolling student will need to:
  • Be willing to obtain a National Police Check, Working with Children Check or equivalent as per state requirement
  • Obtain a NDIS Workers Screening Check
  • Have access to a computer, stable internet connection and a working microphone and camera (online programs only)
  • Have completed CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability), OR CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability), OR CHC30408 Certificate III in Disability PLUS the CHCSS00125 Entry to Certificate IV in Disability Support Skill Set

Or call 1800 045 370

Getting Started

How to enrol

Three simple steps from first enquiry to your first day of study.
1
Enquire
Send us a message or call 1800 045 370. We'll talk you through the course and your options.
2
Check eligibility
We'll confirm Smart & Skilled funding, walk through prerequisites, and arrange your placement.
3
Enrol and Start
Complete your enrolment forms, attend induction, and begin learning, in person or online.
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