CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support
CRICOS Course Code: 114840A
Be at least 18 years of age and have completed the equivalent of Year 12.
Melbourne Campus: L10/601 Bourke St. Melbourne, VIC 3000
Hobart Campus: 212A Liverpool Street, Hobart TAS 7000
Abbotsford Campus: 395-397 Victoria St, Abbotsford, Victoria 3067
Broadmeadows Campus: 61 Riggall St, Broadmeadows, Victoria 3047
Delivery Mode: This program is delivered in the classroom and through structured self- study.
Duration: 26 weeks, including 22 weeks of study period and 4 weeks holiday.
Study Load: 20 hours a week in the classroom and 4 hours of structured self-study.
About us
This qualification 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.
The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.
The latest release of the qualification and packaging rules can be found at the following link:
Who should apply for this course?
This course is targeted at international students who are:
- Seeking to pursue a career in disability support
- Seeking to enter a new industry sector
- Seeking a pathway to higher-level qualifications
Completing this course may provide you with employment or learning opportunities. Potential employment options are in a range of disability work roles. Roles may also have a leadership function.
Further education pathways may include the CHC52021 Diploma of Community Services or higher education qualification in community services.
You are required to bring your own laptop with Office 365 (or similar program) to all classes.
Course Map
The following units are included in this course and all are required for the award of the qualification. Students who only complete some units will be awarded with a Statement of Attainment for units successfully completed.
UNITS
| CHCMHS001 | Work with people with mental health issues |
| CHCADV001 | Facilitate the interests and rights of clients |
| CHCCCS006 | Facilitate individual service planning and delivery |
| CHCAOD001 | Work in an alcohol and other drugs context |
| 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 |
| HLTWHS003 | Maintain work health and safety |
| CHCLEG003 | Manage legal and ethical compliance |
This course is delivered face-to-face in a classroom-based setting, as well as through structured self-study and workplace-based training.
The timetable for this course will be provided to you on orientation, this is subject to change
Class sessions include a mix of theory and practical activities with a focus on creating a real-life workplace.
For the self-study, you will be provided with a self-study guide which includes activities which you must complete and hand into your trainer and assessor each week.
In addition to classroom based learning and structured self-study, you will also need to complete approximately 5 hours of additional, unsupervised study per week including general reading and research for assessments.
You will also need to complete assessments for this course which may include:
- Written questions
- Projects
- Presentations
- Reports
- Role plays/observations
- Portfolios/journal
- Workplace hours log
At the beginning of each unit, your trainer and assessor will outline the assessment tasks that must be completed.
Your classes will be conducted in modern classrooms and you will be able to access Wi-Fi. There are also areas for you to relax, as well as conduct additional study.
You will be provided with a Student Guide relevant to each unit in your course. Textbooks are also available onsite for you to use and borrow if you wish.
How can I apply?
Have an IELTS* score of 6.0 (test results must be no more than 2 years old). English language competence can also be demonstrated through documented evidence of any of the following:
- Educated for 5 years in an English-speaking country; or
- Completed at least 6 months of a Certificate IV level course in an Australian RTO; or
- Successful completion of an English Placement Test.
Note that other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL can be accepted. You are required to provide your results so that we can confirm they are equivalent to IELTS 6.0.
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Course Credit
You can apply for recognition of existing qualifications or skills, knowledge and experience (credit transfer or recognition of prior learning) as per the information included in our International Student Handbook, which is available at www.ausc.edu.au
If you are granted course credit, this will affect your course fees as well as the duration of your course. We will advise you in writing of changes to fees or course duration as a result of the credit. You will also be issued with a new Confirmation of Enrolment.
For any questions about course credit, contact us at info@ausc.edu.au