Why Study Disability?
Disability work can be extremely rewarding for those who have a genuine interest in helping improve the lives of those in need. The course covers the most fundamental aspects of working with people who have an intellectual or physical disability and empowering them to become more independent and self-reliant so they can participate in community activities.
You can study this course as a pathway to a position with greater responsibility and opportunities to advance within the disability services sector.
The course prepares you for a role in the disability sector as a:
- Senior Personal Care Assistant
- Lifestyle Support Officer
- Disability Team Leader
- Local Area Coordinator
- Disability Support Facilitator
Who is this course for?
This course is for:
- people who have completed a Certificate III in Individual Support and are interested in taking the next step.
Existing Workers:
- people who are currently working within the disability sector and do not have the Certificate III in Individual Support, may be eligible to complete it via Recognition of Prior Learning at a reduced cost before commencing the Certificate Iv in Disability Support
- 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
- BSBLDR411 Demonstrate leadership in the workplace
- BSBLDR413 Lead effective workplace relationships
- BSBSTR402 Implement continuous improvement
Job Roles
- Assistant in Nursing (AIN)
- Personal Support Assistant
- Residential Support Worker
- HResidential Care Worker
- Aged Care Worker
What is the duration of this course?
The average duration of this course is 12 months, though as you will be completing this course in an online environment, you will have the flexibility to complete it earlier. Everyone studies at a different pace, and the time it takes you to finish the course will depend on how much you already know and how much experience you have.
National College Australia (NCA) suggests you will need to spend an average of 10 hours of study per week to complete the qualification within the maximum course duration. Your course includes a minimum of 120 hours in a suitable workplace to complete practical tasks.
What do you need to do in this course?
To be eligible for the CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support (Leadership Stream), students must first complete one of the following qualifications:
- CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability),or
- CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability), or
- CHC30408 Certificate III in Disability, or
In addition, they must complete the CHCSS00125 Entry to Certificate IV in Disability Support Skill Set.
Existing Worker - Selection Criteria
Students will need to meet the Selection Criteria requirements to be eligible to enter into this course as an existing worker.
Evidence of the student meets the Selection Criteria will be collected as part of the Enrolment process.
- Must be currently employed within the Disability sector
- LLN Test with report results achieved at level 4 as a minimum requirement
- Must be over the age of 18 years
- As an industry requirement students working in the industry must hold an HLTAD003 Provide first aid
- Willingness to complete a Police Check Record
- Willingness to complete a Working with Children's Check
New Entrants - Selection Criteria:
- Students will need to meet the Selection Criteria requirements to be eligible to enter into this course as new entrants.
- Evidence of the student meets the Selection Criteria will be collected as part of the Enrolment process.
- LLN Test with report results achieved at level 4 as a minimum requirement
- As an industry requirement students who will be working in the industry must hold an HLTAID003 Provide first aid
- Willingness to complete a Police Check Record
- Willingness to complete a Working with Children Check
Additionally, it is important that you have:
- Access to the internet: Your reading and assessment materials have been set up online. You will need
to have reliable internet to access the resources. If the internet speed is not high enough, you may
struggle with uploading the required evidence, including the videos, to the platform.
- Access to a computer: You will need access to a laptop or desktop for completing your course. You will
also need some basic computer skills to navigate the online platform using the instructions provided,
and download, or upload files where required
- Basic knowledge of using software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe PDF
- A level of fitness that will allow you to undertake physical tasks involved in a day to day work related to
the practical requirements of your course
- Language, literacy and numeracy skills are required to study at this level.
- Students will need to meet the Selection Criteria requirements to be eligible to enter into this course as new entrants.
- Evidence of the student meets the Selection Criteria will be collected as part of the Enrolment process.
- LLN Test with report results achieved at level 4 as a minimum requirement
- As an industry requirement students who will be working in the industry must hold an HLTAID003 Provide first aid
- Willingness to complete a Police Check Record
- Willingness to complete a Working with Children Check
Additionally, it is important that you have:
- Access to the internet: Your reading and assessment materials have been set up online. You will need to have reliable internet to access the resources. If the internet speed is not high enough, you may struggle with uploading the required evidence, including the videos, to the platform.
- Access to a computer: You will need access to a laptop or desktop for completing your course. You will also need some basic computer skills to navigate the online platform using the instructions provided, and download, or upload files where required
- Basic knowledge of using software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe PDF
- A level of fitness that will allow you to undertake physical tasks involved in a day to day work related to the practical requirements of your course
- Language, literacy and numeracy skills are required to study at this level.
Course Summary
- Study Mode Blended
- Prerequisite Refer Entry Requirement Tab
- Duration Maximum of 12 months
- Work Placement Minimum of 120 hours
- Course Fee $4025.00
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CHC33021 - Certificate III in Individual Support - DISABILITY Specialisation
