CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support
CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support
Course Description 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…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Course Description
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.
Pathways
After completing this qualification, individuals may undertake further studies in CHC52021 Diploma of Community Services.
Employment Opportunities
Job titles may include:
- Disability support officer / worker
- Disability officer – day support
- Lifestyle support officer
- Senior personal care assistant
- Behavioural support officer
- Development officer
- Project officer (life enhancement team)
- Residential care officer
- Employment coordinator (disability)
- Social educator
- Job coordinator
- Social trainer
REQUIREMENTS
18 years or older Satisfactorily completed year 12 or equivalent IELTS 5.5 or equivalent Completion of: CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) OR Completion of: CHC33015 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. Basic computer skills are required, however, adequate student support is available when needed. Access to a computer, tablet or mobile phone, and the Internet Additional Requirements: Before commencing work placement, learners are required to provide: A federal Police Background Check (Name check),no older than 6 months An NDIS Worker Screening Check A Working with Children Check A First Aid Course Certificate An NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate Evidence of up-to-date Vaccination Applicants must be physically capable of doing general lifting and be prepared to be on their feet for long stretches of time.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
