Certificate IV in Disability Support
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Certificate IV in Disability Support
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…
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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.
Further study pathways
Students completing CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support can continue studying CHC52021 Diploma of Community Services and CHC62015 Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management
Career Pathways
Disability Officer – day support
Disability support officer/worker
Employment coordinator (disability)
Residential care officer
Senior personal care assistant
Social educator
REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Age Requirement:
18 years or older at commencement of course.
Minimum Academic Requirement:
Completion of senior high school to the Australian Year 11 or equivalent
Minimum English Language Requirement:
An English Language proficiency level of one of the following:
- Cert III in EAL or Academic IELTS band score of 5.5 or equivalent
- Satisfactorily completed ELICOS at to at least Upper Intermediate level
- Evidence as prescribed by the Department of Education, Skills and Employment
- Completed within the past 2 years in Australia: Requirements for senior secondary certificate of education
- Completed within the past 2 years in Australia: Substantial component of AQF level 4 or higher on a student visa