CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support
CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support
CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support 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…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support 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.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Pathways:
Potential employment options are in a range of disability work roles. Roles may also have a leadership function.
Students who complete this course may wish to continue their education into the CHC52015 Diploma of Community Services and a range of other community services related Diplomas.
Career Outcomes:
After successful completion of CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support you can join disability service industry into various roles in but not limited to:
Lifestyle Support Officer
Community Development Officer
Senior Personal Care Assistant
Behavioural Support Officer
Disability Team Leader
Disability Support Assistant (Schools)
Project Officer
Marketing Coordinator (Disability)
Day Support Disability Officer
Senior Disability Worker
Social Educator (Disability)
Support Facilitator (Disability)
Job coordinator
Disabilities Supervisor
Social trainer
Local area coordinator
Disability Service Officer
Community-based support officer
REQUIREMENTS
Be at least 18 years of age and have completed the equivalent of Year 12.
Participate in a course entry interview to determine suitability for the course and student needs.
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
Successful completion of an English Placement Test
Note that other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL can be accepted. Students are required to provide their results so that it can be confirmed they are equivalent to IELTS 6.0.
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