CHC43121 – Certificate IV in Disability Support
Course Overview & Career Opportunities
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. Certificate IV in Disability Support equips individuals for roles such as Disability Support Worker, Personal Care Assistant and Community Care Worker. Completing this qualification can also pave the way for leadership positions and further studies in the health and community services sectors. Upon completing this course, students might consider pursuing the CHC52015 Diploma of Community Services or exploring other related community service Diplomas.
Who should apply for this course and why?
CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support is ideal for students who are: • Seeking to pursue a career in providing individual support. • Seeking to enter a new industry sector. • Seeking a pathway to higher-level qualifications Characteristics of the target group are as follows: International students from various countries who are seeking to develop their skills and knowledge in ageing support to further their career prospects or study pathways. Students will usually be new entrants. However, credit and/or RPL can be provided for those with existing skills and knowledge allowing such students to complete the course in a shorter timeframe. Students may be onshore students currently based in Australia or offshore students applying from overseas. Most students speak English as a second language and must satisfy English language proficiency to successfully enrol into the course. Potential students typically are: - >> No age range but typically most students will be from a younger age range (18 -35) >> From varied cultural backgrounds >> Experience in the field of organisational learning >> Full access to an Australian business workplace >> Usually educated to at least year 12 or equivalent >> Has IELTS band score of 5.5 or equivalent in line with regulations
Course Delivery and Duration
This program is delivered in the classroom Face-to-face and through structured self-study, as well as in the workplace. This qualification will be delivered over 26 weeks, including 22 weeks of study period and 4 weeks holiday.
Entry Requirements
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. Eureka Institute of Management has the following entry requirements: International students must: • Be at least 18 years of age and have completed Year 12 or equivalent. • Participate in a course entry interview to determine suitability for the course and student needs taking into account existing skills, knowledge and the experience. • Have an IELTS* score of 5.5 (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 5.5. • Unique Student Identifier (USI)- every student must have a verified USI without which qualification will not be issued. Students may apply for recognition of existing qualifications or skills, knowledge, and experience (credit transfer or recognition of prior learning). The granting of course credit may affect course fees as well as the duration of the course. This process is outlined in Eureka Institute of Management’s Student Enrolment and Completion Policy and Associated Procedures and Training and Assessment Policy & Associated Procedures.
Course Structure
Seven (7) core and three (3) elective units are required for the award of the CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support. Units have been selected in accordance with the packaging rules and are relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements and qualification level. CHCCCS044 Follow established person-centred behaviour supports (Core) CHCDIS017 Facilitate community participation and social inclusion (Core) CHCDIS018 Facilitate ongoing skills development using a person-centred approach (Core) CHCDIS019 Provide person-centred services to people with disability with complex needs (Core) CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance (Core) CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues (Core) HLTWHS003 Maintain work health and safety (Core) CHCCCS041 Recognise healthy body systems (Elective) CHCDIS020 Work effectively in disability support (Elective) CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety (Elective)
Course Fees
Please refer to the 2024 Fees Schedule