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CHC43121
CHC43121 -Certificate IV in Disability Support
Course Info
Qualification Overview
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.
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.
Course Units
Total number of units = 10, 7 core units 3 elective units
- 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
- CHCPRP001 - Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
- CHCCCS006 - Facilitate individual service planning and delivery
- CHCCCS007 - Develop and implement service programs
Target Audience
Due to the qualification pre-requisite, leaners who wants to pursue this qualification must hold a Certificate III in Individual support qualification.
Prerequisites
Applicant must hold one of the following qualifications in order to enrol in this course.
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.
Also, students must successfully pass a Language, Literacy and Numeracy test.
Study Modes Available
We have a variety of study modes available to suit you.
- Classroom – face to face learning in class. We provide one -on -one guidance to our classroom students. our classes are only conducted during school terms and are once a week from 9.30 am to 3pm
- Online – Self-paced learning (flexible learning)
- Virtual classes – virtual classes are done through Teams for students who are not able to attend face to face classroom training but prefer face to face learning. You have the flexibility to attend virtual class from wherever you are. They are conducted during school terms and are once a week.
Duration
Average completion time is 6 months. The full qualification must be completed within 24 months from date of enrolment and regular submission of assessment tasks is required.
Placements
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 120 hours of work in an approved care facility such as in aged care, home and community, disability or community service organisation .
Assessment Methods
| Unit Assessment-1 | Unit Knowledge questions- comprises of questions and answers, case studies, research to test the knowledge of the student. |
| Unit Assessment-2 | Performance evidence- to test the practical skill of the students. Conducted in simulated work environments, placement centers and /or projects depending on the unit requirement |
Career Opportunities
- Aged Care Activity Worker
- Aged Care Supervisor
- Care Service Team Leader
- Disability Officer – Day Support
- Disability Team Leader
- Leisure and Therapy Assistant
- Services to Older People
- Volunteer Coordinator
Fees & Charges
Please contact the training office on 9748 9233 for fees and charges.
Start Dates
- Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Locations
- Hoppers Crossing
Virtual Classes
No specific location provided, please contact the office at (03) 9748 9233.
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Why South West Training Services
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Testimonials
"I really enjoyed being a part of South West Training Services. The staff are very friendly, every time we come, we can see smiling faces greeting us. Our educator is very talented and supportive. I will really miss the classes and time spent at South West. I will surely recommend this course to my friends."
Simardeep
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (Student)
"The programs that are offered are just so adaptable for the students needs. It has been a whole new world and I would certainly recommend this program to my other friends and families. The learning part and the placement location was just so much fun with lots of interaction between students and staff."
Sherin
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (Student)
"My experience here at South West Training Services was really great, the learning tools and the way the teacher had expressed all that we needed to learn was really insightful, helps you with work placement. The environment was really accommodating for learning and we just had lots of fun."
Vanessa
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (Student)
"I would like to thank South West Training Services for proving me an opportunity to be a part of this institution. Being a student, I enjoyed every part of the my course right from the theory in class through to the practical placements that helped me develop professional skills. Thanks a lot for all the knowledge I got from your talented and well educated trainers and course material that helped me learn every aspect of the child care industry."
Maninderjeet
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (Student)
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