CHC43121

CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support

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Quick Facts

Duration

26 weeks (including 6 weeks of holidays)

Delivery Mode

Face to Face

Intake

Monthly

Location

Melbourne

Tution Fee

$6500

Material Fee

$300

Why Choose This Course?

Develop Specialist Disability Skills

Develop the ability to recruit, lead, and manage high-performing teams.

Lead with Confidence and Care

Learn to control budgets, manage assets, and overview hotel operations.

Advance Your Support Career

Graduate ready to manage hospitality businesses and meet industry expectations.

Why Study at Gradskill?

To enrol in this course, you must meet the following criteria.

Experienced Trainers

Trainers with extensive industry experience to take your skills to the next level.

Supportive Environment

Supportive environment to maximize your confidence and performance in your classes.

Practical Training

Hands-on training to ensure practical, industry-relevant experience throughout.

Pathway to Success

Dedicated career pathways to advance your future in the hospitality industry.

Career Outcomes

Disability Support Worker

Provide person-centred support to individuals with disabilities, assisting with daily living, community participation, and promoting independence

Senior Support Worker

Take on greater responsibility in coordinating care, mentoring team members, and supporting complex client needs.

Team Leader

Supervise support staff, contribute to care planning, and ensure services are delivered in line with organisational standards and client goals.

Community Support Officer

Work within community organisations delivering structured programs that enhance social inclusion and wellbeing.

Course Structure

Unit Name Core / Elective
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
CHCCCS033 Identify and report abuse Elective
CHCCCS036 Support relationships with carer and family Elective
CHCPAL003 Deliver care services using a palliative approach Elective

Entry Requirements

Course Prerequisite

As per the Training Package learners must have completed following qualification to undertake CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support:

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.

Furthermore, Gradskill College Australia has the following entry requirements:

International students must be 18 years of age or above at the time of their course commencement at Gradskill College Australia.

To enter this qualification, applicants should have successfully completed an Australian equivalent of Year 12 or higher.

International students must demonstrate English language proficiency with a minimum score of:

  • IELTS overall band of 0 (Academic), or
  • PTE (Pearson Test of English) 47; or equivalent.

The test must have been taken no more than two years before you apply for Gradskill College Australia courses.

Alternatively, students can provide evidence that:

  1. they have studied in English for at least five years in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom or United States, or
  2. within two years of their application, they have successfully completed a foundation course or a senior secondary certificate of education or a substantial part of a Certificate III or higher level qualification from the Australian Qualifications Framework in Australia, or
  3. Successful completion of an English Placement Test

All students must undertake a pre-training review conducted before the enrolment. Pre-training Review allows Gradskill College Australia to identify students training needs and their suitability into the course. Through this review, student can demonstrate that they have necessary skills to successfully complete the course. This review can by completing a questionnaire or via an interview with a designated Gradskill College Australia staff. The review also helps to assess oral communication skills of the student.

Students must have a proficient knowledge of written and spoken English to successfully participate in the training and compete the course assessment. All Students are required to undertake a Language, Literacy and Digital proficiency (LLND) assessment prior to the commencement of training to ensure if you will need any additional support during the course. All students enrolling into this course are expected to be at least at ACSF Level 3 in all or majority of skills. If the students are at a lower level, additional learning support will be determined and recommended.

All student enrolling in this course must have basic computer skills including use of internet, email and word processor. All students must have access to an operating computer, laptop, tablet or smart phone with internet as well as access to Office 365 (or similar program) and PDF reader to all classes. These costs are not included in their course fees.

Students enrolled in this couirse are required to undertake 80 hours of work placement in an approved and regulated disability care facilities as part of their course. Prior to the start of Work Placement, student must be able to obtain a satisfactory and valid National Police clearance and NDIS Clearance.