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Certificate IV in Disability and Certificate IV in Leisure and Health (VIC ONLY) CHC43115,CHC43415

Study Method
In-class
Locations
Melbourne (Frankston, Werribee)
Institution
Nepean Industry Edge Training
Recognition
Nationally Recognised Training
Start Date
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  • This course is only available to Australian Citizens or Permanent Residents

Course overview

If you want to position yourself as a high-value employee in this care landscape, then enrolling in our dual qualifications is a great way to start. This dual certificate course can give you invaluable skills for helping patients with disabilities. The two courses will teach you how to provide individualised support to disabled persons, how to manage legal and ethical compliance and how to provide leisure and health programming for disability care. These two courses are combined allowing you to gain two Certificate IV qualifications by completing only a few extra units.

We provide a warm and welcoming environment and all our trainers are caring and dynamic with extensive industry experience. Through a fun, dynamic, flexible and supportive learning environment, you will develop the confidence you need to take that important first step.

This course is eligible for JobTrainer in 2021

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Campus locations

Job outcomes

  • Behavioural Support Officer
  • Disability Officer
  • Residential Supervisor
  • Lifestyle and Leisure Coordinator
  • Job Coordinator (Disability)
  • Development Officer
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What you'll learn

  • Manage legal and ethical compliance
  • Provide individualised support
  • Work with diverse people
  • CPR and First Aid
  • Contribute to leisure and health programming
  • Recognise healthy body systems
  • Facilitate the empowerment of people with a disability
  • Food handling

Recognition

This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia

Study method

  • In-class
    In class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
  • Blended
    Blended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
  • Online
    Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
  • Virtual
    Virtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online

Locations

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  • Victoria
    • Melbourne
      • Frankston
      • Werribee

Duration study load

  • 30 weeks- 2 days per week
  • 240 hours work placement

Delivery

The course is classroom-based giving students access to a trainer who guides and supports them through all aspects of the course. Classes run two days per week, with one day a week being held in a computer lab to assist and support students with course content researching, and general computer skills. Students are also able to gain individual help from their trainer if needed.

Work placement

Practical Placement: 240 hours

Practical Placement is part of the course and allows skills development in the workplace. Students have the chance to put their classroom knowledge into practice during Practical Placement by completing the allocated hours of practical placement in a regulated disability care facility. For learners who are working in the industry, working hours maybe used for practical placement with the approval of the employer.

Recognition of prior learning

RPL is recognition of prior learning and may allow some students to have prior experience assessed. Credit transfers are available to students who are able to present appropriate evidence. For further information regarding Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfers please enquire now.

Assessment

We use a range of assessment methods including:

  • Written assessments
  • Projects
  • Case studies
  • Scenarios
  • Group discussions
  • Workplace portfolios
  • Oral questions
  • Practical placement logbook

Additional information

NIET is operating as normal during COVID-19, in line with government measures. Scheduled courses are still going ahead.

Subjects

Core Units
CHCDIS007
Facilitate the empowerment of people with a disability
CHCDIS005
Develop and provide person-centred service responses
HLTWHS002
Follow safe work practices for direct client care
CHCDIV001
Work with diverse people
CHCCCS015
Provide individualised support
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Payment options

This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding and Fee For Service. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to access training subsidised through the Skills First Program.

Payment plans are available from $15 per week.

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About Nepean Industry Edge Training

As a quality-focused and reputable training organisation, our industry connections allow us to train students in current practices, giving our students job-ready skills upon course completion.

Our industry experience means we understand what the workplace is looking for in the way of staff and make sure courses will give employers and individuals the maximum return on their investment.

We know that when training is delivered clearly and concisely by passionate individuals, all students have the opportunity to achieve their potential. The result is a competent and confident employee that contributes real value to the organisation.