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CHC43121

Certificate IV in Disability

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Study Method Online
Institution Open Colleges
Recognition Nationally Recognised Training
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  • This is a fee-for-service course, government funding is not available. Payment plans are available
  • Only Australian Citizens and Residents can apply for this course. Limited visa holders can be accepted pending a VEVO check. We are not CRICOS registered and cannot accept Subclass 500 visa holders

Course overview

Our nationally accredited CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability is designed to equip you with the skills to advocate for and empower vulernable people. You’ll unlock a vast range of different job opportunities and learn how to become an inspiring support worker.

According to Job Outlook, an initiative of the Australian Government Department of Jobs and Small Business, the demand for Welfare Support Workers, which includes Disability Services Officers, is expected to grow very strongly (25.2%) over the next 5 years (2021-2026).

Who's It For?

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.

The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.

If you are an existing worker or have experience in the related industry, please inform our enrolment consultants during your enrolment conversation. You may be eligible to enrol as an existing worker and complete your studies faster. Please note – limitations do apply.

Job outcomes

  • Behavioural Support Officer
  • Community-Based Support Officer
  • Disability Support Worker
  • Disability Team Leader/Supervisor
  • Residential Care Officer
  • Senior Personal Care Assistant
  • Disability Coordinator

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What you'll learn

During this course, you’ll learn how to:

  • Manage legal and ethical compliance
  • Maintain work health and safety ·
  • Support relationships with carer and family
  • Follow established person-centred behaviour supports
  • Facilitate community participation and social inclusion
  • Facilitate ongoing skills development using a person-centred approach
  • Provide person-centered services to people with disability with complex needs
  • Work with people with mental health issues
  • Lead effective workplace relationships
  • Reflect on and improve own professional practice

Recognitions

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

Study method

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

Duration study load

  • Course duration: The duration for the course is maximum 18 months. As a self-paced online course, the time it will take you to complete is flexible and dependent on ability and time available
  • Recommended hours per week: 11h

Entry requirements

This course does not require specific formal education qualifications. However, you must be a minimum of 18 years old to enrol. At Open Colleges, we’re passionate about helping you choose courses that are a perfect fit for your individual goals and aspirations. Please note that this course is not open to student visa holders. For personalised assistance and more information, please enquire now.

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Course features

  • This course includes a structured work placement in the workplace of your choosing, where you can put your learning to work and gain practical experience in the industry
  • The course will take you from the foundations of disability care, through to more advanced practices and leadership skills
  • This online CHC43115 Certificate IV in Disability course is perfect if you are already working in the industry, but need more advanced skills and a formal qualification to advance your career
  • You will gain a nationally recognised qualification, that you can use to gain work Australia-wide

Work placement

Duration

This course contains a minimum of 120 hours of work placement.

What are the benefits?

  • By undertaking a work placement you’ll get a chance to put the knowledge you’ve learned on your course into practice
  • You’ll also develop practical, on-the-job skills and could make contacts that could help you find a job once you graduate
  • Work placement is often the most rewarding part of a student’s course. Working face-to-face with clients and colleagues in your chosen field makes a huge difference to your career confidence

If you’d like to learn more about the work placement component of this course, get the course guide for further details.

Recognition of prior learning

We value the diverse skills and expertise you may have gained from various sources. These experiences can be acknowledged through our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process

For a more comprehensive understanding of our RPL procedure, please refer to our Credit Transfer & Recognition of Prior Learning Policy, available in the Key Student Information section of our website. Alternatively, you can contact an Enrolment Consultant to discuss your RPL options.

Assessment

  • Multiple choice Quiz
  • Projects
  • Role plays
  • Video
  • Work Placement
  • Written assignments

Materials

Your learning materials are accessed through our online platform OpenSpace. These learning materials include:

  • Learning content
  • Media
  • Additional resources
  • Practice activities

Additional information

Open Colleges offers this qualification in association with Integrated Care & Management Training Pty Ltd (Provider number: 90197). The testamur will be issued by Integrated Care & Management Training Pty Ltd.

Pathways

Learners may choose to enrol in the CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support as an entry point to working in the Disability Services sector. Alternatively, they may undertake the qualification as a pathway to further study in the following qualifications:

  • CHC52021 Diploma of Community Services
  • CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling
  • CHC43315 Certificate IV in Mental Health
  • CHC43215 Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs
  • CHC40421 Certificate IV in Youth Work

Subjects

Core Units
CHCLEG003Manage legal and ethical compliance
HLTWHS003Maintain work health and safety
CHCCCS036Support relationships with carer and family
CHCCCS044Follow established person-centred behaviour supports
CHCDIS017Facilitate community participation and social inclusion
And more!

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Payment options

  • Pay upfront – receive big savings on your enrolment
  • Pay as you go – get started today and pay off while you study
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About Open Colleges

Open Colleges puts you at the centre of everything. As an institution, it measures its success in the success of its students. With more than 100 years of experience in distance learning, Open Colleges has the expertise in delivering education and training to individuals seeking to launch, change or accelerate their careers.

Open Colleges Australia focuses on meeting the specific needs of adult learners by delivering highly flexible, accessible and affordable learning opportunities. Its unique learning model provides you with ultimate control – to study anywhere, anytime and at your own pace. Its online campus – OpenSpace – provides you with access to learning resources, expert trainers and assessors, collaboration with other learners and a comprehensive range of support services. Open Colleges is the perfect solution for time-poor students with busy schedules, as it makes getting your qualification possible from wherever you are.

Open Colleges is a Registered Training Organization (RTO 90796)

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