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Certificate IV in Disability (VIC Only) CHC43115

Study Method
Blended, In-class, Online, Virtual
Locations
Online, Melbourne (Craigieburn, Dandenong, Werribee), Melton
Institution
Hammond Institute
Recognition
Australian Qualifications Framework, Nationally Recognised Training
Start Date
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  • This course is not offered to International students

Course overview

Certificate IV in Disability (CHC43115) course reflects the role of workers in a range of community settings and clients’ homes, who provide training and support in a manner that empowers people with disabilities to achieve greater levels of independence, self-reliance, community participation and well being. Workers promote a person-centred approach, work without direct supervision and may be required to supervise and/or coordinate a small team.

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Job outcomes

  • Disability Officer- day support
  • Residential Care Officer
  • Disability support officer/worker
  • Personal Care Worker
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Recognition

This course is approved by the Australian Qualifications Framework.
This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia

Study method

  • Blended
    Blended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
  • In-class
    In class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
  • 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
      • Craigieburn
      • Dandenong
      • Werribee
    • Melton

Duration study load

  • 6-10 Months
  • 120 hours of work placement

Delivery

Delivery structure is comprised of classroom training sessions, structured learning such as training support, learning activities, self-paced (to allow the learners to absorb and reflect on their learning), workshops and work placement.

Entry requirements

  • Age: must be 17 years or over
  • Undertake LLN test: Learning, reading, writing, oral communication and numeracy (ACSF Level 3) are desirable to participate in the course
  • Police Check – Students undertaking this course are required to provide a current Police Check with no disclosures
  • This course is not offered to International students
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Work placement

To achieve Certificate IV in Disability qualification the candidate must have completed at least 120 hours of work placement as detailed in the assessment requirements of the units of competency. If a student is unable to find an appropriate work placement, Hammond Institute will assist in finding the work placements.

Assessment

  • Knowledge Questions
  • Written Assignment & Case studies
  • Workplace Assessment
  • Log Book
  • Projects/Research Reviews

Subjects

Core Units
CHCCS015
Provide individual support
CHCDIS002
Follow established person-centered behaviour supports
CHCDIS005
Develop and provide person-centered service responses
CHCDIS007
Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability
HLTAAP001
Recognise healthy body system
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Payment options

This course is eligible for Victorian Skills First funding.

This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding.

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About Hammond Institute

Hammond Institute is a Registered Training Organisation which has been delivering quality training since 2001. Hammond Institute works with the community, industry and employers to develop and deliver innovative training that equips people for jobs.

Hammond Institute Pty Ltd is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO NO: 90720)