CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support – Domestic

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This qualification reflects the role of individuals in a range of community settings and people’s 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 also 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.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

STUDY INFORMATION

Pre-requisite/s:

  • 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

Entry Requirements:

  • Successful completion of minimum Year 11 in Australia or equivalent in student’s country of origin OR
  • Holders of an AQF qualification Level II and above OR
  • Applicants with no formal qualification but relevant industry experience may also be considered
  • 18 years of age or above
  • Must have, or be willing to apply for, a Working with Children’s Check

Language, Literacy & Numeracy (LLN) Requirements
At MCTA, the ACSF core skills entry levels for each course are determined by referring to the foundation skills in the training package. Core skills are assessed using an approved industry-specific paper-based assessment tool to assess an applicant’s LLN capability.

For CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support, students are expected to achieve the following levels on a scale of 5:

  • Learning: 4
  • Reading: 4
  • Writing: 3
  • Oral Communication: 4
  • Numeracy: 3

Course Duration:

  • Total: 56 weeks (including semester holiday breaks)
  • Tuition: 46 weeks
  • Semester Holiday Breaks: 10 weeks

Enrolment Age: 18 years or older

Start Dates: Provided on inquiry

UNITS DELIVERED DURING TRAINING

Unit CodeUnit Name
HLTWHS003Maintain work health and safety
CHCLEG003Manage legal and ethical compliance
CHCDIS017Facilitate community participation and social inclusion
CHCCCS044Follow established person-centred behaviour supports
CHCDIS018Facilitate ongoing skills development using a person-centred approach
CHCDIS019Provide person-centred services to people with disability with complex needs
CHCMHS001Work with people with mental health issues
CHCAGE009Provide services for older people
BSBMED301Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
CHCDIS020Work effectively in disability support

PATHWAYS FROM THIS QUALIFICATION

After achieving the CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support, individuals can progress to:

  • HLT41120 Certificate IV in Health Care
  • HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing
  • CHC52021 Diploma of Community Services
  • CHC52121 Diploma of Community Development
  • CHC53315 Diploma of Mental Health
  • CHC62015 Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management

This course prepares you to work in job roles such as:

  • Aged Care Activity Worker
  • Care Service Team Leader
  • Personal Care Support Worker
  • Community Program Coordinator
  • Residential Care Worker
  • Support Worker (Community Services)
  • Care Supervisor
  • Accommodation Support Worker
  • Personal Care Giver
  • Personal Care Assistant
  • Residential Care Officer

FEE STRUCTURE

Fee TypeAmount
Tuition Fee$7,900
Admin Fee$350 (non-refundable)
Material Fee$550 (Textbook & learning materials)

No-interest monthly payment plan available.