CHC43115 - CERTIFICATE IV IN DISABILITY
Course Description:
This qualification 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 wellbeing. Workers promote a person-centred approach, work without direct supervision and may be required to supervise and/or coordinate a small team.
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 120 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency.
Entry Requirement:
It is beneficial but not essential for students to have access to a workplace while undertaking this qualification. However, in order to pursue the qualification applicants must:
- Be 18 years or over;
- Be sufficiently proficient in English (read, write and speak) to be able to work successfully in a highly regulated environment;
- Have satisfactorily completed a minimum of year 11 or
For learners that require support in language, literacy or numeracy, alternative training and assessment methods may be used (reasonable adjustment) or would be recommended to Foundation Skills qualification.
Course Outline:
The CHC43115 – Certificate IV in Disability consists of 14 units of competency. To successfully complete the course, you need to be competent in 11 core units and 3 elective units as listed below:
Core Units | |
CHCCCS015 | Provide individualised support |
CHCDIS002 | Follow established person- centred behaviour supports |
CHCDIS005 | Develop and provide person- centred service responses |
CHCDIS007 | Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability |
CHCDIS008 | Facilitate community participation and social inclusion |
CHCDIS009 | Facilitate ongoing skills development using a person- centred approach |
CHCDIS010 | Provide person-centred services to people with disability with complex needs |
CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
CHCLEG003 | Manage legal and ethical compliance |
HLTAAP001 | Recognise healthy body systems |
HLTWHS002 | Follow safe work practices for direct client care |
Elective Units | |
CHCCCS011 | Meet personal support needs |
CHCCCS024 | Support individuals with autism spectrum disorder |
CHCDIS004 | Communicate using augmentative and alternative communication strategies |
Delivery Methods
You are advised to identify your delivery method prior to enrolling in the qualification. Christa College offers the following delivery modes for this qualification:
- Face-to-Face Delivery – It involves structured classroom-based training in a simulated work environment. Each session will allow enough time for the students to learn the topic, undertake practice opportunities and complete / submit set tasks required for assessment purposes.
- Self-paced Learning – Self-paced learning involves the learner undertaking learning and assessment tasks between face- to-face consultations. The extent of self-paced learning is determined by each individual learner and is communicated through the trainer and assessor.
On the Job learning – On the job learning occurs when the learner undertakes placement and structured training within their workplace which is delivered by a workplace supervisor, manager, colleague or workplace trainer.
Other Qualifications Offered by Christa College:
Code | Qualification |
CHC30213 | Certificate III in Education Support |
Certificate III in Individual Support | |
CHC51015 | Diploma of Counselling |
Certificate IV in Mental Health | |
Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention | |
Certificate IV in Ageing Support | |
CHC52015 | Diploma of Community Services |
CHC50121 | Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care |
CHC30121 | Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care |
HLTAID009 | Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
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Please note: Certificate will be issued once payment of the final account is made.
Quality training materials and excellent student support;
Scheduled face-to-face training sessions;
User friendly course materials/manuals;
Assessment of each module and assistance in gathering evidence;
Issued nationally recognised training;
For further information about our services please see your Student Handbook.
Students are expected to attend all scheduled classes. If a student is not
available to attend a class for any reason, they are to contact their trainers prior to making any other arrangements.
You are advised to read through the unit manual and practice knowledge between sessions.
Students are advised to apply the skills learned in the training sessions to their work tasks.
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