Empower those in need and grow your career
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.
To achieve this qualification, you must complete a minimum of 80 hours work placement.
Before you enrol!
Did you know you are required to hold one of the below Entry Requirements to study CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support?
CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)
OR
CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)
OR
CHC30408 Certificate III in Disability PLUS the CHCSS00125 Entry to Certificate IV in Disability Support Skill Set.
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Upfront Payment
One upfront payment
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CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support
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One-time payment of $1399
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Payment Plan
Initial payment on Enrolment
$200
Consisting of: Upfront Deposit Fee $150
PLUS First instalment $50
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Ongoing instalments 36 Weekly Payments $50
Total Payments: 37 Total Course Fee: $2000
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Quick Course Details
Course Code: CHC43121
Course Title: Certificate IV in Disability Support
Course Duration: 18 Months Self-Paced
Nationally Recognised: Yes! – View on YourCareer website
Course Structure: This course is made up of 10 units in total, including 7 core units and 3 elective units
Course Delivery: Online. To achieve this qualification, the learner must complete a minimum of 80 hours of work placement at a suitable disability services provider in Australia.
Awarded By: Australian College of Community Services and Care (RTO ID 45361)
Qualification Status: Current
Total Upfront Cost $1399
Payment Plan $2000 (weekly payments of $50)
To complete this qualification, you will need access to:
- A computer with reliable internet access and a web browser
- A device to record video
- A calculator
- Digital presentation media (e.g. PowerPoint, video presentation, infographics, etc.)
Enrolment in this course requires:
- 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.
ACCSC requires that learners:
- Minimum age 18
- Provide a valid USI
- Be eligible to study in Australia with the Australian College of Community Services and Care
- Hold the required criminal and working with children checks (if applicable)
- Be able to arrange a suitable work placement that meets the requirements outlined in the work placement resource checklist. Click here to preview the checklist.
- Confirm that they have access to a suitable work place to complete the required work placement hours prior to being accepted for enrolment. Click here to preview terms and conditions
- and have one of the following:
- Australian Citizenship
- Australian Permanent Resident
- Must hold a visa that allows domestic study (non-CRICOS)
Our learning material and learning management system is designed with the student in mind, ensuring it is easy to study.
Recognition of prior learning (RPL) is available to suitable ACCSC learners who have at least three to five years of relevant industry experience. ACCSC can assess and provide RPL credit with its RPL process!
If a learner’s RPL application is assessed as Not Yet Satisfactory, their option is to complete the qualification with ACCSC via online learning.
Course Units
This course requires 7 Core Units and 3 Elective Units.
Core Units
- CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance
- CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues
- CHCDIS017 Facilitate community participation and social inclusion
- CHCDIS018 Facilitate ongoing skills development using a person-centred approach
- CHCCCS044 Follow established person-centred behaviour supports
- CHCDIS019 Provide person-centred services to people with disability with complex needs
- HLTWHS003 Maintain work health and safety
Elective Units
- CHCADV001 Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
- CHCCCS006 Facilitate individual service planning and delivery
- CHCCCS009 Facilitate responsible behaviour
Work Placement
Learners must complete 80 hours of Work Placement with a qualified service provider in Australia. Learners will need to organise their own placement at a site that meets all requirements of the Workplace Resources Checklist.
Online Study Mode
ACCSC will provide the following resources:
- One-on-one trainer support
- Online Learner Dashboard
- Training products and learning support materials
Dedicated Trainer and After Hours Support
ACCSC provides learners with a dedicated trainer to support them through their learning journey. Trainers have extensive industry experience allowing them to not only support learners in their learning journey and give guidance when entering or advancing in the workforce. Administrative support is available after hours.
Career Outcomes
Learners undertaking this course can apply it to many potential career outcomes, including:
- Social Educator (Disability)
- Day Support Disability Officer
- Marketing Coordinator (Disability)
- Local area coordinator
- Social trainer
- Disability Team Leader
- Disabilities Supervisor
- Project Officer
- Disability Support Assistant (Schools)
- Job coordinator
- Disability Service Officer
- Senior Disability Worker
- Lifestyle Support Officer
- Senior Personal Care Assistant
- Community Development Officer
- Support Facilitator (Disability)
- Behavioural Support Officer
Nationally Recognised Qualification
All ACCSC’s qualifications are nationally recognised on the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) from Certificate III to Diploma level. For more information on the AQF or about CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support, go to www.myskills.gov.au.
Fast Assessment Turnaround
ACCSC prides itself on its fast turnaround facilitating individualised study plans, allowing learners to work at their own pace.
Questions?
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