Please Note: Holders of Subclass 500 visas are ineligible to study with ACCSC. Any application to enrol by any holder of a subclass 500 visa will be rejected and subject to a $199 administration fee.
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ACCSC’s CHC43115 Certificate IV in Disability is offered both online and via distance (with hard copy workbooks instead of online). This nationally recognised qualification provides learners with the skills necessary to work in a range of contexts in a disability services setting.
Whilst not a core component of this qualification our educators believe it is important to understand the impact and inner workings of the National Disability Insurance Scheme, things other providers of this nationally recognised qualification may not teach you!
Learn about Supported Independent Living (SIL), and how you might find employment with a SIL provider, learn about support coordination and plan management through our support team and customised learning resources and how this could benefit your career progression!
Become a multi skilled support worker!
Lifestyle Support Officer, Community Development Officer, Senior Personal Care Assistant, Behavioural Support Officer, Disability Team Leader, Disability Support Assistant (Schools), Project Officer, Marketing Coordinator (Disability), Day Support Disability Officer, Senior Disability Worker, Social Educator (Disability), Support Facilitator (Disability), Job coordinator, Disabilities Supervisor, Local Area Coordinator, Disability Service Officer, etc.
ACCSC prides itself on its fast turnaround facilitating individualised study plans, allowing learners to work at their own pace. All assessments are marked with feedback provided within 10 working days! Learners always have units to work on so there is no waiting before moving on to the next unit!
The CHC43115 Certificate IV in Disability is used for learners transitioning into roles which specialise in disability services, which includes a range of community settings and client’s homes. Learners will develop the skill to empower people with disabilities achieve greater autonomy, self-reliance, community engagement and general wellbeing.
Professionals will be expected to work without direct supervision and may be required to oversee and/or coordinate a small team as well as promote an individualised service approach.
To achieve this qualification, learners must complete at least 120 hours of Work Placement
ACCSC provides learners with a flexible learning option, where those who wish to study by distance instead of online, can be issued with workbooks for each unit. These workbooks contain learning materials and assessment questions the same as the online option. Workbooks are posted out to learners five at a time. There is a one-off postage fee of $99 to cover postage of all workbooks.
ACCSC will provide the following resources:
To complete your CHC43115 Certificate IV in Disability course you will need access to:
Recognition of prior learning (RPL) is available to suitable ACCSC learners who have at least three to five years 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 or workbooks.
Learners are required to obtain a National Police Clearance and other relevant requirements as per state or territory regulations and as specified by the individual organisation.
Expected Study Hours up to 1563 including 120 hours Work Placement.
All ACCSC’s qualifications are nationally recognised on the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) from Certificate III to Certificate IV level. For more information on the AQF or about CHC43115 Certificate IV in Disability, go to www.myskills.gov.au.
ACCSC only provides courses that relate to the disability, ageing support and individual support, focusing on assisting those needing additional support in our community. Our trainers have extensive experience working in industry in hands on and management roles enabling them to transfer skills and knowledge. ACCSC’s one-on-one learner support system enables learners to have access to a trainer to support them through their studies as well as entering the workforce.
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 the learning journey and give guidance when entering or advancing in the workforce. Administrative support is available after hours.
Student must complete 120 hours of Work Placement in a registered home and community care and/or disability support and services as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency of the course.
CHC43115
Certificate IV in Disability
This course is self paced and students have up to 18 months to complete their studies (additional 6 month extension available, conditions apply)
Australian College of Community Services and Care
The course is made up of 14 units in total. 11 core units and 3 elective units.
Be a permanent resident or citizen or hold an eligible visa allowing unrestricted study in Australia
Minimum age 18
Provide a valid USI
Be able to provide a suitable work placement within accordance with the work placement checklist
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All students will have the opportunity to have their prior learning assessed
Current
Online or distance (hard copy workbooks posted out to you). You will also undertake a Work Placement (minimum of 120 hours in a registered home and community care and/or disability support and services)
Follow safe work practices for direct client care
Work with diverse people
Manage legal and ethical compliance
Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability
Provide individualised support
Develop and provide person-centred service responses
Provide person-centred services to people with disability with complex needs
Recognise healthy body systems
Facilitate ongoing skills development using a person-centred approach
Facilitate community participation and social inclusion
Follow established person-centred behaviour supports
Work with people with mental health issues
Communicate using augmentative and alternative communication strategies
Facilitate the interests and rights of clients