CHC43121 CERTIFICATE IV IN DISABILITY SUPPORT

Onshore Tuition Fee

AUD 7200

Onshore Material Fee

AUD 500

Offshore Tuition Fee

AUD 11000

Offshore Material Fee

AUD 500

COURSE NAME: CHC43121 CERTIFICATE IV IN DISABILITY SUPPORT

CRICOS CODE: 113679B

Description

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.

The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.

Entry Requirements

International students must:

  • Be at least 18 years of age and have completed the equivalent of Year 12.
  • Participate in a course entry interview to determine suitability for the course and student needs.
  • Have an IELTS* score of 5.5 (test results must be no more than 2 years old). English language competence can also be demonstrated through documented evidence of any of the following:
      • Educated for 5 years in an English-speaking country; or
      • Completed at least 6 months of a Certificate IV level course in an Australian RTO; or
      • Successful completion of an English Placement Test

*Note that other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL can be accepted.  Students are required to provide their results so that it can be confirmed they are equivalent to IELTS 5.5

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.

Course Duration

This qualification will be delivered over 52 weeks.

Course Structure

CodeTitleCore or Elective
CHCCCS044Follow established person-centred behaviour supportsCore
CHCDIS017Facilitate community participation and social inclusionCore
CHCDIS018Facilitate ongoing skills development using a person-centred approachCore
CHCDIS019Provide person-centred services to people with disability with complex needsCore
CHCLEG003Manage legal and ethical complianceCore
CHCMHS001Work with people with mental health issuesCore
HLTWHS003Maintain work health and safetyCore
BSBLDR411Demonstrate leadership in the workplaceElective
CHCCCS017Provide loss and grief supportElective
BSBLDR413Lead effective workplace relationshipsElective

Delivery Approach

The course is delivered face to face, 20 hours per week in a classroom and in a simulated workplace environment and will include training presentations, tutorials, demonstrations and practice tasks and activities. Students will be provided with a class timetable at the time of an enrolment. Student are also required to undertake a self-pace study to enhance learning from the units. The extent of self-paced learning is determined by each individual student and is communicated through the trainer.

Work Placement

Students will be required to complete 120 hours of work placement. This is to be completed during Week 11 of each term at a time to suit the student and their work placement provider. Students must complete 30 hours of work placement during this time. Work placement providers will be provided with a list of activities that students are to complete in the workplace to develop their skills. Assessment will also be conducted in the workplace by Melbourne Metro College trainer and assessor. Students must undergo a working with children check prior to placement which will be at the student’s own cost. Melbourne Metro College will assist all students to obtain work placements. However, students may also find their own work placement. Work placement agreements will be signed with participating organisations and a facilities check will take place prior to the agreement being signed. Trainers/assessor will visit students on their work placement at least 4 times to provide on the job training, as well as to conduct observations for assessment purposes.

Pathways

Potential employment options are in a range of disability work roles. Roles may also have a leadership function. Students who complete this course may wish to continue their education into the CHC52015 Diploma of Community Services and a range of other community services related Diplomas.

Duration

52 Weeks