CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support

Name: Certificate IV in Disability Support
Price: <a href="#fees-and-scholarships">Free TAFE</a> No tuition fees for eligible students AUD

VU course code: CHC43121 | Level of study: TAFE

Duration

1 year part time

Delivery mode

Face to Face with eLearning

Fees

Free TAFE

No tuition fees for eligible students

Location

Footscray Nicholson

Next start date

24 February 2025

Application closes

21 February 2025

Overview

Develop the skills for a rewarding career supporting and empowering people with disabilities with a Certificate IV in Disability Support CHC43121 at Victoria University.

You’ll learn to provide support and training to people with disabilities in community-based and residential settings. You can make a genuine difference to the lives of the people you work with, enabling them to be more independent and increasing their quality of life.

This course will give you the skills and knowledge to:

facilitate the empowerment of people with disability
provide individualised support
develop and provide person-centred service responses
supervise or coordinate a small group.

You’ll gain valuable professional experience by completing a minimum of 70 hours of placement, which will allow you to put your theoretical learning into practice.

You will extend your skills with classes on:

social inclusion
diverse and complex needs
trauma-informed care
non-verbal communication techniques
autism.

: 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 well-being. 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.
: Everything you learn at Victoria University has direct links to the real world.
Our teachers maintain strong industry connection and possess the latest industry-standard skills and knowledge.
Throughout your course you will complete minimum 70 hours of placement in industry.
Note: hours and days may vary, and you may be required to travel outside of your usual location to attend placement.
This hands on experience is invaluable for your development.
: Victoria University believes in inclusivity, diversity and opportunity. We have a strong history of community engagement, working with organisations in the region to develop programs that meet local needs.
These partnerships benefit the communities near each of our campuses, and benefit our students too. By contributing to local projects, we can ensure our students’ skills are well matched to opportunities in the region, and create networks for future employment.
: VU’s Learning Hub is a welcoming space where you can improve your study and employability skills.
Our students can attend Learning Hubs at one of five VU campuses.
We offer maths, writing, careers and English-language advice, and show you effective ways to study and manage your time.
Our programs include:
workshops
drop-in sessions
peer mentoring
maths and writing resources
resume and career guidance.
We also have accessibility support services and counselling services available for all students.

This course is nationally recognised training.

Entry requirements

When assessing your application, we consider your education, work experience, current skills and personal attributes (where relevant).

Applicants for this course will need to meet the entry criteria outlined below. If you don’t meet the entry criteria, you may be able to gain entry by first completing a different course. We call this a ‘pathway’.

You may also be eligible for ‘Recognition of Prior Learning’, which lets you finish your course more quickly when you have gained some of the skills required from past study or work experience.

Vaccine requirements

Certain vaccines are now required for some healthcare workers. Prior to commencing practical placement, it is recommended you:

provide evidence of having the influenza vaccine
Provide evidence of having the COVID-19 vaccine (unless an exception applies):
- fully vaccinated if under 18 years old
- fully vaccinated (boosted) if 18 years and over.

Find out more about vaccination requirements for healthworkers.

Entry criteria

Entry to the CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support requires successful completion of ONE of the following:

CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)

CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)

CHC30408 Certificate III in Disability and the CHCSS00125 Entry to Certificate IV in Disability Support Skill Set.

Applicants must also complete to determine suitability:

Pre-training Review (PTR)

Literacy and numeracy assessment.

Practical Placement:
For employment and practical placement purposes, this vocational sector typically requires:

a current and clear Police Record Check

a current and clear NDIS Worker Screening Check

a valid Working with Children Check

evidence of influenza vaccination

evidence of COVID-19 vaccination (unless an exception applies)

- fully vaccinated if under 18 years old

- fully vaccinated (boosted) if 18 years and over.
For further information visit:

Immunisation: https://www.health.vic.gov.au/immunisation/vaccination-for-healthcare-workers

Police Record Check - http://www.police.vic.gov.au/content.asp

NDIS Worker Screening Check - https://www.service.vic.gov.au/services/national-disability-insurance-scheme

Working with Children Check - http://www.workingwithchildren.vic.gov.au/

Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee you entry into this course.

Some courses receive more applications than the number of places available. In this situation we will also assess your education, work and other relevant experience.

Special entry programs

Special admission programs

If you are from a disadvantaged or underrepresented social, economic or cultural background, you may be eligible for one of our special admission programs. These programs are designed to help you access education more easily.

Learn more about special entry programs

VU Early Entry

If you're currently in Year 11 or 12, our exclusive VU Early Entry program comes with a Conditional Offer to the course of your choosing*, a personalised course plan, special events, exclusive discounts and access to one-on-one course advice.

*Conditions apply.

Learn more about VU Early Entry

Credit & Entry pathways into this course

Victoria University is committed to providing a transparent admissions process. Find out more about how to apply for our courses, and our commitment to admissions transparency. Meeting the minimum admission criteria does not guarantee entry into this course. Past academic performance may be considered.

Course structure

To be awarded the CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support, 10 units must be completed consisting of:

7 core units
3 elective units, of which:

- at least 2 must be from the training package

- up to 1 may be from the training package or any endorsed Training Package or accredited course.

Units

Fees & scholarships

TAFE fees vary, depending on how much the government contributes towards course costs (if anything).

Read below to find out about the fee ‘type’, the estimated yearly tuition costs for this course, and the financial support on offer.

Fees

Scholarships

Careers

Potential job titles include:

behavioural support officer
disability support worker
NDIS planner/support coordinator
employment coordinator (disability)
residential facility coordinator
local area coordinator
social educator
job coordinator
lifestyle support worker
day program coordinator
team leader.

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