CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support
Certificate IV in Disability prepares you to become a direct care worker, helping clients with disabilities reach their full potential.
Workers may be required to demonstrate leadership within a supervisor or managerial position.
A career in disability support is rewarding and allows you to empower and support people with disabilities.
Not delivering this course in 2025.
Our classes are delivered face to face in St Albans.
Our contracted Trainers have long standing arrangements with MRC North West Region and deliver our Qualifications and Language, Literacy and Numeracy program.
Students are also required to complete 120 hours practical work-placement. Migrant Resource Centre North West Region (MRCNWR), on the student's behalf, will organise and place each student at a designated facility & community centre.
Course code: CHC43121
Course length: 30+ weeks
120 hours of work placement
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National Code |
Title |
Core/Elective/ Specialisation |
Nominal Hours |
CHCCCS044 |
Follow established person-centred behaviour supports |
Core |
60 |
CHCDIS017 |
Facilitate community participation and social inclusion |
Core |
60 |
CHCDIS018 |
Facilitate ongoing skills development using a person-centred approach |
Core |
50 |
CHCDIS019 |
Provide person-centred services to people with disability with complex needs |
Core |
95 |
CHCLEG003 |
Manage legal and ethical compliance |
Core |
80 |
CHCMHS001 |
Work with people with mental health issues |
Core |
80 |
HLTWHS003 |
Maintain work health and safety |
Core |
40 |
CHCDIS014 |
Develop and use strategies for communication with augmentative and alternative communication systems |
Elective |
60 |
CHCCCS036 |
Support relationships with carer and family |
Elective |
70 |
CHCAGE011 |
Provide support to people living with dementia |
Elective |
80 |
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Total Nominal Hours |
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675 |
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Fees
- Government funded Skills First: $250 (eligibility criteria applies) CLICK HERE to check your eligibility
- Government funded Skills First with Concession: $50 (eligibility criteria applies) CLICK HERE to check your eligibility
- Full fee for service $3450
MRCNWR students who do not qualify for government funding can apply for a payment plan to study. MRCNWR follow option 3 of AQTF condition 5- that the RTO does not charge any upfront fees over $500
Students must complete a mandatory work placement (120 hours) when nearing or after completing the learning and assessment requirements of the course. MRCNWR Student Support Team will assist you in finding a suitable workplace arrangement. Students are required to have a NDIS worker screening check and may need a WWC
Entry requirements
- Language, Literacy and Numeracy - Level 4 to 5 assessment
- CHC33021 Certifcate III in Individual Support (Disability stream) OR CHC33015 Certficate III in Individual (Disabilty stream) i
- or CHC30408 Certficate III in Disabiity PLUS CHCSS00125 Entry to Certificate IV in Disabiity Support Skill Set
Career pathway
Candidates may enter work roles in Disability Support with a Certificate IV qualification and at some stage build on that qualification to move into:
- Diploma level qualification by meeting the articulated entry requirements, which build on relevant competencies from Certificate IV level or equivalent.
Course outcome
Upon completion of this qualification, you will receive the nationally recognised CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability along with a statement of attainment for the completion of each individual unit.
RTO 22596
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