The Certificate IV in Disability Support is designed for individuals who want to make a real difference in the lives of people with disability. This nationally recognised qualification equips you with advanced knowledge and practical skills to provide person-centred support, promote independence, and empower clients to achieve their goals.
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This qualification reflects the role of individuals in community settings and clients’ homes who support people with disabilities to improve their independence, self-reliance, community participation and wellbeing. Workers use a person-centred approach, may contribute to individualised support plans, work with some autonomy (without direct supervision), and may supervise or coordinate small teams.
There are no licensing, legislative, or certification requirements that are unique to this qualification at the time of publication. However, in practice, providers, workplaces, or placements may require police checks, working with vulnerable people checks, NDIS checks, vaccinations etc.
Graduates may seek employment in the following jobs:
Further Study / Pathways:
Commitment to complete supervised work placement
Packaging Rules
This qualification requires completion of 10 units = 7 core units and 3 elective units, covering areas such as:
No | Code | Title | Core/ Elective | Pre-requisites |
1 | CHCCCS044 | Follow established person-centred behaviour supports | Core | Nil |
2 | CHCDIS017 | Facilitate community participant and social inclusion | Core | Nil |
3 | CHCDIS018 | Facilitate ongoing skills development using a person-centred approach | Core | Nil |
4 | CHCDIS019 | Provide person-centred services to people with disability with complex needs | Core | Nil |
5 | CHCLEG003 | Manage legal and ethical compliance | Core | Nil |
6 | CHCMHS001 | Work with people with mental health issues | Core | Nil |
7 | HLTWHS003 | Maintain work health and safety | Core | Nil |
8 | CHCCCS033 | Identify and report abuse | Elective | Nil |
9 | HLTHPS006 | Assist clients with medication | Elective | Nil |
10 | HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid | Elective | Nil |
Duration
Study modes
Classroom-based (face-to-face learning)
Classroom delivery:
500 Spencer St, WEST MELBOURNE, Victoria 3003
Fees & Charges
(Please refer to the current ALIT Fee Schedule for full details.)
As part of the course, you will complete a mandatory supervised work placement in a registered care or community service setting. This gives you the opportunity to apply your learning directly in the workplace and gain real-life industry experience.
✔ Experienced trainers with real industry backgrounds
✔ Blend of classroom, online, and workplace learning
✔ Industry partnerships for quality work placement
✔ Pathways to further study in community services and allied health
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