Certificate IV in Disability - CHC43115

Course Overview

Average Course Fee: $4198

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Average Course Duration: 1 Year

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Description

This qualification reflects the role of workers in a range of community settings and clients’ homes, who provide training and 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 without direct supervision and may be required to supervise and/or coordinate a small team.

To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 120 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

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Student Outcomes

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Satisfied with Training

Percentage of graduates of this course who were satisfied with the training.

Improved Work Status

Percentage of graduates of this course who started/expanded a business or who have a new job, more highly skilled work, a promotion or higher pay.

Salary

The middle of the range of salaries earned by graduates of this course starting their first ever full-time job after graduating.

Jobs

Graduates of this course are most often employed as:

81.1%

Community and Personal Service Workers

3.9%

Labourers

3.7%

Professionals

Industries

Graduates of this course are most often employed in:

84.2%

Health Care and Social Assistance

3%

Accommodation and Food Services

2.9%

Education and Training

All statistics are supplied by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research.

Financial Assistance

The federal, state and territory governments provide financial incentives and support for vocational education and training students to help them gain the skills required to secure and maintain rewarding and sustainable employment.

There are programs for all kinds of students; apprentices and trainees, new job starters, those re-entering the workforce, retraining for a new job or upgrading their skills for an existing job.

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Subsidised Training

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VET Student Loans

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Career Information

Career development is the ongoing process of managing your life, learning and work. It involves developing the skills and knowledge that enable you to plan and make informed decisions about your education, training and career choices.

Community Services Career Pathway

Certificate IV in Disability is in the Society and Culture Field of Education. For more information about this kind of career, you can explore Community Services.

Stream

Aged, Disability, Home and Community Care

Certificate II

Assistant Community Services Worker

Certificate III

Certificate IV

Diploma

Diversional Therapist

Advanced Diploma

Disability Services Manager

Other courses in this pathway

Stream

Early Childhood & School Age Education and Care

Child, Youth & Family Intervention

Community Services Work

Counselling, Mental Health, and Intervention Support

Career and Employment Services

Certificate II

Certificate III

Certificate IV

Diploma

Advanced Diploma

Community Development Manager

Note: Information provided as a guide only. Chart developed by the Australian Apprenticeships & Traineeships Information Service (aapathways.com.au). Information in this chart may be reproduced with acknowledgement of its source: "The Australian Apprenticeships & Traineeships Information Service (aapathways.com.au/jpc) funded by the Australian Government Department of Employment and Workplace Relations".

Australian Apprenticeships

Australian Apprenticeships (also known as apprenticeships and traineeships) combine work with training in a nationally recognised qualification. Australian Apprenticeships are available to anyone of working age and offer opportunities to learn new skills and be paid in over 500 different jobs.

This qualification is available as an Australian Apprenticeship in the states and territories highlighted in blue on the map. For more information go to the Australian Apprenticeships Pathways website.

Australian Apprenticeships Pathways

Units & Packaging

Total number of units = 14

11 core units

3 elective units, consisting of:

at least 2 units from the electives listed below

up to 1 unit from the electives listed below, any endorsed Training Package or accredited course – these units must be relevant to the work outcome

All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.

Core units

CHCCCS015	Provide individualised support
CHCDIS002	Follow established person-centred behaviour supports
CHCDIS005	Develop and provide person-centred service responses
CHCDIS007	Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability
CHCDIS008	Facilitate community participation and social inclusion
CHCDIS009	Facilitate ongoing skills development using a person-centred approach
CHCDIS010	Provide person-centred services to people with disability with complex needs
CHCDIV001	Work with diverse people
CHCLEG003	Manage legal and ethical compliance
HLTAAP001	Recognise healthy body systems
HLTWHS002	Follow safe work practices for direct client care

Elective units

CHCADV001	Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
CHCADV002	Provide advocacy and representation services
CHCAGE001	Facilitate the empowerment of older people
CHCAGE003	Coordinate services for older people
CHCAGE005	Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCAOD001	Work in an alcohol and other drugs context
CHCCCS001	Address the needs of people with chronic disease
CHCCCS004	Assess co-existing needs
CHCCCS005	Conduct individual assessments
CHCCCS006	Facilitate individual service planning and delivery
CHCCCS007	Develop and implement service programs
CHCCCS008	Develop strategies to address unmet needs
CHCCCS010	Maintain a high standard of service
CHCCCS011	Meet personal support needs
CHCCCS017	Provide loss and grief support
CHCCCS018	Provide suicide bereavement support
CHCCCS019	Recognise and respond to crisis situations
CHCCCS021	Respond to suspected abuse
CHCCCS023	Support independence and wellbeing
CHCCCS024	Support individuals with autism spectrum disorder
CHCCCS025	Support relationships with carers and families
CHCCCS026	Transport individuals
CHCCCS027	Visit client residence
CHCCOM002	Use communication to build relationships
CHCDIS004	Communicate using augmentative and alternative communication strategies
CHCDIS006	Develop and promote positive person-centred behaviour supports
CHCDIV002	Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCDIV003	Manage and promote diversity
CHCECD001	Analyse and apply information that supports employment and career development
CHCECD002	Deliver and monitor contracted employment services
CHCEDU001	Provide community focussed health promotion and prevention strategies
CHCEDU003	Provide sexual and reproductive health information to clients
CHCEDU004	Develop, implement and review sexual and reproductive health education programs
CHCEDU005	Work with clients to identify financial literacy education needs
CHCEDU006	Improve clients’ fundamental financial literacy skills
CHCEDU007	Provide group education on consumer credit and debt
CHCHCS001	Provide home and community support services
CHCHCS002	Coordinate and monitor home based support
CHCINM001	Meet statutory and organisation information requirements
CHCLAH001	Work effectively in the leisure and health industries
CHCLAH002	Contribute to leisure and health programming
CHCLAH003	Participate in the planning, implementation and monitoring of individual leisure and health programs
CHCLLN001	Respond to client language, literacy and numeracy needs
CHCMGT001	Develop, implement and review quality framework
CHCMGT002	Manage partnership agreements with service providers
CHCMHS001	Work with people with mental health issues
CHCPAL001	Deliver care services using a palliative approach
CHCPAL002	Plan for and provide care services using a palliative approach
CHCPRP001	Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
CHCPRT002	Support the rights and safety of children and young people
CHCSET001	Work with forced migrants
CHCSOH001	Work with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness
CHCVOL003	Recruit, induct and support volunteers
CHCYTH001	Engage respectfully with young people
HLTAAP002	Confirm physical health status
HLTFSE001	Follow basic food safety practices
HLTHPS006	Assist clients with medication
HLTHPS007	Administer and monitor medications
HLTOHC001	Recognise and respond to oral health issues
HLTOHC002	Inform and support patients and groups about oral health
HLTOHC003	Apply and manage use of basic oral health products
HLTOHC004	Provide or assist with oral hygiene
HLTOHC005	Use basic oral health screening tools
HLTOHC006	Apply fluoride varnish
HLTWHS003	Maintain work health and safety
HLTWHS004	Manage work health and safety
BSBFIM501	Manage budgets and financial plans
BSBFLM306	Provide workplace information and resourcing plans
BSBINM201	Process and maintain workplace information
BSBLDR402	Lead effective workplace relationships
BSBMGT401	Show leadership in the workplace
BSBMGT406	Plan and monitor continuous improvement
BSBWOR204	Use business technology
TAEDEL402A	Plan, organise and facilitate learning in the workplace
TAEDEL404A	Mentor in the workplace

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