CHC43115: Certificate IV in Disability
Apply knowledge and skills gained through qualifications and/or previous experience to provide training and support to people with disabilities, to enhance their ability to achieve greater levels of independence, self reliance and community participation.
With a Certificate IV in Disability you can report to service managers and may liaise with health professionals and other service agencies.
With this qualification you can:
- Work in residential group homes, training resource centres, day respite centres, open employment services and other community settings
- Work in the homes of people with disability
- Provide behaviour support
- Maintain an environment to empower people with disabilities
- Facilitate skills development and maintenance
- Work without direct supervision
- Supervise and/or coordinate a limited number of lower classified workers
Potential to work in the following roles:
- Development officer
- Lifestyle support officer
- Residential care officer
- Senior personal care assistant
- Disability support officer / worker
Funding:
This course is currently funded through the Government of South Australia’s WorkReady initiative. For more information go to www.skills.sa.gov.au
*limited places – refer to the Subsidised training list
Eligibility and subsidy criteria apply - to check your eligibility click here
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Course Information
| Duration: | Approximately 8 months for day class, Thursdays weekly |
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| Delivery mode: | Offline, SALC at Minda’s Brighton site |
| Assessment: | Assignments + Work Placement |
| Course Fee Description: | $2,995 |
| Course Deposit Value: | $499 (GST Exempt) |
| Course Deposit Description: | Payable on enrolment, non refundable, concession may be available |
| Course Prerequisites: | Current vocational experience or equivalent |
Upcoming course
- No dates currently available.
Course subjects
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CHCCCS015
Provide individualised support -
CHCDIS007
Facilitate the empowerment of people with a disability -
CHCDIS002
Follow established person-centred behaviour supports -
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 -
CHCDIS005
Develop and provide person-centred service responses -
CHCDIS008
Facilitate community participation and social inclusion -
CHCDIS009
Facilitate on-going skills development using a person-centred approach -
CHCDIS010
Provide person-centred services to people with disability with complex needs -
CHCCCS023
Support independence and wellbeing -
CHCCCS024
Support individuals with autism spectrum disorder -
CHCDIS004
Communicate using augmentative and alternative communication strategies