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Course Duration – 10-12 Months

Delivery method – Face-to-face or Blended

Units of Competency – 10 total (7 core, 3 elective)

Contact Number – (08) 8179 5200

Location – Minda Inc, Rogerson/SALC Building, 12 King George Ave, North Brighton SA 5048

CHC43121

Certificate IV in Disability Support

The CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support is a nationally recognised qualification designed for people who want to build advanced skills to support individuals with disability in community, home, or residential care settings. This course develops the knowledge and confidence to provide person-centred support that empowers people to achieve their goals, exercise choice and control, and participate fully in the community. You will learn to implement and monitor individualised plans, foster independence, support community inclusion, and respond to complex needs while maintaining safety and wellbeing. With a strong emphasis on human rights, dignity, and inclusion, this qualification prepares you for rewarding roles where you can make a lasting impact in the lives of others.

South Australian Government Subsidy

Government funding may be available for this qualification through a subsidy for eligible students. To learn more about the financial support on offer, along with the requirements and obligations involved in accessing it, please contact our team. You can also check your eligibility by visiting the Skills SA website.

Program Details

Course duration: 20 sessions (one day per fortnight)

Funded Course fee: $680 / $350 Concession*

*Eligibiliy criteria apply. To find out more, visit https://mytraining.skills.sa.gov.au/training/get-started/check-eligibility

Full Fee: $3,675 (for those not eligible for funding)

Incidental Fees: Additional Training Fee applies for any applicant requiring the CHCSS00125 Entry to Certificate IV in Disability Skills Set*

Entry Requirements:

1. Currently working in the Disability or Allied Sector 

AND

2. Completion of:

  • CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability), OR;
  • CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability), OR;
  • CHC30408 Certificate III in Disability PLUS the CHCSS00125 Entry to Certificate IV in Disability Skill Set

Units of Competency

 

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 wellbeing. 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.

Core Units (7)

CHCCCS044 Follow established person-centred behaviour supports

CHCDIS017 Facilitate community participation and social inclusion

CHCDIS018 Facilitate ongoing skills development using a person-centred approach

CHCDIS019 Provide person-centred services to people with disability with complex needs

CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance

CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues

HLTWHS003 Maintain work health and safety

Elective Units (3)

BSBLDR411 Demonstrate leadership in the workplace

BSBLDR413 Lead effective workplace relationships

CHCDIS020 Work effectively in disability support

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