Course
Certificate IV in Disability Support
- Study locations
- Townsville, Brisbane, Gold Coast
- Delivery modes
- Face-to-Face, Blended, Online
- Duration
- Up to 12 months
- Units
- 10 units (7 core, 3 elective)
Qualification overview
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.
The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.
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.
Entry requirements
Completion of one of the following:
- 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 Support Skill Set.
Units of competency
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in 10 units of competency: 7 core units and 3 elective units.
| 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 |
| CHCDIV002 | Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
| CHCCCS008 | Develop strategies to address unmet needs |
| CHCCCS019 | Recognise and respond to crisis situations |
Students are required to complete at least 120 hours of direct support work in a least one aged care, home and community, disability or community service organisation.
Prior to commencement of placement, students may be required to obtain or provide evidence of a police check, blue and/or yellow card, first aid certificate and vaccination records.
Potential educational pathways
Following the achievement of this qualification, students may choose to continue their education with qualifications such as:
- a Diploma of Community Services
- a Bachelor of Health Science, Social Work or Allied Health at university
Potential career opportunities
- Disability Support Worker
- Disability Team Leader
- Behaviour Support Assistant
- Community Access Coordinator
- Residential Disability Supervisor
- Lifestyle Support Officer
Funding, delivery and fees
To understand the funding and eligibility requirements refer to our funding page.
| Study locations | Delivery modes | Duration | Number of units | Funding available | Co-contribution fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Townsville | Face-to-Face | Up to Twelve (12) months | Ten (10) | Subsidised Concessional | $5.00 |
| Subsidised Non-Concessional | $10.00 | ||||
| Brisbane Gold Coast |
Blended Online |
Up to Twelve (12) months | Ten (10) | Subsidised Concessional | $5.00 |
| Subsidised Non-Concessional | $10.00 |
| Study locations | Delivery modes | Duration | Number of units | Funding available | Co-contribution fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Townsville Brisbane Gold Coast |
Face-to-Face Blended Online |
Up to Twelve (12) months | Ten (10) | Fee-For-Service | $4500.00 |
