CHC43121 – Certificate IV in Disability Support
This course reflects the role of individuals in the 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.
Course details
This course focuses on the role of individuals in community settings and people's homes, supporting people with disabilities to enhance their independence, self-reliance, community participation, and wellbeing. Workers apply a person-centred approach, contribute to individualised plans, and work independently. They may also supervise or coordinate small teams.
These individuals take responsibility for their own outputs within the scope of their job role and delegation. Workers have a range of factual, technical and procedural knowledge, as well as some theoretical knowledge of the concepts and practices required to provide person-centred support.
These individuals are accountable for their own work within the scope of their role and delegated tasks. They possess a range of factual, technical, and procedural knowledge, along with some theoretical understanding of the concepts and practices needed to provide person-centred support.
Selected University Details
The Institute of Health and Nursing Australia (IHNA) is a leading provider of quality education and training in Australian healthcare. With comprehensive, clinically-relevant courses, programs, and learning paths that are designed to optimise quality patient care and streamline operational processes, IHNA is a dynamic and quality-driven institution with a deep commitment to continuous improvement. IHNA’s primary focus and expertise is in the areas of nursing, health and community services such as aged care, disability support and early childhood education and care; with research and development underway into new areas such as health management and English Language studies. IHNA strives to serve the community by developing, implementing and delivering courses and professional development programs of exceptional quality that follow the needs of industry and equip healthcare professionals to achieve their highest potential.
Institute of Health and Nursing Australia
Australia
Duration : 6 Months
Delivery mode : Blended
Entry Criteria
- 18 years of age and above at the time of commencement of the course*
- Successful completion of Year 12.
With CHC43121 – Certificate IV in Disability Support qualification in hand, graduates of the course will be able to work as a/an:
- Disability Worker
- Senior Personal Care Assistant
- Care Assistant
- Accommodation Support Worker
- Residential Support Worker
- Community Access Coordinator
- Community House Worker
- Residential Care Worker
- Disability Service Officer
- Care Worker
- Client Assistant
- School Support Officer (Disability)
- Field Officer (Community Services)
There are no formal entry requirements for this course.
IHNA Admission Requirements
- 18 years of age and above at the time of commencement of the course* #
- Successful completion of Year 12.
*Mature age students (22+) may also be considered without the minimum education requirements. Each case will be reviewed individually to ascertain the capacity of the applicant to meet course requirements.
#Students below 18 years of age should have consent from their parents prior to getting enrolment in any courses.
Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital (LLND)
All students are required to complete IHNA’s LLND test to ensure their readiness for the course and are encouraged to have basic computer skills to enhance their learning experience.