Certificate IV in Disability
CHC43115
This nationally recognised qualification is suitable for Disability Support Workers, AINs and personal carers, and Lifestyle staff, in a residential and/or community care setting.
The training focuses on providing carers with the necessary skills and knowledge to empower people living with disability.
Workers may be in a Group Home residential setting, day program, and in-home community care, helping clients achieve a greater level of independence.
On completion of the course students will be able to promote a person-centred approach for their participants and work without direct supervision.
Employment Opportunities and Job Roles with this qualification include:
- Disability Support Worker
- Group Home Carer
- Residential Support Worker
- Assistant in Nursing
- Respite Care Worker
- Lifestyle Officer
- Team Leader
Why Wentworth College:
Social learning:
- Social learning represents an excellent opportunity to network, share knowledge and experience
- Train and learn with classmates who are working in the same or similar job role
Flexible Course Delivery: (see more below)
- Our mixed mode training and assessment, gives students flexibility to balance studies, work routine and home life
- Part time format, convenient scheduling minimises impact on work rosters and travel time
- Training and assessment includes timetabled class attendance, self-directed learning, workplace hours and completion of assessment tasks
- Students may use work hours as an alternative to undertaking a 120 hour work placement (suitability conditions apply)
Key Information:
- This course is designed for students who are also working and require flexibility
- Class attendance and participation is mandatory and all training requirements must be complete prior to commencing assessment tasks
- Our assessment tools are developed in-house, easy to follow and contextualised to the Disability Support job role
- Credit transfer from Certificate III in Individual Support and any other relevant qualification reduce attendance requirements, study load and the enrolment fee
- Max duration 18 months
For Students:
- Our students are: typically working in Disability Support Services and Community Care;
- Employed in Group Home’s or Day Programs;
- AINs aiming to transition to the Disability Support Worker job role
- Leisure and Lifestyle Officers;
- People aspiring to start a new career in Disability Support Services
Student Support:
- One on one support available where required
- Our Trainers are industry professionals with extensive teaching experience
- Support staff are readily available to respond to your queries
- Catch up classes may be offered in the unlikely event that a class is missed
Training and Assessment:
Includes:
- Interactive and high engagement live Zoom classes
- Face to Face sessions at your workplace or in a fully equipped simulated training environment
- Self-directed learning (at home)
- Workplace training hours/ Work Placement
- Written Assessment Tasks – Question and Answer and Small Projects
- Practical/Simulated Assessment Tasks
- Workplace visits, to conduct assessments, observations and provide face to face support (one on one or small groups)
About Work Placement:
- A minimum of 120 hours to fulfil the requirements of the qualification
- Students may utilise work hours as an alternative to undertaking a 120 hour work placement (suitability conditions apply)
- We can assist students to find a host for placement if required via our established network of Disability Support service providers and Community Care industry partners
- We visit you at work, to conduct assessments and workplace observations, to finalise workplace evidence requirements
Core Units (10):
HLTWHS002
Follow safe work practices for direct client care
CHCLEG003
Manage legal and ethical compliance
CHCDIV001
Work with diverse people
HLTAAP001
Recognise healthy body systems
CHCCCS015
Provide individualised support
CHCDIS002
Follow established person-centred behaviour supports
CHCDIS009
Facilitate ongoing skills development using a person-centred approach
CHCDIS008
Facilitate community participation and social inclusion
CHCDIS005
Develop and provide person-centred service responses
CHCDIS010
Provide person-centred services to people with disability with complex needs
CHCDIS007
Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability
Elective Units (7):
HLTINF001
Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
CHCLAH001
Work effectively in the leisure and health industries
CHCMHS001
Work with people with mental health issues
For further information about this qualification, click here.
Course Entry Requirements:
Prior to the commencement of training a Pre-Training Review will be conducted
This starts with a telephone or personal meeting with our Training Manager who will provide comprehensive course information and answer your questions to ensure this is the right course for you before you enrol
Learners must be assessed as meeting the following criteria:
Course Fees:
Course Fees:
Wentworth College is an approved Training Provider for NSW Smart and Skilled funding, this training is subsidised by the NSW Government
The NSW Department of Education and Communities sets out Enrolment fees for Smart and Skilled funded training
The fee/ student contribution is calculated based on your individual circumstances and ranges from $0 – $2,320.00
For example if you are in recipient of an eligible Commonwealth benefit or allowance, the fee is waived or the concession rate may be applicable
For more information about your eligibility for funding and the enrolment fee please contact us on 1300 138 792 or email info@wentworth-college.com
Alternately please express your interest by completing an online Candidate Eligibility Form, below
Eligibility Questionnaire
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