Certificate IV in Disability Support

CHC43121

This page is updated when information changes, but it's always best to talk to your training provider to confirm course details before you enrol.

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.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

  • Financial help

    • Government funding is available for this course. Check your eligibility for:

      • Career Boost (general)
      Check your eligibility

  • Cost

    Course costs can vary by provider and location. Ask your training provider for a cost estimate.

    • VET Student Loans are not available
    • You may need to pay for equipment or materials.

    To see how government funding could help to reduce the cost of your course, check your eligibility for funding.

  • On-the-job training

    • Completing this course through a traineeship can help you to learn the skills you need.

    This traineeship is available:

    • Disability Worker

  • Entry requirements

    This course has entry requirements. See more information at the National Training Register

  • Duration

    You complete this course when you’ve learned the skills, not after a set amount of time. The times shown are estimates.

    • Through traineeship:
      2 years
    • Qualification only:
      6 months – 2 years

  • Delivery options

    You may be able to access this training in these ways:

    • Workplace-based
    • Some classroom learning
    • Part-time available
    • Partially online
    • Practical learning

Course content

This course is made up of units.

All courses have core units—these are mandatory for completing the course. Most courses also have elective units, which you can choose from to suit your needs and interests. Not all training providers offer every elective, so check with your provider to find out which electives they can offer you.

For more information about course content, talk to your training provider or visit the National Training Register.

Unit Unit type
Facilitate community participation and social inclusion Core
Facilitate ongoing skills development using a person-centred approach Core
Follow established person-centred behaviour supports Core
Maintain work health and safety Core
Manage legal and ethical compliance Core
Provide person-centred services to people with disability with complex needs Core
Work with people with mental health issues Core
Address the needs of people with chronic disease Elective
Assess co-existing needs Elective
Assist clients with medication Elective
Assist with movement Elective
Conduct individual assessments Elective
Confirm physical health status Elective
Contribute to planning and implementation of care services using a palliative approach Elective
Coordinate and monitor home-based support Elective
Coordinate NDIS participant support Elective
Deliver care services using a palliative approach Elective
Demonstrate leadership in the workplace Elective
Develop and implement service programs Elective
Develop and promote positive person-centred behaviour supports Elective
Develop and provide person-centred service responses Elective
Develop and use strategies for communication with augmentative and alternative communication systems Elective
Develop strategies to address unmet needs Elective
Develop, implement and review quality framework Elective
Facilitate independent travel Elective
Facilitate individual service planning and delivery Elective
Facilitate the interests and rights of clients Elective
Follow basic food safety practices Elective
Identify and report abuse Elective
Implement continuous improvement Elective
Lead effective workplace relationships Elective
Maintain a high standard of service Elective
Manage and promote diversity Elective
Manage partnership agreements with service providers Elective
Manage work health and safety Elective
Meet statutory and organisation information requirements Elective
Prepare for NDIS support coordination Elective
Prepare meals Elective
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety Elective
Provide advocacy and representation services Elective
Provide loss and grief support Elective
Provide services for older people Elective
Provide specialised support Elective
Provide suicide bereavement support Elective
Provide support to people living with dementia Elective
Recognise and respond to crisis situations Elective
Recognise and respond to oral health issues Elective
Recognise healthy body systems Elective
Support people with autism spectrum disorder Elective
Support positive mealtime experiences Elective
Support relationships with carer and family Elective
Transport individuals Elective
Use communication to build relationships Elective
Visit client residence Elective
Work effectively in disability support Elective
Work effectively in trauma informed care Elective
Work in an alcohol and other drugs context Elective

Job prospects

The Certificate IV in Disability Support sets you up for roles like these, but the skills you learn could take you even further.

  • Recruitment Consultant

    ANZSCO 223112

    Match people looking for work with employers looking for staff.

    Recommended education level:
    Bachelor degree or higher

  • Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation)

    ANZSCO 254417

    Registered Nurses (Disability and Rehabilitation) provide nursing care to patients recovering from injury and illness, and assist and facilitate patients with disabilities to live more independently.

    Recommended education level:
    Bachelor degree or higher

  • Community Worker

    ANZSCO 411711

    Develop and implement plans to improve life in the local community.

    Recommended education level:
    Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree

  • Disabilities Services Officer

    ANZSCO 411712

    Disabilities Services Officers work in a range of service units which provide education and community access to people with intellectual, physical, social and emotional disabilities.

    Recommended education level:
    Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree

  • Residential Care Officer

    ANZSCO 411715

    Residential Care Officers provide care and supervision for children or disabled persons in group housing or institutional care.

    Recommended education level:
    Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree

  • Youth Worker

    ANZSCO 411716

    Support young people in the social, emotional, financial, study and employment aspects of their lives.

    Recommended education level:
    Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree

  • Aged and Disabled Carer

    ANZSCO 423111

    Provide companionship and practical support to aged and disabled persons in their own homes

    Recommended education level:
    Certificate II or III

  • Personal Care Assistant

    ANZSCO 423313

    Personal Care Assistants provide routine personal care services to people in a range of health care facilities or in a person's home.

    Recommended education level:
    Certificate II or III

Training providers delivering Certificate IV in Disability Support

It's a good idea to research multiple training providers to make sure you're getting the right training for you.

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How to enrol in this course

To enrol, choose a training provider that offers this course. You can see provider details on this page.

When you find one that you think suits you, visit their website or contact them directly to confirm details like start dates, fees, funding, delivery locations and delivery options.

The provider will guide you through the enrolment process.

Delivery locations can change as students enrol. If you're doing any workplace-based training, like an apprenticeship, this will take place in a different location from your classroom training. Contact your training provider to confirm delivery locations.
Government funding may be available. Contact your training provider to confirm.
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