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CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support

Qualification

Nationally recognised qualification

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What you will gain

What you will study

How you will study

Eligibility and requirements

Course fees

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What you will gain

What you will study

How you will study

Eligibility and requirements

Course fees

Overview

Our CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support reflects the role of workers in community settings and clients’ homes, who provide training and support to empower people with disabilities to achieve greater levels of independence, self-reliance, community participation and wellbeing. This course promotes the person-centred approach, with workers operating autonomously and should have the capability to supervise a small team. This qualification requires prerequisites. For further details, please see the reverse side.

Pathways

Successful completion of the CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support may lead to employment opportunities, including:

Disability Support Worker

Care Team Leader Case Manager.

Please note: This course provides skills and knowledge to the industry standard, but does not guarantee a job.

Snapshot

Flexible delivery

36 months

Traineeship $0 | Full Fee $8,000

Funding available

What you will gain

Upon successfully completing this nationally recognised qualification, students should be able to:

identify safe work practices for client care facilitate the rights, interests and empowerment of people with disabilities provide person-centred services to people with disabilities with complex needs.

What you will study

This qualification consists of 10 units of competency, as shown below. Please call Aurora Training & Professional Services for enquiries about customisation and contextualisation.

Core units

CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance

CHCDIS018 Facilitate ongoing skills development using a person-centred approach HLTWHS003 Maintain work health and safety CHCDIS019 Provide person-centred services to people with disability with complex needs CHCCCS044 Follow established person-centred behaviour supports CHCDIS017 Facilitate community participation and social inclusion CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues

Elective units

CHCCCS006 Facilitate individual service planning and delivery

CHCADV001 Facilitate the interests and rights of clients CHCCCS036 Support relationships with carer and family

How you will study

Delivery

This Course May Be Delivered Through Face-to-face, Online, Or Work-based Training. We Use a Range Of Assessment Methods For This Qualification, Including

short answers projects activities workplace observation observation in a simulated workplace.

Duration

This qualification can be completed in up to thirty-six months, dependent on the student's experience, Credit Transfer (CT) or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Apply for CT or RPL during enrolment.

Eligibility and requirements

Student Requirements

The following will be required for the enrolment process

Unique Student Identifier (USI)

verifiable identification documents completion of the LLND assessment.

Please visit www.usi.gov.au to create your USI.

Students will require access to appropriate technology and internet if the materials are delivered online.

We collaborate with employers to support students in the workplace. Workplace assessments may be required for some units of competency.

Prerequisites: Prior to enrolment, students must have successfully completed one of the following qualifications:

CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)

CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) CHC30408 Certificate III in Disability and CHCSS00125 Entry to Certificate IV in Disability Support Skill Set.

Course fees

Fees

This training is subsidised by the NSW Government, under the Smart and Skilled program. The following fees are incurred by the student depending on their eligibility.

Fee-Free*: $0

Traineeship*: $0 Online or self-study option: $5,600 Non-Subsidised (Full Fee): $8,000 Concession: $240 First Qualification*: $1,990 Second Qualification*: $2,320 Fee exemptions may apply for eligible students and are conditional on Government Policy and Funding Arrangements. For more information, please visit www.smartandskilled.nsw.gov.au.

Additional Fees

Deferment Fee (administration charges): $50

Replacement of Testamur/statement of attainment/Qualification Certificate - Hard Copy: $75 Replacement of Testamur/statement of attainment/Qualification Certificate - Digital: $25 Repeat of unit (Third attempt onwards Per unit): $150 RPL assessment: Contact us for a quote

Please note: course fees and additional charges may change from time to time, please check with Aurora Training & Professional Services staff for updates.

Aurora Training & Professional Services does not accept upfront payments of more than $1,500. If a student's fee is more than this amount, the support of a flexible payment plan will be offered to students.