CHC40308 Certificate IV in Disability

Course Description

This qualification addresses work in residential group homes, training resource centres, day respite centres and open employment services, other community settings and clients’ homes. These workers:
  • Apply knowledge and skills gained through qualifications and/or previous experience to provide training and support to people with disabilities to enhance their ability to achieve greater levels of independence, self reliance and community participation
  • Report to service managers and may liaise with health professionals and other service agencies
  • May work without direct supervision and may be required to supervise and/or coordinate a limited number of lower classified workers.

Units

There are 15 units in this qualification:

  • CHCDIS301B       Work effectively with people with a disability
  • CHCCS411B         Work effectively in the community sector
  • HLTHIR403C        Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co workers
  • CHCCS400B         Work within a legal and ethical framework 
  • CHCOHS312B     Follow safety procedures for direct care work
  • CHCCM404A      Undertake case management for clients with complex needs
  • CHCDIS302A       Maintain an environment to empower people with disabilities
  • CHCDIS409A       Provide services to people with disabilities with complex needs 
  • CHCICS404A       Plan and provide advanced behaviour support
  • CHCCS413A        Support individuals with autism spectrum disorder
  • CHCDIS411A       Communicate using augmentative and alternative communications strategies
  • CHCDIS404C       Design procedures for support
  • CHCDIS405A       Facilitate skills development and maintenance
  • CHCDIS410A       Facilitate community participation and inclusion
  • CHCICS402A       Facilitate individualised plans

Course Length

Classes are usually held over 20 weeks, with classes being held during weekends or evenings. That way, you won’t need to miss your day job or school. Our classes are interactive, fun and our trainers are there to help you.

For more information on how many hours are involved in terms of work placement, study and classes, please complete your details in the blue form on the right and you’ll receive our Student Information Guide.

Recognition

This course is nationally recognised (Australia-wide).

Cost

As part of a Victorian government initiative, many people are now able to take advantage of huge government subsidies for their training courses. To find out of you are eligible, take our 1 Minute Quiz. This could be the minute that changes your life!

Funded students only invest $157.00 (administration fee). For other students, the investment is only $1597.00.

We will also provide you with your workbooks and learning materials at no extra cost.

Further Study Options

You may wish to progress into related courses at Consider This Training and other higher education providers.

How to Apply

To apply for any of our courses, you can email a course advisor. Or call us on (03) 9091 3150 or 0409 006 258.

One of our course advisors will help you fill out an application form, at which time you will be advised of the status of your application. It’s important to talk to a course advisor because entry requirements might apply. This means you may be eligible for only some courses – we’ll give you the best advice on which course to do depending on your current skills, experience, ambitions and budget.

Our Location

Our courses are delivered face to face. This means you will have the opportunity to attend classes and be taught by professional trainers who have experience in this industry. All courses are held at 66-68 Dudley Street, West Melbourne (located close to transport and shops).

Our training facility has the latest in care equipment so you will gain relevant experience using the right equipment.

For more information on this and our other courses, fill out the blue form on your right and we’ll email you our Student Information Guide.

People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding.

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