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Overview
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
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 Work Savvy for enquiries about customisation and contextualisation.
Core Units
- CHCCCS044 Follow established person-centred behaviour supports
- CHCDIS017 Facilitate community participation and social inclusion
- HLTWHS003 Maintain work health and safety
- CHCDIS019 Provide person-centred services to people with disability with complex needs
- CHCDIS018 Facilitate ongoing skills development using a person-centred approach
- CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance
- CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues
Elective Units
- CHCADV001 Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
- CHCCCS036 Support relationships with carer and family
- CHCCCS006 Facilitate individual service planning and delivery
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.
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
Online or self-study option at $5,600 per student. Other delivery option $8,000 per student. This price includes a non-refundable Administration Charge of $250.
Should you require an RPL assessment, please contact us for fees and arrangement.
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 Work Savvy staff for updates.
Work Savvy 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.
