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Are you looking to ADVANCE your CAREER in the disability sector? This qualification will give you practical skills and knowledge you need to play a lead role in the provision of person-centred care in the disability sector.
Job Prospects
- Team Leader
- NDIS Service Provider
- Disability Support Worker
- Community Care Worker
- Personal Care Worker
Cost
Cost
Subsidised $140
Concession $119
Full fee $3500
Start Anytime
Government Funding Available
Flexible Delivery Options
Study with Industry Experts
Course Overview
Take the next step in your career in disablity with this mid-level qualification. CHC43115 Certificate IV in Disability will give you the skills you need to play a lead role in the provision of individualised support and care to people in home, community, or health care settings.
This qualification reflects the role of workers in a range of community settings and clients’ homes, who provide training and 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 without direct supervision and may be required to supervise and/or coordinate a small team.
You will learn how to support independence and wellbeing, gain a range of technical skills, and develop a range of transferable skills from communication to teamwork. This specialised course will give you the skills to facilitate the empowerment of people with disabilities, and support community participation and social inclusion. Akadia trainers are experts in the field and will be with you every step of the way to ensure that you have the skills and knowledge you need to succeed.
Course Requirements
To achieve a CHC43115 – Certificate IV in Disability you must complete 14 units which are made up of 11 core units and 3 electives. You will also be required to complete 120 hours of vocational placement.
Core Units:
CHCCCS015 Provide individualised support
CHCCCS023 Support independence and well-being
CHCDIS005 Develop and provide person-centred service responses
CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
CHCDIS007 Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability
CHCDIS008 Facilitate community participation and social inclusion
CHCDIS002 Follow established person-centred behaviour supports
CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance
CHCDIS009 Facilitate ongoing skills development using a person-centred approach
HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems
HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
Elective Units:
CHCCCS023 Support independence and well-being
HLTINF001 Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
CHCCCS024 Support individuals with autism spectrum disorder
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this course.
Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) is a pre-requisite for the Certificate IV in Disability (Accelerated) program and assumes the recognition of relevant credit transfers.
Akadia Training does require that you complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy skills (LLN) assessment to determine your ability to successfully complete your training. If you believe you may experience difficulties with any aspect of LLN assessment, please talk to us and we will be able to help you.
Course Delivery | Duration
SELF PACED
The CHC43115 Certificate IV in Disability is delivered within 6 – 12 months via a self-paced learning program developed to meet the individual students’ needs. Every student will have access to regular one-on-one contact with their dedicated trainer.
ACCELERATED
The CHC43115 Certificate IV in Disability (Accelerated) is an intensive face-to-face program delivered over 6 weeks and includes:
- 4 days face-to-face in a classroom environment
- 14 hours of at home study and assessment
- Final skills demonstration
Higher Level Skills Program
Funded by the Queensland Government the Higher Level Skills program provides eligible individuals with access to a subsidised training place in selected certificate IV level or above qualifications, and priority skill sets.
The aim is to assist individuals to gain the higher level skills required to secure employment or career advancement in priority industries or to transition to university to continue their studies. Employers may also be able to access training to address workforce development needs.
Akadia Training is a Skills Assure Supplier to deliver training and assessment for the Certificate IV in Disability under the Higher Level Skills Program.
For more information on the Higher Level Skills Program visit:
https://desbt.qld.gov.au/training/providers/funded/higher-level-skills