CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability provides the nationally recognised qualification for people wishing to work in disability support.
Traditionally this course has a high employment outcome as there is a shortage of workers in the industry. CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability provides what is fast becoming a minimum entry-level qualification for people wishing to work in the disability support sector of the community services industry.
Why study with HCA?
Government Funding Available for eligible students*
Work placement organised as part of the course
High employment outcomes - over 80% of graduates are employed after studying with HCA!
Small class groups with experienced trainers
Program Details
This qualification is delivered using a blended delivery model. This means that whilst some units are delivered in the classroom, others are delivered via Zoom where students and trainer meet up on-line using their laptop or personal computer. There are four timetable options:
A weekday timetable over a period of approximately 28 weeks, 2 days per week, 9.30am – 3.30pm
A part-time evening timetable delivered over a period of 42 weeks, 2 nights per week 6.15pm to
9.15pm and 6pm to 9pm for Zoom classes, plus 5 daytime sessions
A Saturday timetable which is delivered over a period of approximately 54 weeks
A combined evening and Saturday course over a period of approximately 28 weeks.
We specialise in training people who have been out of the workforce or education for a period of time. Our goal is to make your training relevant, inclusive and most importantly, enjoyable and fun.
EmployEase arranges 120 hours of work placement as part of the course. This is set in a local facility and gives you the opportunity to gain the hands-on experience which employers look for. Many students gain employment from their work placement provider and 80% of EmployEase students were employed after completing a course.
The CHC43115 Certificate IV in Disability gives you the confidence, knowledge, practical skills and qualifications to work in the following job roles:
Home carers (either council based or with private agencies)
Disability / NDIS support workers (working in group homes or day programs)
Working with agencies providing in home support for people with disabilities and older people living independently
Core Units
CHCDIS007 Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability
CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance
CHCCCS015 Provide individualised support
CHCDIS005 Develop and provide person-centred service responses
HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care (including Manual Handling)
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems
CHCDIS010 Provide person-centred services to people with disability with complex needs
CHCDIS002 Follow established person-centred behaviour supports
CHCDIS009 Facilitate ongoing skills development using a person-centred approach
CHCDIS008 Facilitate community participation and social inclusion
Elective Units
CHCCCS011 Meet personal support needs
CHCCCS023 Support independence and wellbeing
CHCDIS004 Communicate using augmentative and alternative communication strategies
Students undertaking this course are required to provide a current Police Check with no disclosures. These checks are required to meet industry standards. Should there be any doubt about your ability to meet this criteria, please raise your concerns with a Course Advisor prior to enrolment. The Course Advisor will support you to ensure your Police Check status is verified prior to commencing your training.
The CHC43115 Certificate IV in Disability is delivered in multiple locations in:
Victoria
South Australia
Why choose HCA?
High employment outcomes - over 80% of students were employed after graduating
CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability provides the nationally recognised qualification for people wishing to work in disability support.
Traditionally this course has a high employment outcome as there is a shortage of workers in the industry. CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability provides what is fast becoming a minimum entry-level qualification for people wishing to work in the disability support sector of the community services industry.
CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability provides the nationally recognised qualification for people wishing to work in disability support.
Traditionally this course has a high employment outcome as there is a shortage of workers in the industry. CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability provides what is fast becoming a minimum entry-level qualification for people wishing to work in the disability support sector of the community services industry.
CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability provides the nationally recognised qualification for people wishing to work in disability support.
Traditionally this course has a high employment outcome as there is a shortage of workers in the industry. CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability provides what is fast becoming a minimum entry-level qualification for people wishing to work in the disability support sector of the community services industry.
