About the Program
If you have a natural passion to help others, consider a Certificate IV in Disability to help people with disabilities live life to the fullest. You will learn to provide training and support in a manner that empowers people with disabilities to achieve greater levels of independence, self-reliance, community participation and well-being. Work with children, people with special needs, older Australians and people from different cultural backgrounds in this rewarding and fulfilling career.
Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
- Disability Services Officer
- Marketing Coordinator (Disability)
- Social Trainers
- Job Coordinator
There are no entry requirements listed in the training package for this qualification. It is preferred that the students have obtained a minimum of a School Certificate or equivalent. Students are required to be at least 16 years of age (students under 18 years of age will need a parent or guardian to approve their enrolment).
Students will also be required to provide their Unique Student Identifier ((USI) which we can assist with), photo identification and meet the language, literacy and numeracy requirements.
This course can be conducted online, blended, work-based or in the classroom. Training is delivered through our Registered Training Organisation: Alpine Training Pty Ltd RTO ID 41511.
Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive a: Nationally recognised Certificate & Transcript or Statement of Attainment (if found competent in at least 1 Unit of Competency).
This qualification will also offer a pathway into other courses including:
- CHC52015 Diploma of Community Services
To successfully complete this qualification, you require 14 units of competency. These 14 units are comprised of 11 core units and 3 elective units. The units of competency shown below have been selected by Alpine Training based on the course purpose.
Core Units
- CHCCCS015 Provide individualised support
- CHCDIS002 Follow established person-centred behaviour supports
- CHCDIS005 Develop and provide person-centred service responses
- CHCDIS007 Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability
- CHCDIS008 Facilitate community participation and social inclusion
- CHCDIS009 Facilitate ongoing skills development using a person-centred approach
- CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
- CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance
- HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems
- HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
- CHCDIS010 Provide person-centred services to people with disability with complex needs
Elective Units
- HCADV001 Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
- CHCCOM002 Use communication to build relationships
- CHCCCS025 Support relationships with carers and families
