CHC43121

CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability

CHC43121

CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability

About this course

METS trainers will inspire you in building a career where you can make a difference in people’s lives. Learn to work effectively in a range of community settings and client homes, empowering people with disabilities to reach their full potential.

This nationally-recognised course includes 11 core units and 3 electives. Further develop your knowledge and skills to work without direct supervision and to supervise and/or coordinate a small team in. Content will include:

  • Facilitating the empowerment of people with disability
  • Provide person-centred services to people with disability with complex needs
  • Developing and Providing Individualised Support
  • Facilitating Community Inclusion and Participation
  • Manage legal and ethical compliance.

 

There are no entry requirements for this qualification. Students must have computer literacy and literacy skills and be above the age of 16 to enrol. Students under the age of 18 will require a parent or guardians’ permission to enrol.

Education pathways after completing CHC43115 Certificate IV in Disability may include:

  • CHC54315 Diploma of Leisure and Health
  • CHC62015 Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management
  • Diploma in a nursing or community services related field
  • Trainees – 24 months for a fulltime employee 36 months for a part time employee
  • Fee for Service (Self funded) – an enrolment period of 2 years will be given, extensions can be applied for however further enrolment fees will apply.

 

There are no entry requirements for this qualification. Students must have computer literacy and literacy skills.

There are a wide variety of funding options available. From government funding through to fee-for-service. To find out what you are eligible for, click here.

HLTWHS003 – Maintain work health and safety
CHCCCS044 – Follow established person-centred behaviour supports
CHCDIS017 – Facilitate community participation and social inclusion
CHCDIS018 – Facilitate ongoing skills development using a person-centred approach
CHCDIS019 – Provide person-centred services to people with disability with complex needs
CHCLEG003 – Manage legal and ethical compliance
CHCMHS001 – Work with people with mental health issues

CHCADV001 – Facilitate the interest and rights of clients
CHCDIS016 – Develop and promote positive person-centred behaviour supports
CHCDIS020 – Work effectively in disability support

Education pathways after completing CHC43115 Certificate IV in Disability may include:

  • CHC54315 Diploma of Leisure and Health
  • CHC62015 Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management
  • Diploma in a nursing or community services related field

START DATE

Enrol Anytime

DURATION

24 - 36 Months

MODES OF LEARNING

Workplace Traineeships, Online Learning, Classroom Courses

Funding available

FAQs

To be eligible to commence a traineeship, a participant must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident working full or part time within a service (minimum 15 hours). The participant must have the support of their employer, an accredited RTO (such as METS Training Services) and an Australian Apprenticeship Centre.

Finding a traineeship is similar to finding any job. You’ll need to network with employers and job recruitment agencies and market yourself within your chosen sector.
If a participant is ineligible for a traineeship due to their employment status (casual, part-time working under 15 hours etc.), they can still complete the course as a Fee for Service Student. If a participant is ineligible for a traineeship due to their residency status, they can in some cases still complete the qualification Self-Funded, however visa restrictions do apply. It is best to speak to your immigration officer and/or us regarding your eligibility.
Depending on the unit of study, you will complete both theory and practical based assessments to achieve competency in your qualification. Assessments may include short answer, project work, case students and reflection logs.

Yes. Under certain circumstances your traineeship can be extended, however this process can take some time and applying for an extension should be considered as a last resort. You should speak to us and/or your Australian Apprenticeship Centre if you are considering applying for an extension.

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