Certificate IV in Disability provides the nationally recognised qualification for people wishing to work in disability support.
This course will support you to take on a challenging and rewarding career in the community services sector. Right now there is a shortage of workers in this field so there are strong employment opportunities.
Manual Handling and First Aid are included in your training. Manual Handling is generally an employability requirement in the industry.
Career Opportunities:
- Home carers (either council based or with private agencies)
- Disability support workers (working in group homes and day programs)
- Working with agencies providing in home support for people with disabilities and older people living independently.
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.
Delivery Method:
This qualification is delivered in the classroom over a period of approximately 20 weeks, 3 days per week, 9.30am – 3.30pm. There is also a 120 hour work placement component to the course, which is arranged for you by Employ-ease.
Units Delivered:
- CHCCS411B - Work effectively in the community sector
- CHCDIS301B - Work effectivley with people with a disability
- CHCDIS302A - Maintain an environment to empower people with disabilities
- CHCOHS312B- Follow safety procedures for direct care work
- CHCICS401A - Facilitate support for personal care needs
- CHCICS407A - Support positive lifestyle
- CHCICS402A - Facilitate individual plans
- CHCDIS405A - Facilitate skills development and maintenance
- CHCICS305A - Provide behaviour support in the context of individualised plans
- CHCDIS410A - Facilitate community participation and inclusion
- CHCDIS313A - Support people with disabilities who are aging
- HLTHIR403C - Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers
- CHCCS400B - Work within relevent legal and ethical framework
- CHCDIS411A - Communicate using augmentative and alternative communication strategies
- HLTFA301C - Apply first aid
Also included are:
- Return to study
- Manual handling
Traditionally this course has a high employment outcome as there is a shortage of workers in the industry. 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.
Training / Career pathways:
Certificate IV in Disability is a pre-requisite for the Advanced Diploma of Disability.
Fee Structure:
Tuition Fee per Scheduled Hour
(indicative) |
$0.65 |
| Scheduled Hours |
713 hours |
Total Tuition Fee*
(Government subsidised) |
$467.50 |
*Government funding is available to eligible participants.
(The student tuition fee is indicative only and subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Additoinal fees may apply such as student services and amenities fees. This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding).
Call
(03) 9761 2156 or submit an
online enquiry here.
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