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)
- Residential Support Workers (working in Community Residential Units)
- 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 unpaid placement component to the course, which is arranged for you by Employ-ease.
Units Delivered:
- CHCCS411A - Work effectively in the community sector
- CHCDIS301A - Work effectively with people with a disability
- CHCOHS312A - Follow safety procedures for direct care work
- CHCICS401A - Facilitate support for personal care needs
- HLTAP301A - Recognise healthy body systems in a health care context
- CHCDIS302A - Maintain an environment to empower people with disabilities
- CHCICS402A - Facilitate individual plans
- CHCDIS405A - Facilitate skills development and maintenance
- CHCICS305A - Provide behaviour support in the context of individual plans
- CHCDIS410A - Facilitate community participation and inclusion
- HLTHIR403B - Work effectively with culturally diverse cleints and co-workers
- CHCCS400A - Work within relevant legal and ethical framework
- CHCDIS411A - Communicate using augmentative and alternative communication strategies
- CHCCS305A - Assist clients with medication
- HLTFA301B - First Aid training (Level II)
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:
Government funding is available to eligible participants. (This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding)
Call (03) 9761 2156 or send an online enquiry here.
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