Certificate IV in Disability in Brisbane - CHC43115

Course Description

This course will equip you with the professional skills you need to work across a number of roles in the disability sector, including supervisory and management positions. You will learn to empower people with a disability, provide individualised care and support to clients with varying disabilities, foster community participation and social inclusion, and lead a team of support workers. This course is perfect if you are already working in the industry but need more advanced skills and a formal qualification to advance your career.

Entry Requirements:

There are no entry requirements for this course; however, it is recommended that learners:

are at least 18 Years old
have sound language and literacy skills
must be Employed in a regulated aged, disability or community centre
must be able to obtain a federal police check

Possible Career Outcomes:

Behavioural Support Officer
Disability Team Leader
Disability Support Assistant (Schools)
Day Support Disability Officer
Senior Disability Worker
Social Educator (Disability)
Support Facilitator (Disability)
Disabilities Supervisor

Course Delivery Structure:

Classroom based – Face to face mode

This is a full-time program delivered over a maximum period of 20 weeks, comprising:

20 weeks – face to face study (2 classes per week 3 hours each)
Total of 12 months to complete the course
Vocational placement requirement (120 Hours) will depend on an individual’s current employment sector

Course Structure:

UNITS OF COMPETENCIES – 14 Units to be completed

Core Units – 11 Core Units
Electives

No	Unit Code and Name
1	CHCCCS015 Provide individualised support
2	CHCDIS002 Follow established person-centred behaviour supports
3	CHCDIS005* Develop and provide person-centred service responses*
4	CHCDIS007 Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability
5	CHCDIS008 Facilitate community participation and social inclusion
6	CHCDIS009 Facilitate ongoing skills development using a person-centred approach
7	CHCDIS010 Provide person-centred services to people with disability with complex needs
8	CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
9	CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance
10	HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems
11	HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care

No	Unit Code and Name
1	CHCCCS011 Meet personal support needs
2	CHCDIV002Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
3	CHCADV001 Facilitate the interests and rights of clients

Fee Structure:

Fee Paying Applicants:

$1680 ($120 per Unit)

$160 (Admin fee – Non-refundable once course starts)

Total: $1840

Please note:

HVTC will not accept fee in excess of $1500.
No fee associated with Credit Transfers
Required book purchase: The Disability Support Worker by Geoff Arnott

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I get a government subsidy?

No you can’t. We are not approved to deliver this course under any government subsidised program at the moment.

Who will organise my vocational placement?

If you’re already employed in the relevant industry then we may be able to use your current and previous workhours as placement hours. If not, we will organise your vocational placement when you’re ready do so. You have to complete in class practical skills training before you can be placed.

Do you guarantee a job?

No we do not guarantee job. However, there is a huge demand for workers in this industry and it is likely that you will secure employment.

How long does it take to complete this course?

The total duration of this course is 20 weeks including 120 hours of vocational placement. However, the duration will change if you’re already employed in a relevant industry.

Course Description

UNITS OF COMPETENCIES – 14 Units to be completed

Fee Paying Applicants:

All Aged and Disabled Carers

Frequently Asked Questions