CHC43121 – Certificate IV in Disability Support

Overview

This qualification reflects the role of individuals in a range of community settings and peoples’ homes, who provide support in a manner that empowers people with disabilities to achieve greater levels of independence, self-reliance, community participation and wellbeing. Workers promote a person-centred approach, work according to and may contribute to an individualised plan, and work without direct supervision. They may be required to supervise and/or coordinate a small team.

This qualification may provide an appropriate pathway into higher level qualifications, such as those in aged care, mental health, disability and home and community care.

As a Community Services Worker you are employed in a job where you can empower groups in your community. This role is a rewarding job and a great way to give back to your community by making a difference in people’s everyday lives.

Units

The Certificate IV in Disability is made up of ten (10) units of competency. Seven (7) of these units are core units and three (3) are elective units.

Some units within this qualification are common to other qualifications in Community Services and Disability, therefore individual training plans can be developed to suit your background and learning needs.

View the packaging rules for the Certificate IV in Disability Support and see what core and elective units you can complete.

Prerequisites

Completion of: CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)
OR
Completion of: CHC33015 Certificate III In Individual Support (Disability)
OR
Completion of: CHC30408 Certificate III in Disability PLUS the CHCSS00125 Entry to Certificate IV in Disability Support Skill Set

CHC43121
Certificate IV in Disability Support – Offered Units

CORE UNITS (7 UNITS)

ELECTIVE UNITS (3 UNITS)