| Course Code | CHC43121 |
| Locations | Warrnambool, Portland, Hamilton, Colac |
| Study Mode | Full-time, On Campus |
| Length | 6 or 12 months (depending on intake and campus) |
| Commencement | Colac and Warrnambool: 2027. Hamilton and Portland: Expressions of interest. |
| Timetable | One to two days a week (depending on intake and campus), plus self-paced study and placement. Additional days may be required for assessments. See upcoming intakes for more information. |
Certificate IV in Disability will give you a real life hands-on experience of working with people with disabilities. Our course is structured to give you the best possible knowledge through training both at the TAFE campus and workplace experiences.
This course is also offered as a traineeship.
Certificate IV in Disability Support teaches you the knowledge and skills required to work as a Disability Support Worker within the disability sector and NDIS framework. The program prepares you to support clients in a range of settings including client’s homes. The program focuses on the provision of person-centered support that aims to empower people with disabilities to achieve greater levels of independence, self-reliance, community participation and well-being.
As a graduate of this course you will be able to work without direct supervision and may be required to supervise others or a small team.
This course is listed as a Free TAFE Pathways Program to the Diploma of Nursing.
You will be required to be assessed within the workplace for five units of this course. This will require you to undertake 60 hours of work placement or be assessed in the workplace if you are already working in industry. Placement can be undertaken in the second half of the course or within 6 months of the completion of the coursework.
Prior to beginning placement, you must pass the NDIS work screening check at your own cost.
Why don’t you come along to our next course info session to find out everything you need to start your learning journey? You can chat with our teachers, tour our facilities, learn more about the course, find out about the application process and get your questions answered by our course experts.
Qualification pre-requisites:
To apply for this course you must hold one of the following qualifications:
*If you have completed Certificate III in Individual Support CHC33015/CHC33021 without the disability specialisation but you have completed Disability Skill Set CHCSS00130, you will be deemed to have met the entry requirements.
Evidence of completion of the above entry requirements must be provided at your interview and verified by the teaching department prior to enrolment.
Entry requirements:
To be eligible for this qualification, you must successfully complete 10 units: 7 core and 3 electives.
| Unit Code | Unit Name | Unit Hours | Unit Consumables |
|---|---|---|---|
| HLTWHS003 | Maintain work health and safety | 40 | $0.00 |
| CHCLEG003 | Manage legal and ethical compliance | 80 | $0.00 |
| CHCMHS001 | Work with people with mental health issues | 80 | $0.00 |
| CHCCCS044 | Follow established person-centred behaviour supports | 60 | $0.00 |
| CHCDIS017 | Facilitate community participation and social inclusion | 60 | $0.00 |
| CHCDIS018 | Facilitate ongoing skills development using a person-centred approach | 50 | $0.00 |
| CHCDIS019 | Provide person-centred services to people with disability with complex needs | 95 | $0.00 |
| Unit Code | Unit Name | Unit Hours | Unit Consumables |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHCADV001 | Facilitate the interests and rights of clients | 100 | $0.00 |
| HLTHPS006 | Assist clients with medication | 80 | $0.00 |
| CHCCCS035 | Support people with autism spectrum disorder | 55 | $0.00 |
This course involves accredited units. You will be required to complete assessment tasks to demonstrate your underpinning knowledge, skills and attributes to meet the course outcomes. A combination of written, oral and practical assessment strategies will be used in either a classroom, online or workplace environment.
Where units require demonstration of skills in a workplace environment, you will have the opportunity to do this either in your own workplace (where appropriate), through a practical placement, or by using one of the Institute's simulated workshops/classrooms. Detailed information about the types, conduct and dates of assessments will be provided in advance. You will also be provided with information about the opportunity for reassessment and appeal.
Here's an outline of fees and costs associated with your course.
Your fees each year can be made up of 3 different elements. Everyone has different circumstances that can affect what you pay and how much you pay. :
There are 4 different rates of tuition fees. Only one will apply to you (depending on your eligibility and circumstances).
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT FEES AND ELIGIBILITY
The fees listed below are indicative only. The course fees published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Course fee funding is made available to eligible individuals by the Victorian and Commonwealth Governments. If funding is utilised, this may affect opportunities to access additional funding in the future. An accurate quote for this course will be provided during the enrolment process.
| Course fees by student type | Indicative Course Fee |
|---|---|
| Government subsidised rate (if eligible) | $4,160.00 |
| Concession rate | $835.00 |
| Full fee rate (if not eligible for govt subsidy) | $9,900.00 |
Everyone has different circumstances that can affect what you pay and how much you pay. Your fees each year are made up of 2 different elements:
There are 3 different rates of tuition fees. Only one will apply to you depending on your eligibility and circumstances. The 3 categories include:
The fees listed below are indicative only and may be subject to change without notice and given individual circumstances. Your actual fees will be calculated based on your individual circumstances at the time of enrolment. Funding made available to eligible individuals by State and Commonwealth Governments. If funding is utilised, this may affect future opportunities to access additional funding in the future.
A Free TAFE Pathways Program is a group of courses that complement each other to help you continue to train for the career and industry you may wish to work in. For eligible students, these courses are tuition fee free. Depending on the course, you may still be required to pay material fees. The consumable fees for this course are listed in the above table.
Find out more about the Free TAFE Pathways Program and eligibility or contact us.
Some courses require specific resources or materials necessary for your study eg: tools of the trade, excursions, etc. Final costs will be determined upon enrolment.
| Additional course fees | Indicative Course Fee |
|---|---|
| Course consumable/materials (approximate) | $0.00 |
An annual student services fee contributes to the provision of student engagement, learning and support services.
| Student service fee | Annual amount |
|---|---|
| Concession rate | $100.00 |
| Standard rate | $150.00 |
This fee is non-refundable upon commencement of your course. Some students may be exempt from the student service fee. Your fee will be confirmed based on your circumstances when you enrol.
Your course may require you to purchase additional materials or books (eg uniform, stationery, textbooks). Some of these items are optional and some are mandatory. You can purchase these items from Campion Education, second-hand or via another supplier. Click here to find out more.
You can download the booklist for this course here: HERE
Once we have processed your enrolment form, you will receive an email with your invoice.
You have three options when organising your payment:
Payments will need to be arranged within five(5) business days of receiving the email containing your invoice.
We also offer a range of scholarships each year which you may be eligible to apply for to assist with course fees.
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This is Free TAFE course. Free TAFE is a Victorian Government program that covers tuition fees for priority courses for students who are eligible for government-subsidised training. There may still be some costs like course materials, uniform or excursions applicable to the course you select.
A Free TAFE Pathways Program is a group of courses that complement each other to help you continue to train for the career and industry you may wish to work in.
For eligible students, these courses are tuition fee free. Depending on the course, you may still be required to pay material fees. The consumable fees for this course are listed in the above table.
Find out more about Free TAFE Pathways Program and eligibility or contact our Customer Service team.
Skill sets are courses that are available free of any tuition fees for eligible applicants.
These courses are not part of the Free TAFE program and therefore will not impact your eligibility to study a Free TAFE course in the future.
Right now this course is only offered at limited locations, however, we’d welcome you to register your interest in your preferred study location. This will help us to plan for future course delivery locations.
This is Free TAFE course. Free TAFE is a Victorian Government program that covers tuition fees for priority courses for students who are eligible for government-subsidised training. There may still be some costs like course materials, uniform or excursions applicable to the course you select.
A Free TAFE Pathways Program is a group of courses that complement each other to help you continue to train for the career and industry you may wish to work in.
For eligible students, these courses are tuition fee free. Depending on the course, you may still be required to pay material fees. The consumable fees for this course are listed in the above table.
Find out more about Free TAFE Pathways Program and eligibility or contact our Customer Service team.
Skill sets are courses that are available free of any tuition fees for eligible applicants.
These courses are not part of the Free TAFE program and therefore will not impact your eligibility to study a Free TAFE course in the future.
Right now this course is only offered at limited locations, however, we’d welcome you to register your interest in your preferred study location. This will help us to plan for future course delivery locations.
