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Qualification Description

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 individualized plan, and work without direct supervision. They may be required to supervise and/or coordinate a small team.

Packaging Rules

To be awarded a CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support, you need to complete a total of 10 Units of Competency as follows:

• 7 core units

• 3 elective units

Work Placement Requirements:

CHC43115 Certificate IV in Disability has a theory and a practical component which must both be completed satisfactorily before a student can be declared overall competent. Students are required to complete 120 hours of supervised practical placement in a Disability Organisation.

Our RTO placement officer supports all students placement, students are welcome to organise their own placement should they choose to.

Requirements prior to work placement for Guidestar Training in Victoria.

• Completed theory work for all units of competency unless otherwise arranged with the Training Coordinator

• Police Clearance (no more than a year old)

• A valid Working with Children Check

• Proof of Manual Handling Training (Done at Guidestar Training)

Recognition of Prior Learning:

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is available to all students applying for CHC43115 Certificate IV in Disability. Recognition of prior learning is the recognition of your current skills and knowledge acquired through prior learning from other training, work or life experience. RPL assessment helps you get qualification you deserve without having to duplicate learning. Ask our friendly staff about our RPL process. You can do this via email or phone contact as follows:

• (03) 93564646

• Email: admin@guidestartraining.com.au

Qualification Description

Holders of Certificate IV in Disability can be employed in roles such as:

Social Educator (Disability), Day Support Disability Officer, Marketing Coordinator (Disability), Local area coordinator, Social trainer , Disability Team Leader, Disabilities Supervisor, Project Officer, Disability Support Assistant (Schools), Job coordinator, Disability Service Officer, Senior Disability Worker, Lifestyle Support Officer, Senior Personal Care Assistant, Community Development Officer, Support Facilitator (Disability), Behavioural Support Officer

OUR COURSE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

. Satisfactorily complete Guidestar Training’s Pre-Training Review Process which includes language, literacy and numeracy test (LLN).

. Be over 18 at the time of course commencement.

CORE UNITS & ELECTIVE UNITS FOR THIS QUALIFICATION

Core Units

CHCCCS044 Follow established person-centred behaviour supports

CHCDIS017 Facilitate community participation and social inclusion

CHCDIS018 Facilitate ongoing skills development using a person-centred approach

CHCDIS019 Provide person-centred services to people with disability with complex needs

CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance

CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues

HLTWHS003 Maintain work health and safety

Elective Units

CHCADV001 Facilitate the interests and rights of clients

CHCCCS036 Support relationships with carer and family

CHCDIS015 Develop and provide person-centred service responses

Course Duration & Study Options

These course is designed to be completed over a period of 52 weeks.

We have day, Evening and Weekend classes

For more information about the specifics of each course, times and locations please contact us:

Email: admin@guidestartraining.com.au

Ph: (03) 93564646

ASSESSMENT ARRANGEMENTS:

Both formative and summative assessment methods are used to monitor learner progress and assess competence.

Formative assessment is used throughout the course to assess learner progress and the effectiveness of delivery.  Formal and informal knowledge checks are built into all units.

Guidestar Training ensures that the principles of assessment which are validity, reliability, flexibility and fairness are strictly adhered to by our Trainer/Assessors. Similarly, our Trainers/Assessors uphold the rules of evidence; validity, sufficiency, currency and authenticity in all our training and assessments.

AWARD GIVEN:

CHC43115 Certificate IV in Disability

GOVERNMENT FUNDING & Fees:

The SKILLS FIRST is making vocational education and training more accessible to eligible people in Victoria. The details in relation to fees can be found in our Tuition Fees Statement which can be found by clicking here or visiting the Tuition Fees Statement link under “Students” in the main menu of this website. Funding for CHC43115 Certificate IV in Disability is available to people who meet the eligibility criteria.

For more information about your funding eligibility or the specifics of each course, times, and locations, please contact us today.

Email: admin@guidestartraining.com.au

Ph: (03) 93564646