Course Overview

What you will learn

Course outline

In this course, you will learn:

• The key principles of person centred support and promoting independence
• The use of alternative strategies and techniques to communicate with people who have a disability
• Safe manual handling techniques when providing support to people with a disability
• How to facilitate the empowerment of people with a disability
• How to contribute to the ongoing skills development of the person with a disability using a strengths based approach
• How to encourage community participation and social inclusion
• How to work within legal and ethical guidelines
• How to conduct assessments
• How to develop and implement individual support plans

Course outcome

By the end of the course you will be able to confidently provide individualised support to people with a variety of support needs, while applying:

• A person centred approach
• Strategies that will maximise independence
• Active support that facilitates the empowerment of service users
• Knowledge of procedural practices within a disability support organisational context
• Strategies to manage legal and ethical compliance in an organisational context

At the end of the course, you will be issued a Certificate in CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support where competency has been achieved.

What is involved

Time commitment

All students will undertake face-to-face or online Zoom training, home study and work placement. The amount of home study required is dependent on the experience of the student and is in addition to face-to-face or online Zoom training hours.

Assessment

Assessment (including recognition of prior learning) must:

• Meet the requirements of the relevant training package or accredited course, and
• Be conducted in accordance with the principles of assessment and the rules of evidence, and
• Meet workplace and, where relevant, regulatory requirements.

For this course assessment will entail the following:

• Assessment methods include written and oral tasks, practical tasks and observation by the assessor.

You will be informed when assessments are to take place.

Work placement

While there is no mandatory work placement for CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support many of the units require competency to be assessed in a workplace. If you are employed in a workplace that provides opportunities to demonstrate the required competencies and allows workplace access to Macquarie Community College assessors, the assessment can be undertaken there.

If you are not working in a suitable environment Macquarie Community College will arrange a suitable placement for you.

Please note: Before commencing work placement, you will be required to obtain one or all of the following which will be confirmed during the enrolment process and at your course induction. If required Macquarie Community College will assist you with this application process.

• A current NDIS Worker Check (NDISWC) – (free of charge for volunteers)
• A Working with children check (WWCC) – (free of charge for volunteers)
• An up-to-date NSW vaccination record showing proof of double COVID vaccination, COVID booster and yearly flu vaccination as required Disability centres.
• Suitable work placement clothing is required. i.e., black pants, white polo shirt and leather (or leather like) fully enclosed shoes with non-slip soles.

What you need to know

Entry requirements

An appropriate level of language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) skills is required to enrol in this course. Macquarie Community College may conduct an LLN assessment as part of the pre enrolment process.

To gain entry into this course students need to have completed one of the following Certificate III qualifications.

CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability)

OR

CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability)

CHC30408 Certificate III in Disability in addition to CHCSS00125 Entry to Certificate IV in Disability Support Skill Set.

What you need to provide

• All course material is provided and inclusive with course fees
• Notepad and pen

For remote learning online Zoom classes students will need a stable internet connection on computer or laptop to participate.

Fees and government subsidies

Smart and Skilled provides government-subsidised training and higher-level courses to help you get skills to find a job and advance your career.
If you're a prospective student, please visit: https://www.macquarie.nsw.edu.au/smart-and-skilled/ where you will find everything you need to know about the Smart and Skilled program before you enrol.
*Eligibility criteria apply. This training is subsidised by the NSW Government, and as a result your fee is determined through Training Services NSW formal eligibility criteria.
Students will need to supply the required evidence in accord with the requirements of Smart and Skilled eligibility.
Not eligible for Subsidised Training: $6,930
Contact us today or call on 1300 845 888 to check your eligibility.

What you can do next

Career pathway

Successful completion of CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support, can lead to a range of potential career opportunities that are both challenging and rewarding including:

• Disability Support Worker
• Accommodation and Respite Care Worker
• Lifestyle Support Worker
• Group Home Manager
• Team Leader
• Coordinator or Supervisor

Study pathway

Upon completion of CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support, you can go on to study:

• Diploma in a nursing or community services related field