Qualification Outline

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22/07/2026 5:19 AM AWST

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Certificate IV in Disability Support

Certificate IV in Disability Support

Qualification
National Code:
CHC43121
State Code:
BIC1
TGA Status:
Current
DTWD Status:
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0905 - Human Welfare Studies And Services
Original TGA Release Date
23/11/2022
Approved Date
19/05/2023
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
555
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
23/11/2022
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 23/11/2022 Current Approved
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 individualised plan, and work without direct supervision. They may be required to supervise and/or coordinate a small team.
The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = Ten (10)
- Seven (7) core units
- Three (3) elective units, consisting of:
- At least two (2) units from the electives listed below
- Up to one (1) unit from the electives listed below, or any current endorsed Training Package or accredited course.

Units marked with * have one or more prerequisite units. Please refer to individual units on training.gov.au (TGA) for details of prerequisites.

All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
1. Core Units

All seven (7) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OEI01 CHCDIS017 Facilitate community participation and social inclusion 50 Unit of competency
OEI04 CHCDIS018 Facilitate ongoing skills development using a person-centred approach 50 Unit of competency
OEH22 CHCCCS044 Follow established person-centred behaviour supports 65 Unit of competency
WG740 HLTWHS003 Maintain work health and safety 40 Unit of competency
AVB80 CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance 70 Unit of competency
OEI03 CHCDIS019 Provide person-centred services to people with disability with complex needs 85 Unit of competency
AVB69 CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues 50 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

Three (3) electives must be completed, with at least two (2) selected from the list below.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AVC76 CHCCCS001 Address the needs of people with chronic disease 50 Unit of competency
AVC74 CHCCCS004 Assess co-existing needs 60 Unit of competency
AVA37 HLTHPS006 Assist clients with medication 25 Unit of competency
AVC75 CHCCCS002 Assist with movement 20 Unit of competency
AVC71 CHCCCS005 Conduct individual assessments 50 Unit of competency
AVB18 HLTAAP002 Confirm physical health status 50 Unit of competency
OEH21 CHCPAL004 Contribute to planning and implementation of care services using a palliative approach 50 Unit of competency
OEH23 CHCCCS039 Coordinate and monitor home-based support 30 Unit of competency
OEH20 CHCDIS022 Coordinate NDIS participant support 70 Unit of competency
OEI05 CHCPAL003 Deliver care services using a palliative approach 65 Unit of competency
OCE46 BSBLDR411 Demonstrate leadership in the workplace 45 Unit of competency
AVC69 CHCCCS007 Develop and implement service programs 55 Unit of competency
OEH31 CHCDIS016 Develop and promote positive person-centred behaviour supports 40 Unit of competency
OEH27 CHCDIS015 Develop and provide person-centred service responses 65 Unit of competency
OEH32 CHCDIS014 Develop and use strategies for communication with augmentative and alternative communication systems 55 Unit of competency
AVC72 CHCCCS008 Develop strategies to address unmet needs 60 Unit of competency
AVB76 CHCMGT001 Develop, implement and review quality framework 85 Unit of competency
OEI10 CHCCCS034 Facilitate independent travel 35 Unit of competency
AVC70 CHCCCS006 Facilitate individual service planning and delivery 60 Unit of competency
AVC96 CHCADV001 Facilitate the interests and rights of clients 55 Unit of competency
AVZ82 HLTFSE001 Follow basic food safety practices 25 Unit of competency
OEH38 CHCCCS033 Identify and report abuse 65 Unit of competency
OCE26 BSBSTR402 Implement continuous improvement 35 Unit of competency
OCE19 BSBLDR413 Lead effective workplace relationships 40 Unit of competency
AVC67 CHCCCS010 Maintain a high standard of service 30 Unit of competency
AVC07 CHCDIV003 Manage and promote diversity 40 Unit of competency
AVB75 CHCMGT002 Manage partnership agreements with service providers 40 Unit of competency
WG741 HLTWHS004 Manage work health and safety 40 Unit of competency
AVB92 CHCINM001 Meet statutory and organisation information requirements 85 Unit of competency
OEH30 CHCDIS021 Prepare for NDIS support coordination 60 Unit of competency
OEI09 CHCCCS042 Prepare meals 25 Unit of competency
AVC08 CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety 30 Unit of competency
AVC95 CHCADV002 Provide advocacy and representation services 45 Unit of competency
AVC60 CHCCCS017 Provide loss and grief support 40 Unit of competency
OEH36 CHCAGE009 Provide services for older people 55 Unit of competency
OEI06 CHCDIS023 Provide specialised support 70 Unit of competency
AVC59 CHCCCS018 Provide suicide bereavement support 40 Unit of competency
OEH24 CHCAGE011 Provide support to people living with dementia 70 Unit of competency
AVC58 CHCCCS019 Recognise and respond to crisis situations 40 Unit of competency
ODI63 HLTOHC007 Recognise and respond to oral health issues 25 Unit of competency
OEI08 CHCCCS041 Recognise healthy body systems 70 Unit of competency
OEH34 CHCCCS035 Support people with autism spectrum disorder 50 Unit of competency
OEH26 CHCCCS043 Support positive mealtime experiences 25 Unit of competency
OEH37 CHCCCS036 Support relationships with carer and family 40 Unit of competency
AVC51 CHCCCS026 Transport individuals 10 Unit of competency
AVC31 CHCCOM002 Use communication to build relationships 45 Unit of competency
OEH29 CHCCCS037 Visit client residence 60 Unit of competency
OEH28 CHCDIS020 Work effectively in disability support 60 Unit of competency
AVB63 CHCMHS007 Work effectively in trauma informed care 40 Unit of competency
AVC85 CHCAOD001 Work in an alcohol and other drugs context 55 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWJ3 CHC43115 Certificate IV in Disability Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

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.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(TR07770) DISABILITY WORK (LEVEL 4) Traineeship