Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Disability Support
Certificate IV in Disability Support
CHC43121
BIC1
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
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.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWJ3 | CHC43115 | Certificate IV in Disability | Qualification |
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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.
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