Qualification Outline

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Certificate IV in Disability

Certificate IV in Disability

Qualification
National Code:
CHC40308
State Code:
D280
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0905 - Human Welfare Studies And Services
Original TGA Release Date
25/03/2011
Approved Date
04/08/2009
Stream of Study
Subsequent to Initial Vocational (4000)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
700
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/03/2011
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 25/03/2011 Current Approved
Description

This qualification addresses work in residential group homes, training resource centres, day respite centres and open employment services, other community settings and clients' homes.
These workers:
Apply knowledge and skills gained through qualifications and/or previous experience to provide training and support to people with disabilities to enhance their ability to achieve greater levels of independence, self reliance and community participation
Report to service managers and may liaise with health professionals and other service agencies
May work without direct supervision and may be required to supervise and/or coordinate a limited number of lower classified workers.

Occupational titles may include:
Behavioural support officer
Marketing coordinator
Development officer
Project officer (life enhancement team)
Disability officer - day support
Residential care officer
Disability support officer / worker
Senior personal care assistant
Employment coordinator (disability)
Social educator
Job coordinator
Social trainer
Lifestyle support officer
Supervisor
Local area coordinator

Schedule
Packaging Rules
15 units are required for award of this qualification including:
- 10 core units
- 5 elective units

A wide range of elective units is available, including:
- Group A electives which are recommended for culturally aware and respectful practice
- Other relevant electives listed in the qualification outline
- Units of competency to address workplace requirements and packaged at the level of this qualification or higher in Community Services and/or Health Training Packages
- Where appropriate, to address workplace requirements, up to 3 units of competency packaged at the level of this qualification or higher in other relevant Training Packages or accredited courses where the details of those courses are available on the NTIS or other public listing
1. Core Units

A total of ten (10) units must be completed.
Other choice of safety / OHS unit combination is available subject to the following:
CHCICS305A Provide behaviour support in the context of individualised plans, OR
CHCICS404A Plan and provide advanced behaviour support
AND:
HLTOHS300B Contribute to OHS processes, OR
CHCOHS312B Follow safety procedures for direct care work

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D2409 CHCDIS411A Communicate using augmentative and alternative communication strategies 50 Unit of competency
D8381 HLTOHS300B Contribute to OHS processes 30 Unit of competency
D2408 CHCDIS410A Facilitate community participation and inclusion 40 Unit of competency
D2569 CHCICS402A Facilitate individualised plans 40 Unit of competency
D2405 CHCDIS405A Facilitate skills development and maintenance 40 Unit of competency
D2399 CHCDIS302A Maintain an environment to empower people with disabilities 55 Unit of competency
D2571 CHCICS404A Plan and provide advanced behaviour support 40 Unit of competency
D8557 CHCCS411B Work effectively in the community sector 50 Unit of competency
D8561 CHCDIS301B Work effectively with people with a disability 85 Unit of competency
D8556 CHCCS400B Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework 50 Unit of competency
2. Group A Elective Units

One (1) unit to be completed
The following outlines ONE example of a training program for this qualification.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D8281 HLTHIR403C Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers 30 Unit of competency
3. Other Elective Units

Four (4) units to be complete
The following outlines ONE example of a training program for this qualification.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D2570 CHCICS403A Conduct individual assessment 50 Unit of competency
D2571 CHCICS404A Plan and provide advanced behaviour support 40 Unit of competency
D2407 CHCDIS409A Provide services to people with disabilities with complex needs 45 Unit of competency
D2210 CHCAD402D Support the interests, rights and needs of clients within duty of care requirements 55 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S281 CHC40302 Certificate IV in Disability Work Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
J013 CHC40312 Certificate IV in Disability Qualification
VET Info Notes
This training program is a representation of the qualification code CHC40308 taken from the Community Services Training Package CHC08 which should be consulted for full description of requirements. This qualification is the copyright of DEEWR.
1. This is only a model training program created in STARS on 04/08/2009 by VET Teaching & Learning, Dept of Education & Training.
Entry Requirements

Not Applicable

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