CHC43115

Certificate IV in Disability

Kick start your career in disability services with this intermediate-level qualification that will equip you to work in a diverse range of community services settings.

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NEXT INTAKE On campus: Hervey Bay Start date: 10 Jul 2023 Duration: 18 months

STUDY LOCATIONS Greater Brisbane Darling Downs and South West Wide Bay Burnett

WAYS TO STUDY On campus Apprenticeships and traineeships

WHAT YOU'LL PAY

Fee-Free TAFE

Concession

$185

Subsidised

$1,025

Full Fee

$4,915

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Course overview

Get a head start on your career in disability services with the intermediate-level qualification. This course will set you up to work in a number of community services settings, or pursue further education at a diploma level or higher.

According to the Australian Government's Job Outlook service, the number of people working in community and welfare support is expected to grow strongly in the coming years. This large occupation has strong job prospects with around 30,000 job openings anticipated over the next five years.

This certificate course covers a range of specialised skills and knowledge including recognising healthy body systems, understanding person-centred support, and advocating for people with a disability. Our specialised and highly-skilled teachers will give you one-on-one guidance and valuable insight into working to support people with a disability to meet their goals.

Successful completion of this course will qualify you to work in a variety of community services roles and settings with a focus on supporting people with a disability.

What can I do?

Volunteer Coordinator
NDIS support worker or provider
Disability Support Team Leader
Disability Support Worker
Disability Officer
Coordinator of Volunteers
Care Service Team Leader

Course outcome:

CHC43115 Certificate IV in Disability

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What you will study

The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core and 3 elective units from the list below. You will also be required to undertake 120 hours of vocational placement in an approved setting.

UNIT CODE
UNIT NAME

UNIT CODE
CHCCCS015

Provide individualised support

UNIT CODE :
CHCCCS015

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to organise, provide and monitor support services within the limits established by an individualised plan. The individualised plan refers to the support or service provision plan developed for the individual accessing the service and may have many different names in different organisations.
UNIT NAME
Provide individualised support

UNIT CODE
CHCDIS002

Follow established person-centred behaviour supports

UNIT CODE :
CHCDIS002

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to implement behaviour support strategies outlined in an individualised behaviour support plan for a person with disability.
UNIT NAME
Follow established person-centred behaviour supports

UNIT CODE
CHCDIS005

Develop and provide person-centred service responses

UNIT CODE :
CHCDIS005

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop, implement and monitor service responses with a person with disability. Work is undertaken within a legislative and ethical framework to ensure the provision of high quality, person-centred service delivery which supports the person's aspirations, needs, rights and interests.
UNIT NAME
Develop and provide person-centred service responses

UNIT CODE
CHCDIS007

Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability

UNIT CODE :
CHCDIS007

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to facilitate the empowerment of people with disability to deliver rights based services using a person-centred approach. It should be carried out in conjunction with individualised plans.
UNIT NAME
Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability

UNIT CODE
CHCDIS008

Facilitate community participation and social inclusion

UNIT CODE :
CHCDIS008

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop and facilitate person-centred strategies for participation in various community settings, functions and activities to enhance the psychosocial well being and lifestyle of a person with disability.
UNIT NAME
Facilitate community participation and social inclusion

UNIT CODE
CHCDIS009

Facilitate ongoing skills development using a person-centred approach

UNIT CODE :
CHCDIS009

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan, implement and review formal and informal ongoing skills development, in collaboration with a person with disability and incorporate into the person's individualised plan.
UNIT NAME
Facilitate ongoing skills development using a person-centred approach

UNIT CODE
CHCDIS010

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

UNIT CODE :
CHCDIS010

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide person-centred services to people with disability with complex or special support needs under the supervision of a relevant professional.
UNIT NAME
Provide person-centred services to people with disability with complex needs

UNIT CODE
CHCDIV001

Work with diverse people

UNIT CODE :
CHCDIV001

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work respectfully with people from diverse social and cultural groups and situations, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.
UNIT NAME
Work with diverse people

UNIT CODE
CHCLEG003

Manage legal and ethical compliance

UNIT CODE :
CHCLEG003

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to research information about compliance and ethical practice responsibilities, and then develop and monitor policies and procedures to meet those responsibilities.
UNIT NAME
Manage legal and ethical compliance

UNIT CODE
HLTAAP001

Recognise healthy body systems

UNIT CODE :
HLTAAP001

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work with basic information about the human body and to recognise and promote ways to maintain healthy functioning of the body.
UNIT NAME
Recognise healthy body systems

UNIT CODE
HLTWHS002

Follow safe work practices for direct client care

UNIT CODE :
HLTWHS002

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required for a worker to participate in safe work practices to ensure their own health and safety, and that of others in work environments that involve caring directly for clients. It has a focus on maintaining safety of the worker, the people being supported and other community members.
UNIT NAME
Follow safe work practices for direct client care

UNIT CODE
UNIT NAME

North and Far North Queensland / Wide Bay Burnett

North and Far North Queensland / Wide Bay Burnett

UNIT CODE
CHCADV002

Provide advocacy and representation services

UNIT CODE :
CHCADV002

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to formally represent the interests of service users. Representation will include the development of community representative and industry participative roles and positions in influencing policy processes and decision-making forums.
UNIT NAME
Provide advocacy and representation services

UNIT CODE
CHCDIS004

Communicate using augmentative and alternative communication strategies

UNIT CODE :
CHCDIS004

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to communicate with people who have complex communication needs through effective use of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) strategies and systems.
UNIT NAME
Communicate using augmentative and alternative communication strategies

UNIT CODE
CHCLLN001

Respond to client language, literacy and numeracy needs

UNIT CODE :
CHCLLN001

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify situations where client language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) skills may be impeding access to services, to adjust service delivery, and to refer appropriately to improve client outcomes.
UNIT NAME
Respond to client language, literacy and numeracy needs

Note: For some courses, not all electives are available at all campuses.

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CAMPUS	START DATES	DURATION	WORKLOAD	STUDY MODE	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Toowoomba	Anytime	1 year	Full time 2 night Zoom sessions per week, 4 x 1 week residential blocks (one per term) at Toowoomba campus, plus 120 hours of Vocational Placement	Mixed mode	Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Concession: $185 Subsidised: $1,025 Full fee: $4,915 Apply

CAMPUS	START DATES	DURATION	WORKLOAD	STUDY MODE	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Hervey Bay	10 Jul 2023	18 months	Full time: Plus 120 hours of Vocational Placement	Mixed mode	Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Concession: $185 Subsidised: $1,025 Full fee: $4,915 Apply

CAMPUS	APPRENTICESHIP/TRAINEESHIP	DELIVERY MODE
South Bank	Traineeship	WORKPLACE	DROP IN DAYS	BLOCK TRAINING	DAY RELEASE	MOBILE VAN	MIXED MODE

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CAMPUS	START DATES	DURATION	WORKLOAD	STUDY MODE	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Toowoomba	Anytime	1 year	Full time 2 night Zoom sessions per week, 4 x 1 week residential blocks (one per term) at Toowoomba campus, plus 120 hours of Vocational Placement	Mixed mode	Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Concession: $185 Subsidised: $1,025 Full fee: $4,915 Apply

CAMPUS	START DATES	DURATION	WORKLOAD	STUDY MODE	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Hervey Bay	10 Jul 2023	18 months	Full time: Plus 120 hours of Vocational Placement	Mixed mode	Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Concession: $185 Subsidised: $1,025 Full fee: $4,915 Apply

CAMPUS	APPRENTICESHIP/TRAINEESHIP	DELIVERY MODE
South Bank	Traineeship	WORKPLACE	DROP IN DAYS	BLOCK TRAINING	DAY RELEASE	MOBILE VAN	MIXED MODE

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Costs:

Eligible apprentices and trainees that meet the Queensland state funding requirements will be charged a set fee per nominal hour. These fees are calculated at a regulated rate of $1.60 per nominal hour. Concession rates apply for students who hold a current Health Care Card or who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

Non-funded apprentices and trainees will be charged a fee for service cost. These will be confirmed prior to the commencement of training.
Information regarding costs will be outlined on the agreed training plan, which will be provided to the employer and apprentice or trainee at time of induction.

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Certificate IV in Disability (CHC43115)

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Certificate IV in Disability

COURSE CODE: CHC43115

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How can I pay for this course?

No matter what your circumstances, TAFE Queensland has a payment option to suit you. If you are unsure of what’s right for you, get in touch. We’re here to help.

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Upfront payment

This may be the full fee for the course, or the student contribution amount if you are eligible for a subsidy or concession.

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Important Information

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Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course.

Placement

You may be required to have full COVID-19 vaccination to undertake vocational placement in a range of Community Services organisations. Potential students are advised to seek current information as policies may be updated.

If you are not currently employed in industry, during your course you will be required to complete Vocational Placement so you can start practising your new skills in a real-world environment. You’ll be required to work shifts determined by your placement provider. TAFE Queensland will be able to assist in arranging suitable placements.

Completing placement is compulsory and you will be expected to manage family and work commitments in order to complete this. You are required to complete Vocational Placement in an approved workplace, as part of your qualification.

Prior to Placement, students will need to complete and provide evidence of the following checks:

• Students must complete their online NDIS Worker Screening Clearance application at this link - NDIS Worker Screening Unit (WSU) and nominate TAFE Queensland (as their employer). There is no cost to students. TAFE Queensland can then verify each student.

• Students must also complete the NDIS Worker Orientation Online Modules (4 modules/approximately 90 minutes in total). Upon completion, students will need to provide their Certificate of Completion to both TAFE Queensland and their placement provider.

• Additionally, if students work with children on Placement, they will also need a Blue Card Working with Children Check (Blue Card in Queensland).

• Please note: Students can apply for both the NDIS Worker Screening Clearance and Blue Card by completing a combined application via the NDIS Worker Screening portal noted above NDIS Worker Screening Unit (WSU).

Please note: TAFE Queensland wishes to warn you, as a Blue Card applicant, that it is an offence for a disqualified person to sign a Blue Card application. For further information regarding 'disqualified' persons, please contact Blue Card Services.

Depending on where your placement is conducted, further checks may be required and your Vocational Placement Coordinator or Teacher will discuss this with you.

Need to know

To be eligible for the Higher Level Skills subsidised or Fee-Free TAFE price, you must:

hold the Certificate III in Individual Support (or superseded qualification) and be an existing worker in the Community Services and Health Industry (which includes parents and unpaid carers of NDIS participants). Existing workers must provide a letter from their employer stating that they are an employee of the organisation or a current payslip that displays the ABN and Trading name;
be aged 15 years or over, and no longer at school;
permanently reside in Queensland;
be an Australian citizen, permanent resident (includes humanitarian entrant), temporary resident with the necessary visa and work permits on the pathway to permanent residency, or a New Zealand citizen; and
not hold or be currently enrolled in a Certificate IV or higher-level qualification (does not include qualifications completed at school or foundation skills training).

Transition statement

Replacement qualification
This qualification has been replaced by CHC43121 - Certificate IV in Disability, as of 22 November 2022. A transition period applies to enable current students to complete their study. The transition period finishes on 21 November 2023.

Assessment Methods

Skill and knowledge assessments are an essential step in progressing through your course. You may be assessed in a number of ways while you are studying at TAFE Queensland, including observation, written assessment, questioning, portfolios, work samples, third-party feedback, and through recognition of prior learning. Read more about assessment methods.

Pathways

University pathways

If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.

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How to Apply

Direct application

If you're ready to get started, simply hit the Apply Now button on your preferred course information page and get your application underway online.

For International students

International students can either apply directly through our TAFE Queensland International Application portal, or through one of our education agents. Our registered agents can assist you with your visa application and guide you through the enrolment process. If you are from this list of countries, you will need to apply through an agent.
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Course Disclaimer

All information was accurate at time of publication, however TAFE policies, tuition fees and course content is subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolment numbers. Timetable information is subject to change prior to commencement and/or during the duration of your course.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and credit transfers

Fast track your way to a formal qualification by earning credit for the things you already know. We can assess your skills, directly apply credits from previous successful study, and give you advanced standing in your course.

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Certificate IV in Disability

Course overview

What can I do?

Course outcome:

World-class teachers

Fee-Free TAFE

Core units

Elective Units

Download Brochure

Ask a question

Certificate IV in Disability

Payment Options

How can I pay for this course?

Payment plan

Upfront payment

Important Information

Read this before applying

Entry requirements

Placement

Need to know

Transition statement

Assessment Methods

Pathways

University pathways

How to Apply

Direct application

For International students

Course Disclaimer

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and credit transfers

Related Courses

Certificate III in Individual Support

Careers

Diploma of Community Services

Careers

Certificate IV in Youth Work

Careers