Description:
Get to develop your skills with the “Certificate IV in Disability Support” course for community service people. This course has arranged all the important tools to learn everything. This certificate course has covered the complex needs of clients, identifying abuse, managing work health, recognising crisis situations, advocacy services, development service programs, communication and many more important topics. The course trainer will give you valuable insight and solid guidance to support people who have a disability. Even empathy and compassion are qualities that will be taught you through this course. Learners of this course will take responsibility for their own outputs.
As a support worker, you will provide support in a manner that will empower people with disabilities to achieve their personal goals. After completing this course successfully, you will be able to work in a variety of service roles, work without direct supervision, or be required to supervise and/or coordinate a small team. Lastly, this course will help you further your career in the disability support sector.
Why You Should Enroll in this Course:
Everything you learn from this course is directly connected to the real world. Our expert course trainers maintain strong industry knowledge and possess standard skills. This course will give you all the guidelines and much more. If you are passionate about building your career in the community service industry, then this course is for you. Not only you just will you get to learn to provide service, but you will also be able to manage legal & ethical compliance and follow safe work practices.
Potential Job Opportunities:
The Community & welfare support industry is growing, and there are several job opportunities:
- Social Educator (Disability)
- Day Support Disability Officer
- Marketing Coordinator (Disability)
- Local area coordinator
- Social trainer
- Disability Team Leader
- Disabilities Supervisor
- Project Officer
- Disability Support Assistant (Schools)
- Job coordinator
- Disability Service Officer
- Senior Disability Worker
- Lifestyle Support Officer
- Senior Personal Care Assistant
- Community Development Officer
- Support Facilitator (Disability)
- Behavioural Support Officer
Entry Requirements
This is an open entry program of study with participants needing to read, write and communicate in English to a level to perform the job.
- Students will be required to complete a “Language, Literacy & Numeracy (LLN)” evaluation to determine suitability for the course.
- Students must undertake a “Pre-Training Review” prior to determine suitable for the course.
- Students must be over 18 years of age to conduct practical work placement.
- Students are required to be able to access appropriate technology (including a computer). Students must have sufficient digital literacy. Further details will be discussed upon application.
- Students must obtain a volunteer Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) (commonly known as a police check) at their own expense. Please note, if there is a Disclosable Court Outcome on the record, we are unable to assist with placement, as industry partners require a clear record. In Victoria, this includes any offences by adults up to 10 years ago, and this requirement is non-negotiable.
- Students must obtain a volunteer Working with Children Check at their own cost.
- Students are required to obtain an NDIS Worker Screening Check at their own expense.
Packaging Rules
- Total number of units = 10
- 7 core units
- 3 elective units, consisting of:
- at least 2 units from the electives listed below
- up to 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 for details of prerequisites.
All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
CHCCCS044 Follow established person-centred behaviour supports
CHCDIS017 Facilitate community participation and social inclusion
CHCDIS018 Facilitate ongoing skills development using a person-centred approach
CHCDIS019 Provide person-centred services to people with disability with complex needs
CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance
CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues
HLTWHS003 Maintain work health and safety
CHCAOD001 Work in an alcohol and other drugs context
CHCCCS017 Provide loss and grief support
CHCCCS041 Recognise healthy body systems
Opportunity for Credit Transfers (CT) & Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
If students have already successfully completed unit/s of competency which are included within the qualification AHT offers, credit may be granted.
Competencies gained through other formal study or experience may be acknowledged through a Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process.
Homework & At Home Study
Students are required to complete assessments outside of class time, which depending on a student’s underpinning knowledge, may be approximately 8 – 10 hours per week. Assessments will require access to a computer for research on the internet, accessing Microsoft Teams (AHT will provide you with on course commencement).
Why Choose Ambassador College:
We not only provide theoretical knowledge, but also students will get practical knowledge to enhance their career
Students, during the course period will get the necessary support and various important tools from us for their desire course.
Course Summary
- Qualification Name:
- CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support
- Number of Units: 10
- 7 core units
- 3 elective units
- Study Mode:
- Blended - Online and Work Experience
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