Entry Requirements
Entry requirements apply.
CHC43115 Certificate IV in Disability
Overview
The CHC43115 Certificate IV in Disability qualification reflects the role of workers in the disability sector in a range of community settings and clients’ homes. To encourage people with varying disabilities to be independent, participate in the community, support relationships, and provide individualised care.
This course can be delivered via a Digital Classroom or flexible program of classroom training and self-paced learning activities. Students have up to 12 months to complete the course, including 26 weeks’ training program and self-directed learning.
Please be advised that some assessments may be conducted in a simulated environment. If you are not an existing worker in the industry, the current simulation locations are Parramatta (NSW), and Wollongong (NSW).
This course also includes a work placement component (120 hours; approx 40 hours per week) at a care facility that must be completed in order to be awarded your qualification.
ARC Entry Requirements
To be eligible for this course, students must:
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- 18 years old or over at the time of course commencement;
- Have completed Year 12 or equivalent;
- Student must already hold the Certificate III in Individual Support (or a superseded qualification) and be an Existing Worker in the Disability industry sector
- Have a minimum ACSF Level 3;
- Complete a language, literacy, and numeracy test;
- Have basic computing skills;
- Be reasonably fit and able to support and assist clients with their physical requirements;
- Submit NDIS Workers Check;
- Provide a Working with Children Check in NSW or equivalent as per state requirement (only if required by the workplace) – see more;
- Provide a Vaccination Card;
- Be able to attend work placement;
- Have access to black work trousers, enclosed black leather, or rubber shoes;
- Have access to a computer/laptop/tablet/smartphone device with up to date software and a stable internet connection, and
- Provide their USI.
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- Digital classroom students will be required to attend workshops for practical skills demonstration/assessments, this will be communicated to students in advance.
*Queensland only; QLD prospective students enrolling in CHC43115 Certificate IV in Disability must already hold CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (or superseded qualification) and be an Existing Worker in the Disability industry sector, which includes parents and unpaid carers of NDIS participants. For other states, students only need to be currently employed in a care role in the CHC sector
Possible Job Roles
At the beginning of your career? Or are you looking for a career change? The CHC43115 Certificate IV in Disability qualification could lead to employment in a position such as:
Disability support worker
Community care worker
Residential care officer
Personal care assistant
ARC Training does not guarantee successful completion of this course or guarantee employment.
Training and Assessment Activities
The CHC43115 Certificate IV in Disability qualification assessment methods may include but are not limited to:
- Short answers, projects, reports, demo / role-play, portfolio.
- Work placement assessment.
In addition to the assessment methods above, students are required to commit to participating in self-directed learning throughout the duration of their studies.
Support Services
Students will be provided the following support services:
- LLN support
- Career counselling
- Tutorials
- Assessment support
- Referral to personal counselling.
Qualification Structure
There are fourteen (14) units of competency to complete, comprising of eleven (11) core units and three (3) elective units of competency. Please see below for our standard CHC43115 Certificate IV in Disability.
One of our ARC representatives will be happy to discuss unit selection, recognition of prior learning and credit transfer.
CORE | |
UNIT CODE |
UNIT TITLE |
| CHCCCS015 | Provide individualised support |
| CHCDIS002 | Follow established person-centred behaviour supports |
| CHCDIS005 | Develop and provide person-centred service responses |
| CHCDIS007 | Facilitate the empowerment of people with a disability |
| CHCDIS008 | Facilitate community participation and social inclusion |
| CHCDIS009 | Facilitate ongoing skills development using a person-centred approach |
| CHCDIS010 | Provide person-centred services to people with complex needs |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
| CHCLEG003 | Manage legal and ethical compliance |
| HLTAAP001 | Recognise healthy body systems |
| HLTWHS002 | Follow safe work practices for direct client care |
Elective | |
UNIT CODE |
UNIT TITLE |
| CHCADV001 | Facilitate the interests and rights of clients |
| CHCDIS004 | Communicate using augmentative and alternate communication strategies |
| CHCCCS025 | Support relationships with carers and families |
Please note: electives may change, depending on organisational and student needs.
This qualification opened doors for me in ways I couldn’t have imagined when I started. Thank you ARC Training and especially my trainer Beverly Hampshire – you were amazing. I can’t wait to get started on my Diploma with ARC
Policies, Terms & Conditions
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Course Cost
Government funding may be available for eligible participants in ACT, NSW and QLD, please see links below. If you are not eligible for government funding the course can be delivered as a Fee for Service program. Please contact 02 8833 3999 for more information. To see our Refund Policy, please click here.
Please note: ARC Training will not collect prepaid fees from students in excess of $1500.00
NSW Government Subsidy
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Student Fees Payable:
Fee Exempt: $ 0 | Concession: $ 240.00 | First Qualification: $ 1,990.00 | Subsequent Qualification: $ 2,320.00
Traineeship:
Concession: $ 240.00 | First and Subsequent Qualification: $ 1000.00
QLD Government Subsidy
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For Workforce Training (B2B Clients):
Please call Bec Hogan (0413 970 496) to discuss revised 2022 pricing.
Higher Level Skills Program*:
Concessional: $ 2,100.00 | Non-concessional: $2,800
*Student eligibility restrictions apply: Student must be an Existing Worker in the Community Services and Health industry and hold a CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support.
ACT Government Subsidy
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Student Fees Payable:
Tuition Fee: $220 | Fee Concession: $ 110.00
Student Fees Payable:
Tuition Fee: $350 | Fee Concession: $ 175.00
SA Government Subsidy
Supported by Government of South Australia.
Participant Eligibility Criteria apply. Click here for more information about Skilling South Australia Government Subsidy.
Concessional: $ 240.00 | Non-concessional: $480.00
Fee For Service
Total student fee:
Face to Face Training: $5,500
Digital Classroom Training: $4,950
ARC Training can organise a payment plan with you to cover the cost of the course. Please contact 02 8833 3999 for more information.
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