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CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support

CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support

National ID CHC43121 State ID BIC1
Qualify to be a disability carer

This nationally recognised course provides the job-ready skills to be a fully qualified disability carer.

At SM TAFE, students will gain a specialised skillset to support people with disability in a range of community and residential settings.

 

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Support worker pushes elderly person in a wheelchair.

This qualification is directly aligned with priority industry areas where the jobs are today, and into the future. As part of the state government Lower fees, local skills initiative, from 1 January 2020 through to 31 December 2025 you'll only pay half the course fees, capped for each year at $1,200; or $400 (plus resource fee) if you're aged 15—24 or eligible for a concession. Find out more

Online study is available for this course. Be sure to check the study requirements tab for information about studying this course using eCampus including study assistance and our helpful online study guide, then use the apply now link where you see the online study option. 

Overview

Campus Mandurah | Rockingham

When Continuous enrolment

Study Mode Online | Traineeship

Study a qualification that open doors to a range of job opportunities in the direct care industry, whilst giving back to the community. This formal qualification provides the skills and knowledge to empower people with disability to achieve greater levels of independence.

This qualification reflects the role of individuals 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.

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  • working effectively in the direct care industry and caring for people with disability
  • enabling clients to maintain independence
  • safety procedures and ethical behaviour
  • infection control practices
  • working with cultural diversity
  • workplace health and safety
  • using augmentative and alternative communication strategies

In order to make an informed choice about the suitability of this course, you must take into account the essential skills and knowledge required to undertake this study.

  • excellent observational skills - to be able to identify changes in behaviour, abilities and environment
  • good communication skills to liaise/work with a range of people
  • good listening and writing skills
  • be able to deal with physical demands of manual tasks including personal care work and lifting
  • basic problem solving skills and the ability to respond to immediate safety risks
  • Tolerance, patience and the willingness to work with people from different backgrounds and cultures

Have you got what it takes to be successful in this career? Our Core Skills guide lists the skills and attributes necessary to study and work in this field.

See the Core Skills required (303 KB) (PDF document - opens in a new tab)

Important information

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All year round

Details

When All year round
Where Mandurah
How

Units and fees

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
CHCCCS044 Follow established person-centred behaviour supports $105.30 $31.20 $46.50
CHCDIS017 Facilitate community participation and social inclusion $81.00 $24.00 $56.75
CHCDIS018 Facilitate ongoing skills development using a person-centred approach $81.00 $24.00 $56.75
CHCDIS019 Provide person-centred services to people with disability with complex needs $137.70 $40.80 $76.25
CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance $113.40 $33.60 $46.50
CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues $81.00 $24.00 $13.50
HLTWHS003 Maintain work health and safety $64.80 $19.20 $58.25

Elective

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
Facilitate individual service planning and delivery
$97.20 $28.80 $43.25
Develop and provide person-centred service responses
$105.30 $31.20 $59.75
Prepare for NDIS support coordination
$97.20 $28.80 $36.00

Indicative fees and charges 

The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers. 

All year round

Details

When All year round
Where Mandurah
How

Units and fees

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
CHCCCS044 Follow established person-centred behaviour supports $105.30 $31.20 $46.50
CHCDIS017 Facilitate community participation and social inclusion $81.00 $24.00 $56.75
CHCDIS018 Facilitate ongoing skills development using a person-centred approach $81.00 $24.00 $56.75
CHCDIS019 Provide person-centred services to people with disability with complex needs $137.70 $40.80 $76.25
CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance $113.40 $33.60 $46.50
CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues $81.00 $24.00 $13.50
HLTWHS003 Maintain work health and safety $64.80 $19.20 $58.25

Elective

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
Facilitate individual service planning and delivery
$97.20 $28.80 $43.25
Develop and provide person-centred service responses
$105.30 $31.20 $59.75
Prepare for NDIS support coordination
$97.20 $28.80 $36.00

Indicative fees and charges 

The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers. 

Details

When All year round
How Traineeship

Indicative fees and charges 

The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers. 

Units

National ID Unit title
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
National ID Unit title
CHCCCS006 Facilitate individual service planning and delivery
CHCDIS015 Develop and provide person-centred service responses
CHCDIS021 Prepare for NDIS support coordination

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