10 units of competency
including seven (7) core units
and three (3) elective units.
Location: Hobart, Adelaide, Brisbane, Launceston
Course Fee: Contact office.
Why Penny Royal College is one of the best
training organisations for Certificate IV in Disability?
Penny Royal College stands out as a
beacon of excellence in the realm of education, particularly in the field of
disability support services. With a steadfast commitment to providing top-tier
education and practical training, we proudly assert ourselves as the premier
choice for individuals aspiring to pursue a Certificate IV in Disability in
Australia. We deliver training in Hobart, Launceston, Adelaide and
Brisbane.
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Best Price
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Assignment
Support
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Self – Paced learning
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Job Coaching
About Certificate IV in Disability
This
qualification reflects the role of individuals in a range of community settings
and peoples’ homes, 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. They may be required to supervise and/or
coordinate a small team.
Course Pre-requisite
As per
the Training Package, learners must have Certificate III in Individual Support
(Disability) to commence the course. See Entry Requirements.
Course
Requirements
Learners must complete 10 units of competency including seven (7) core
units and three (3) elective units to attain this qualification CHC43121
Certificate IV in Disability Support. Elective units have been selected in
accordance with the packaging rules and are relevant to the work outcome, local
industry requirements and qualification level.
The latest
release of the qualification and packaging rules can be found at the following
link: https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/CHC43121
Learner characteristics
and target group
Target
groups for the CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support are students who
are:
· Seeking
to pursue a career in disability work
· Seeking
to enter a new industry sector
· Seeking
a pathway to higher-level qualifications.
Characteristics
of the target group are as follows:
· Students who are seeking to develop their skills and knowledge in disability work to further their career prospects or study pathways.
Delivery
mode
This program is delivered face-to-face in classroom, and through structured
self-paced self-study.
Delivery site
Hobart: Level 1, 73 Murray Street, Hobart, Tasmania 7000
Launceston: 1/195A Invermay Road, Invermay, TAS 7248
Adelaide: 46 Winston Avenue, Clarence Gardens, SA 5039
Brisbane: U6/72A Wickham Street, Fortitude Valley, QLD
4006
Course duration
This course will be delivered over 22 weeks of study, including 2 weeks of
holidays/study break.
Entry requirements
As per the Training Package learners must have completed following
qualification to undertake CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support
Completion of: CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support
(Disability) OR
Completion
of: CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) OR
Completion
of: CHC30408 Certificate III in Disability PLUS the CHCSS00125 Entry to Certificate IV in Disability
Support Skill Set.
Furthermore,
Penny Royal College has the following entry requirements:
Students
must:
· Be
at least 18 years of age.
· Participate
in a course entry interview to determine suitability for the course and student
needs.
· Have
sufficient language, literacy and numeracy skills, for example, to read
materials relevant to the course, participate in discussions and observations
and apply numerical concepts such as in relation to calculations and time
management.
Additional requirement:
Students must:
- Be able to obtain a Police
Check Clearance and NDIS Worker Screening Check to join the work force.
- Have
access to an operating computer, laptop or tablet with Microsoft office.
Assessments
A range of assessment methods will be used to assess required skills and
knowledge for each unit of competency. These may include but not limited to may
be case studies, written or verbal questioning, role plays, observations and
practical demonstration. Students will be notified in advance of the time and
form of an assessment. As this is a competency based training, outcome of the
student assessment will be deemed Competent (C ) or Not Yet Competent (NYC).
Pathways
Potential employment options are as a direct support worker in aged care,
disability, home and community care or other direct care work in the community
services industry.
Students who complete this course may wish to continue their
education into the CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support or and a range of
other related community services qualifications such as CHC52021 Diploma of
Community Services.
Course credit
Students may apply for recognition of existing qualifications or skills,
knowledge and experience (credit transfer or recognition of prior learning).
The granting of course credit may affect course fees, as well as the duration
of the course.
This process is outlined in Penny Royal College Student Enrolment
and Completion Policy and Associated Procedures and Training and Assessment
Policy &Associated Procedures.
Units of Competency
CHCCCS044 Follow established person-centred behaviour supports - Core
CHCDIS017 Facilitate community participation and social inclusion
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CHCDIS019
Provide person-centred services to people with disability with complex needs-
Core
CHCLEG003
Manage legal and ethical compliance - Core
CHCMHS001
Work with people with mental health issues - Core
HLTWHS003
Maintain work health and safety - Core
CHCDIS018
Facilitate ongoing skills development using a person-centred approach- Core
CHCAGE011
Provide support to people living with dementia - Elective
CHCPAL003
Deliver care services using a palliative approach - Elective
CHCCCS036
Support relationships with carer and family - Elective
Course Fee: Contact Office.
For more details: Contact Admissions Team
at Penny Royal College