CHC43121 – Certificate IV in Disability Support | Disability Support Worker Course
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The Certificate IV in Disability Support 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 well-being. 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. The qualification requires that st must have completed at least 120 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency. In order to study this course, students must have completed either CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) or CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) or CHC30408 Certificate III in Disability Plus the CHCSS00125 Entry to Certificate IV in Disability Support Skill Set. Licensing/Regulatory Information No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.VET National Code
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International students applying for Certificate IV level either off-shore or on-shore will need satisfactory completion of the equivalent of Australian Year 12 or Certificate III or higher qualification.
Furthermore, to study CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support, students must have successfully completed:
- either CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)
- or CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)
- or CHC30408 Certificate III in Disability PLUS the CHCSS00125 Entry to Certificate IV in Disability Support Skill Set.
Language, Literacy and Numeracy test (LLN): All students are required to undertake a language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) test mapped at ACSF level 3 conducted by Blue Lotus College (BLC)
Candidate undertaking this course must possess sound Numeracy skills since it requires them to do calculations, make reports and graphs.
Pre-training Review: All students will undertake pre-training review which aims to identify their training needs through questions on previous education or training, basic computing skills and interview conducted by BLC enrolment officer.
Interview also aims to identify possible RPL opportunities.
Through pre-training review student will demonstrate that they have necessary skills to successfully complete the course
English language requirements:
To enrol into this course with Blue Lotus College, international students, applying either off-shore or on-shore, must satisfy one of the following requirements:
- Either a minimum IELTS test score of 6 or equivalent for direct entry into a VET course;
- or, IELTS score of 5.5 or equivalent with an ELICOS course (up to 10 weeks) to be taken before the main VET course;
- or, IELTS score of 5.0 or equivalent with an ELICOS course (up to 20 weeks) to be taken before the main VET course.
Results more than two years old are not acceptable.
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- Evidence that they have studied in English for at least five years in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom, or United States.
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- Evidence that, within two years of their application date, they have successfully completed in Australia and in the English language, either the senior secondary certificate of education or a substantial component of a course leading to a qualification from Australian Qualifications Framework at the Certificate IV or higher level, while they held a student visa.
Please note that Blue Lotus College will also accept equivalent test results from the following specified English Language Tests: TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE), and TOEFL PBT.
*On 26 July 2023 the TOEFL internet-based test (TOEFL iBT) stopped offering English language tests for Australian visa purposes. A score for a TOEFL iBT test taken on or after 26 July 2023 will no longer satisfy the English language requirement for Student visa purposes. Only TOEFL iBT scores from a test taken on or before 25 July 2023 are accepted for Student visa purposes.
**From 12 February 2024, only results from the paper-based Cambridge C1 Advanced test (previously known as Cambridge English: Advanced CAE) will be accepted for Australian visa and migration purposes. Test scores for both C1 Advanced paper-based and computer-based tests, taken before 12 February 2024, within the specified validity period are still accepted.
Basic computing skills Student are required to have basic computer skills including operating MS-office and doing re-search on internet since course will require student to make reports in MS word, Excel and power point presentation.
Materials and Equipment Required: Although Blue Lotus will provide access to computers/laptops with required resources during classroom hours however to work on assignments and tasks for self-study, all learners are expected to bring a laptop with latest operating system or higher. Students must have an active email address for communication and be contactable by phone (mobile or landline) and by mail (postal address).
All learners are expected to have access to MS office application such as Microsoft Word, an email platform such as Microsoft.
Additional Requirement for Work Placement: As students must have completed CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) or CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) which has 120 hours or work placement requirement, CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support do not require student to undertake work placement unless as required by the elective units selected.
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 |
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CHCCCS036 | Support relationships with carer and family |
CHCDIS015 | Develop and provide person-centred service responses |
CHCDIV003 | Manage and promote diversity |
Note: Fees may change during your course of study. BLC reserves the right to discontinue or alter any course date, tuition or service fee, location, timetable or staffing without prior notice. This will constitute a provider default and all tuition fees will be handled in accordance with Blue Lotus College’s Refund Policy. Interest will not be credited to Student Fees or disbursements and therefore no interest will be recovered by students in the event of cancellation. Students must maintain valid Overseas Student Health Care insurance throughout their enrolment.
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