CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support

Is working within the disability sector a passion for you?

Gaining a Cert IV in Disability Support will allow you the opportunity for employment in a range of community settings and clients’ homes, and jobs that provide training and support in a manner that empowers people with disabilities to achieve greater levels of independence, self-reliance, community participation and wellbeing. This qualification will help assist you to promote a person-centred approach, work without direct supervision and may be required to supervise and/or coordinate a small team.

Duration

2 days a week for 12 months 

Working/ a placement in the industry is a required due to the practical application/assessments as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the Units of Competency.

Delivery

Face to face with online elements

Learn

7 core units and 3 elective units

Includes:

Non accredited Study Skills

Non Accredited Pathway Planning 1

Non Accredited Pathway Planning 2

Career Opportunities

Disability Team Leader, Senior Personal Care Assistant

Qualification Achieved

CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support 

Fees

Training subsidised by NSW Government. Eligibility criteria applies. Subject to availability.

To get an estimate of your student fee and find out if you may be eligible for Smart and Skilled funding, click here and follow the prompts to enter your details.

Prerequisites

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

We also suggest:

• Basic computer skills 
• A reasonable level of fitness to carry our manual handling and first aid
• Ideally experience in the community services sector already
• Ability to work unsupervised in your scope of practice

Important Information

This qualification contains content, concepts and scenarios that may be distressing to people who have experienced traumatic events. Please consider your personal resilience and any potential emotional triggers when participating in this qualification and in any future employment in this field.

Completion Requirements

During your study you will be required to provide Atwea/work placement the following evidence:

• A National Police Check 
• A NDIS Worker Check (if applicable)
• Vaccinations which may include COVID (if applicable)   
• A Working with Children Check (if applicable)
• Any other evidence your work placement provider requires

Support

Atwea provides support services across all campuses and locations and online.  

Pathway

These units may be used as credit transfers on successful completion to complete other qualifications in the community services training package

How to Enrol

Enquire now or call 02 4925 4200 to speak to someone who can guide you through the requirements of the course. Or Enrol Now if a class is listed below at one of our many locations.

TRAINING LOCATIONS:

Atwea College Raymond Terrace Campus
Delivery location will bet determined based on demand 

There are currently no classes scheduled for this campus please call 02 4925 4200 for further information and details of when the next class will be available

Atwea College Cessnock Campus
9B Hall Street, Cessnock

There are currently no classes scheduled for this campus please call 02 4925 4200 for further information and details of when the next class will be available

Atwea College Tuncurry Campus
104 Manning Street, Tuncurry

There are currently no classes scheduled for this campus please call 02 4925 4200 for further information and details of when the next class will be available

Atwea College Newcastle
Delivery location will be determined based on demand of enrolments 

There are currently no classes scheduled for this campus please call 02 4925 4200 for further information and details of when the next class will be available