| Course Code | CHC43121 |
| Locations |
Warrnambool, Portland, Hamilton, Colac
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| Study Mode | Full-time, On Campus |
| Length | Six months |
| Commencement | Warrnambool and Colac: July 2025. Portland and Hamilton: expressions of interest |
| Timetable | Two days a week on campus.Course delivery pauses over the school holiday period. |
Certificate IV in Disability will give you a real life hands-on experience of working with people with disabilities. Our course is structured to give you the best possible knowledge through training both at the TAFE campus and workplace experiences.
This course is also offered as a traineeship.
Certificate IV in Disability Support teaches you the knowledge and skills required to work as a Disability Support Worker within the disability sector and NDIS framework. The program prepares you to support clients in a range of settings including client’s homes. The program focuses on the provision of person-centered support that aims to empower people with disabilities to achieve greater levels of independence, self-reliance, community participation and well-being.
As a graduate of this course you will be able to work without direct supervision and may be required to supervise others or a small team.
This course is listed as a Free TAFE Pathways Program to the Diploma of Nursing.
You will be required to be assessed within the workplace for five units of this course. This will require you to undertake 60 hours of work placement or be assessed in the workplace if you are already working in industry. Placement can be undertaken in the second half of the course or within 6 months of the completion of the coursework.
Prior to beginning placement, you must pass the NDIS work screening check at your own cost.
Why don’t you come along to our next course info session to find out everything you need to start your learning journey? You can chat with our teachers, tour our facilities, learn more about the course, find out about the application process and get your questions answered by our course experts.
Qualification pre-requisites:
To apply for this course you must hold one of the following qualifications:
*If you have completed Certificate III in Individual Support CHC33015/CHC33021 without the disability specialisation but you have completed Disability Skill Set CHCSS00130, you will be deemed to have met the entry requirements.
Evidence of completion of the above entry requirements must be provided at your interview and verified by the teaching department prior to enrolment.
Entry requirements:
To be eligible for this qualification, you must successfully complete 10 units: 7 core and 3 electives.
| Unit Code | Unit Name | Unit Hours | Unit Consumables |
|---|---|---|---|
| HLTWHS003 | Maintain work health and safety | 40 | $0.00 |
| CHCLEG003 | Manage legal and ethical compliance | 80 | $0.00 |
| CHCMHS001 | Work with people with mental health issues | 80 | $0.00 |
| CHCCCS044 | Follow established person-centred behaviour supports | 60 | $0.00 |
| CHCDIS017 | Facilitate community participation and social inclusion | 60 | $0.00 |
| CHCDIS018 | Facilitate ongoing skills development using a person-centred approach | 50 | $0.00 |
| CHCDIS019 | Provide person-centred services to people with disability with complex needs | 95 | $0.00 |
| Unit Code | Unit Name | Unit Hours | Unit Consumables |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHCADV001 | Facilitate the interests and rights of clients | 100 | $0.00 |
| HLTHPS006 | Assist clients with medication | 80 | $0.00 |
| CHCCCS035 | Support people with autism spectrum disorder | 55 | $0.00 |
This course involves accredited units. You will be required to complete assessment tasks to demonstrate your underpinning knowledge, skills and attributes to meet the course outcomes. A combination of written, oral and practical assessment strategies will be used in either a classroom, online or workplace environment.
Where units require demonstration of skills in a workplace environment, you will have the opportunity to do this either in your own workplace (where appropriate), through a practical placement, or by using one of the Institute's simulated workshops/classrooms. Detailed information about the types, conduct and dates of assessments will be provided in advance. You will also be provided with information about the opportunity for reassessment and appeal.
Once you have applied for your chosen course, you will receive a thank you email from South West TAFE with a few steps to help process your enrolment.
Complete a Pre-Training Review
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Create or provide a Unique Student Identifier (USI)
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Skills recognition
If you have experience or prior qualifications, you may be eligible to apply for recognition of prior learning and gain credits. You will be asked to provide any relevant Statement of Attainment to support identified credits.
Here's an outline of fees and costs associated with your course.
Your fees each year can be made up of 3 different elements. Everyone has different circumstances that can affect what you pay and how much you pay. :
There are 4 different rates of tuition fees. Only one will apply to you (depending on your eligibility and circumstances).
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT FEES AND ELIGIBILITY
The fees listed below are indicative only. The course fees published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Course fee funding is made available to eligible individuals by the Victorian and Commonwealth Governments. If funding is utilised, this may affect opportunities to access additional funding in the future. An accurate quote for this course will be provided during the enrolment process.
| Course fees by student type | Indicative Course Fee |
|---|---|
| Government subsidised rate (if eligible) | $4,025.00 |
| Concession rate | $805.00 |
| Full fee rate (if not eligible for govt subsidy) | $9,555.00 |
Everyone has different circumstances that can affect what you pay and how much you pay. Your fees each year are made up of 2 different elements:
There are 3 different rates of tuition fees. Only one will apply to you depending on your eligibility and circumstances. The 3 categories include:
The fees listed below are indicative only and may be subject to change without notice and given individual circumstances. Your actual fees will be calculated based on your individual circumstances at the time of enrolment. Funding made available to eligible individuals by State and Commonwealth Governments. If funding is utilised, this may affect future opportunities to access additional funding in the future.
A Free TAFE Pathways Program is a group of courses that complement each other to help you continue to train for the career and industry you may wish to work in. For eligible students, these courses are tuition fee free. Depending on the course, you may still be required to pay material fees. The consumable fees for this course are listed in the above table.
Find out more about the Free TAFE Pathways Program and eligibility or contact us.
Some courses require specific resources or materials necessary for your study eg: tools of the trade, excursions, etc. Final costs will be determined upon enrolment.
| Additional course fees | Indicative Course Fee |
|---|---|
| Course consumable/materials (approximate) | $26.25 |
Your course may require you to purchase additional materials or books (eg uniform, stationery, textbooks). Some of these items are optional and some are mandatory. You can purchase these items from Campion Education, second-hand or via another supplier. Click here to find out more.
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Once we have processed your enrolment form, you will receive an email with your invoice.
You have three options when organising your payment:
Payments will need to be arranged within five(5) business days of receiving the email containing your invoice.
We also offer a range of scholarships each year which you may be eligible to apply for to assist with course fees.
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If you need any assistance with applying, contact our team on 1300 648 911 or visit your nearest campus.
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