CHC43115

Certificate IV in Disability

in partnership with

Integrated Care & Management Training (ICMT)

Qualification:

Certificate IV
Study mode:

Online
Payment options:

Payment plan
Upfront payment
Duration:

Max 18 months
Start date:

Anytime - start today!
Awarded by:

ICM Training (RTO: 90197)
Location:

Online
Career Outcomes:

Residential Care Officer | Disability Support Worker | Behavioural Support Officer | Community-Based Support Officer | Disability Team Leader | View All

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The online CHC43115 Certificate IV in Disability course offered through Open Colleges will give you the essential education and training to provide valuable care for people with disabilities.

This comprehensive certificate program builds upon previous industry knowledge and experience to help prepare students for more senior roles.

It will equip you with the skills required to effectively manage and supervise other employees, improve workplace efficiency and make informed decisions in order to enhance the comfort and independence of people with disabilities.

This certificate includes a mandatory work placement of at least 120 hours, in order to acquire essential practical skills. You will be required to source your own placement with an organisation involved in the delivery of disability services such as a group home or respite care.

Eligibility

There are no formal educational perquisites for this course.

Age requirements:

Students are required to be at least 18 years of age.

English proficiency:

Entry to the course requires the successful completion of English to Year 12 level; or
Successful completion of a Nationally Recognised Training qualification at Certificate III level or higher; or
3 years relevant industry experience in a role that requires the use of written documentation and communication.

Computing:

You will need access to a reliable computer and an internet connections, as well as basic computer skills.

Physical requirements:

Students will need to be reasonably physically fit to undertake the work placement as the tasks and activities associated with the work placement may involve manual handling and other physical activities.

In this disability services course, the subjects you may study include:

CHCDIS007 – Facilitate the empowerment of people with a disability
CHCDIV001 – Work with diverse people
CHCCCS015 – Provide individualised support
HLTAAP001 – Recognise healthy body systems
CHCLEG003 – Manage legal and ethical compliance
HLTWHS002 – Follow safe work practices for direct care work
CHCDIS002 – Follow established person-centred behaviour supports
CHCDIS009 – Facilitate ongoing skills development using a person-centred approach
CHCDIS008 – Facilitate community participation and social inclusion
CHCDIS005 – Develop and provide person-centred service responses
CHCDIS010 – Provide person-centred services to people with a disability with complex needs
CHCDIS004 – Communicate using augmentative and alternative communication strategies
BSBLDR402 – Lead effective workplace relationships
CHCADV002 – Provide advocacy and representation services

Open Colleges has been helping Australians realise their potential for over 125 years, and they're now one of Australia's leaders in online education. In the last decade alone, they've helped over 450,000 students gain the skills to launch, change or take the next step in their careers.

When you study with OC, you’ll graduate with a nationally recognised qualification that’ll help you find work across Australia. Their nationally recognised courses are designed by vocational experts, and you’ll learn job-ready skills from industry specialists.

Online learning is all about flexibility, so they’ve designed their learning platform to be as flexible as possible. It’s available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, so you can access it anytime you want. It’s designed to work around your lifestyle, not the other way around, so you can easily fit your study in with your other commitments.

The common misconception is that studying online means that you’re studying alone, but at Open Colleges, they take great pride in the superior support provided to their students. They make it easy for you to get support when you need it with their student support team available Monday to Friday via email, phone and Live Chat and on the weekends, via Live Chat (when available). They’re here, in tandem with trainers and assessors, to make sure you’re supported the whole way through your course, from the time you enrol right through to your graduation.

Where Will It Lead Me?

Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive a nationally recognised CHC43115 Certificate IV in Disability from Open Colleges, awarded by Integrated Care and Management Training.

This government-accredited certificate course will give you the skills and training to help you make a real difference to those living with a disability. This program will give you the opportunity to provide support on a community level, as well as on a one-to-one basis.

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