Certificate IV in Disability Support
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.The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.
Duration
12 months
Study Mode
Blended (Online + In-person)
Start Date
Monthly intakes
Packaging Rules
Total Units
10
Core Units
7
Elective Units
3
- At least 2 elective units must be selected from the electives listed.
- Up to 1 elective unit may be selected from the electives listed, or any current endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
- Units marked with * have one or more prerequisite units.
- All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
Modification History
Track changes and updates made to this qualification across different releases.
No modification history is available for this qualification.
Core Units
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
Elective Units
Group A
BSBLDR411
Demonstrate leadership in the workplace
BSBLDR413
Lead effective workplace relationships
BSBSTR402
Implement continuous improvement
CHCADV001
Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
CHCADV002
Provide advocacy and representation services
CHCAGE009
Provide services for older people
CHCAGE011
Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCAOD001
Work in an alcohol and other drugs context
CHCCCS001
Address the needs of people with chronic disease
CHCCCS002
Assist with movement
CHCCCS004
Assess co-existing needs
CHCCCS005
Conduct individual assessments
CHCCCS006
Facilitate individual service planning and delivery
CHCCCS007
Develop and implement service programs
CHCCCS008
Develop strategies to address unmet needs
CHCCCS010
Maintain a high standard of service
CHCCCS017
Provide loss and grief support
CHCCCS018
Provide suicide bereavement support
CHCCCS019
Recognise and respond to crisis situations
CHCCCS034
Facilitate independent travel
CHCCCS026
Transport individuals
CHCCCS033
Identify and report abuse
CHCCCS035
Support individuals people with autism spectrum disorder
CHCCCS036
Support relationships with carer and family
CHCCCS037
Visit client residence
CHCCCS039
Coordinate and monitor home-based support
CHCCCS041
Recognise healthy body systems
CHCCCS042
Prepare meals
CHCCCS043
Support positive mealtime experiences
CHCCOM002
Use communication to build relationships
CHCDIS014
Develop and use strategies for communication with augmentative and alternative communication systems
CHCDIS015
Develop and provide person-centred service responses
CHCDIS016
Develop and promote positive person-centred behaviour supports
CHCDIS020
Work effectively in disability support
CHCDIS021
Prepare for NDIS support coordination
CHCDIS022
Coordinate NDIS participant support
CHCDIS023
Provide specialised support
CHCDIV002
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCDIV003
Manage and promote diversity
CHCINM001
Meet statutory and organisation information requirements
CHCMGT001
Develop, implement and review quality framework
CHCMGT002
Manage partnership agreements with service providers
CHCMHS007
Work effectively in trauma informed care
CHCPAL003
Deliver care services using a palliative approach
CHCPAL004
Contribute to planning and implementation of care services using a palliative approach
HLTAAP002
Confirm physical health status
HLTFSE001
Follow basic food safety practices
HLTHPS006
Assist clients with medication
HLTOHC007
Recognise and respond to oral health issues
HLTWHS004
Manage work health and safety
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