CHC43121 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 supe and/or coordinate a small team.

Entry requirements

Completion of: CHC33021 Certificate Ill in Individual Support (Disability)

OR

Completion of: CHC33015 Certificate Ill in Individual Support (Disability)

OR

Completion of: CHC30408 Certificate Ill in Disability PLUS the CHCSS00725 Entry to Certificate IV in Disability Support Skill Set.

Total number of units = 10

• 7 core units

• 3 elective units, consisting of:

  • at least 2 units from the electives listed below

  • up to 1 unit from the electives listed below, or any current endorsed Training Package or accredited course.

  • Units marked with* have one or more prerequisite units. Please refer to individual units for details of prerequisites.

All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.

CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support

This qualification reflects the role of individuals in the community, home or residential care setting who work under supervision and delegation as a part of a multi-disciplinary team, following an individualised plan to provide person-centred support to people who may require support due to ageing, disability or some other reason.

These individuals take responsibility for their own outputs within the scope of their job role and delegation. Workers have a range of factual, technical and procedural knowledge, as well as some theoretical knowledge of the concepts and practices required to provide person-centred support.

To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 120 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency.

Total number of units = 15

• 9 core units
• 6 elective units, consisting of:
• at least 3 units from those units listed under Group A or B
• the remaining units from any of the Groups A, B or C below.

All Group B electives must be selected for award of the Certificate III in Individual Support.