This is a Free TAFE for Priority Course. Find out about your eligibility
Support those with a disability and help them get the most out of everyday
Follow your dream and study for a career in disability services.
When you complete the Certificate IV in Disability, you’ll have a nationally recognised qualification that is highly regarded by the sector. This certificate will prepare you for work as a direct care worker, or supervisor, supporting clients to reach their full potential. Potential careers include disability support worker, residential support worker, supervisor, integration aid, respite worker, recreation support worker or behavioural support officer.
Students are required to produce a valid Working with Children Check and a satisfactory police check prior to commencement of the course
Please note: Victorian Safety Screening Policy
- Under this policy, the prospective worker has to undergo proof of identity check and a Disability Worker Exclusion List check before they can start their placement with participants who have additional needs or the disability industry. Under the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC), applicants must now provide a minimum of four pieces of identification:
Visit Key dates and study periods for enrolment and study period dates.
- Course code
- CHC43115
- Delivery location
- Go to On campus page
- Online
- Applications Open
- International
- Not available for International students
- Length
- Full time 12 months.and part time 18 months, plus any additional time required to complete course workplace requirements.
- Start dates
- to be confirmed
Chisholm is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) and provides Nationally Recognised Training (NRT). This means you can be assured that our training will provide you with a qualification that is recognised and respected across Australia.
Chisholm courses are subject to minimum and maximum group numbers. Courses may be cancelled or postponed if minimum numbers are not achieved by the start date of the course. Courses may close prior to the start date if the maximum numbers are reached. In that situation, eligible applicants will be offered a place in the next available intake.