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You may be eligible for this course through the Working For Victoria Initiative.
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:
Enrolments for Study Period 2 commences on 15 February, 2021.
Please note: Applications received after 4 April, 2021 will be considered for Study Period 3 which commences on 12 July, 2021.
- Course code
- CHC43115
- On campus
- 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
- 19 April, 12 Jul and 4 Oct