Certificate IV In Disability

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Empower individuals within the disability sector

Course code

CHC43115

Delivery location

Frankston, Berwick, Bass Coast, Mornington Peninsula

International

Not available for International students

Length

Full Time, 1 year.

Start dates

23 January, 3 July (Berwick) 24 January, 4 July (Frankston) 13 February, 10 July (Bass Coast, Mornington Peninsula)

• Read more about this course

  The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) promotes a wide range of opportunities for assisting people with disabilities.
  
  You can be part of this exciting Australia-wide venture with a qualification that supports community participation for people with a wide range of disabilities, and in doing so, be part of a true growth industry.
  
  Join us in gaining a nationally recognised qualification that will open the doors to a variety of settings and work opportunities for you. Chisholm has links to many local disability services. We can help you make an informed choice about your work experience options.
  
  Once successfully complete, you can develop your skills further by studying a community service Diploma at Chisholm.
  
  Chisholm TAFE is one of the largest provider of tertiary and vocational education in Melbourne's south east. With state-of-the-art facilities, professional training and support, you'll enjoy studying at Chisholm. So why wait? Enquire now.
  
  INHERENT REQUIREMENTS
  Core skills required for this course: literacy and numeracy range from levels two to three.
  
  Students must be seventeen (17) years and nine (9) months of age at course commencement, and must be eighteen (18) years of age at the commencement of placement.
  
  Physical:
  - Stand and / or walk for prolonged periods (more than 30 minutes) of time when working within a care role,
  - Lift and or assist in the movement / of a patient(s) of varying size and capacity
  - Provide basic cleaning duties including but not limited to, wiping down surfaces, mopping, carrying cleaning products of varying weights including buckets, cleaning agents and other pieces of equipment between locations and ability to operate a step ladder safely.
  
  Cognitive:
  - Robust interpersonal skills including written, verbal and non-verbal practices.
  - Ability to take and provided structured critical feedback as well as follow basic instructions both written and verbal.
  - Learners must instil sound bedside manners including personal hygiene and general sense for infection control and general WHS practices
  - Learners must have basic computer literacy, including but not limited to the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), email functions, internet browsing and other general computer functions
  - Ability to utilise industry based online platforms and or patient management software
  
  Emotional:
  - Emotional flexibility and stability to cater for varying patient needs and the ability to handle general stressors (meeting deadlines, managing expectations, task management, etc.)
  
  Practical Placement:
  All students entering the course must be aware that to complete the course, including the attendance of any associated practical placements, they must obtain the following prior to practical placement:
  - A valid Working with Children Check,
  - A clear national police check,
  - Required immunisations to undertake practical placement.

• Study units

  Unit code	Unit Description
  CHCDIS009	Facilitate ongoing skills development using a person-centred approach
  CHCDIS008	Facilitate community participation and social inclusion
  CHCCCS015	Provide individualised support
  CHCDIS002	Follow established person-centred behaviour supports
  HLTWHS002	Follow safe work practices for direct client care
  CHCDIS007	Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability
  CHCDIS005	Develop and provide person-centred service responses
  CHCCOM002	Use communication to build relationships
  CHCDIS010	Provide person-centred services to people with disability with complex needs
  CHCCCS024	Support individuals with autism spectrum disorder
  HLTAAP001	Recognise healthy body systems.
  CHCDIV001	Work with diverse people.
  CHCLEG003	Manage legal and ethical compliance
  CHCDIS004	Communicate using augmentative and alternative communication strategies

• Course and career pathways

  Nationally recognised training	Certificate IV In Disability	Diploma Of Community Services
  Possible job outcome	integration aid support worker residential care officer disability support officer	migrant / refugee advocate youth worker juvenile justice support worker community corrections officer

• Skills recognition

  Your current skills, knowledge and experience can help you get a qualification.

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• Admission requirements

  All applicants are required to complete BSKB and must obtain exit level 3 in both literacy and numeracy (working at level 4)., Applicants must be 17 years of age at the time of commencement of the course. Parental agreement is required for students under 18 years of age, Please note: Students need a valid Working with Children Check (volunteer), a clear national police check , identity check with ACIC and immunisations to be eligible to undertake practical placement., Students must have satisfactorily completed a minimum of year 9 or equivalent, Students need to be able to complete manual tasks associated with therapy assistance and should have a proficient level of physical fitness to be able to complete the course, Students will be unable to successfully complete the course without completing placement.

• Fees

  Fees

  Indicative course fees
  	Student eligible for government-subsidised training Course fees for students eligible for Skills First funding		Full fee paying Fees for a student not eligible for Skills First funding or concession.
  	Concession Fees for student eligible for Skills First funding and concession.	Non-concession Fees for a non-concession student eligible for Skills First funding.
  Maximum full course tuition fee* (GST exempt)	$716.00	$3580.00	$10292.50
  Total course materials and associated fees (GST inc)	$95.00	$95.00	$95.00
  Student Services fee (GST inc and maximum payable each year)	$135	$270	$270
  Payable	$946.00	$3945.00	$10657.50
  Student eligible for Free TAFE course (Tuition fee exempt)
  Payable (Free TAFE)	$230.00	$365.00	N/A

  *The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Material fees are also subject to change given individual circumstances.  Please note: Fees will be subject to change if the course runs over two or more calendar years. You will also be required to pay the Student Services fee for each year of enrolment. Check here to see if you are eligible for government-subsidised training. Training to eligible students is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding. Students with a disability are encouraged to apply for this course using Skills First funding.

• Help with fees

  Payment plans

  At Chisholm, you can spread your tuition costs over the year by making part payments via direct debit on a weekly, fortnightly or monthly basis. Payment plans are available for local students enrolling in certificate level courses only. Read more about payment plans.

  Scholarships

  Annual scholarships may be available to eligible students suffering financial hardship through the Caroline Chisholm Education Foundation. Find out more about the scholarships, which to date have supported more than 150 students with grants ranging from a few hundred dollars to a few thousand, depending on circumstance and the area of study.

  Government-subsidised training

  Check here to see if you are eligible for government-subsidised training. Training to eligible students is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding. Students with a disability are encouraged to apply for this course using Skills First funding.