Certificate IV In Disability

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.

Call Chisholm Online now on 1300 275 265 to speak with a course advisor.

Course code: CHC43115
On campus: Go to On campus page
Online: Apply Now
International: Not available for International students
Length: Full Time, 6 months. Part Time, 9 months.
Commencing: January, April, July, October

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During the course, you’ll learn to work with people with a disability; augmentative and alternative communication strategies; legal and ethical frameworks; individualised plans; inclusion and community participation; empowerment; workplace safety; behaviours of concern; and skills development. The course includes 140 hours of work placement.

This flexible online course allows you to study at your own pace with support from teachers, fellow students and student engagement officers every step of the way. Best of all, you can study whenever and wherever you want, giving you the freedom to complete your course alongside work and other commitments.

Please note: course duration for part-time students will vary depending on the number of modules undertaken per study period and module availability.

Course units

Module 1 Inclusive practices
CHCDIV001	CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
CHCLEG003	CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance
HLTWHS002	HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
Module 2 Communication
CHCCOM002	CHCCOM002 Use communication to build relationships
CHCDIS004	CHCDIS004 Communicate using augmentative and alternative communication strategies
Module 3 Belonging to a community
CHCDIS008	CHCDIS008 Facilitate community participation and social inclusion
CHCDIS009	CHCDIS009 Facilitate ongoing skills development using a person-centred approach
Module 4 Health and wellbeing
CHCDIS010	CHCDIS010 Provide person-centred services to people with disability with complex needs
HLTAAP001	HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems
Module 5 Managing autism spectrum disorder
CHCCCS024	CHCCCS024 Support individuals with autism spectrum disorder
CHCDIS002	CHCDIS002 Follow established person-centred behaviour supports
Module 6 Supporting the Individual
CHCDIS005	CHCDIS005 Develop and provide person-centred service responses
CHCCCS015	CHCCCS015 Provide individualised support
Module 7 Empowering people with disability
CHCDIS007	CHCDIS007 Facilitate the empowerment of people with a disability

Career pathways

Nationally recognised training	Certificate IV In Disability	Diploma Of Community Services
Possible job outcome	recreational services officer adult training services worker integration aid residential support worker advocate disability support officer	community corrections officer juvenile justice support worker migrant / refugee advocate case manager youth worker domestic violence outreach worker child protection practitioner

Skills recognition

Did you know that your current skills, knowledge and experience can help you get a qualification.

Find out more about skills recognition and RPL.
Admission requirements

No formal requirements

Fees

	Concession card holder or dependant	Government subsidised	Full-fee-paying student
Module 1 Inclusive practices	$116.00	$580.00	$1,160.00
Module 2 Communication	$92.00	$460.00	$920.00
Module 3 Belonging to a community	$88.00	$440.00	$880.00
Module 4 Health and wellbeing	$128.00	$640.00	$1,280.00
Module 5 Managing autism spectrum disorder	$80.00	$400.00	$800.00
Module 6 Supporting the Individual	$132.00	$660.00	$1,320.00
Module 7 Empowering people with disability	$80.00	$400.00	$800.00
Total	$716.00	$3,580.00	$7,160.00

*Indicative fees as published are based on typical annual student contact hours per course, and are subject to change, given individual circumstances at enrolment.
Check here to see if you are eligible for government-subsidised training. Training to eligible students is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding.

Help with fees
With Chisholm Online, you only pay for the module of study you enrol in. Talk to our Student Engagement Team on 1300 275 265 for more information about payment.