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Code:
CHC43115
Course Type:
Accredited Course; Traineeship; Free TAFE
Duration:
11 months
Starting Date:
Ongoing enrolments
Location:
Workplace
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Course Overview

Are you already working in disability services and want to gain some formal qualifications? Well, if you enjoy supporting others and helping others succeed, we have the course for you!

Enter a rewarding career with the Certificate IV in Disability (Traineeship)and reachyour career goals sooner as you provide high-quality care to people who truly need it.

You’ll gain the skills and knowledge you need as you work closely with industry professionals to provide individualised support, foster community participation and promote social inclusion – is there anything more worthwhile than that?

And when you finish your course, the possibilities for employment are truly endless! While you’re taking the time to decide where you’d like your career to go next, you could work as a:

  • Disability Support Worker
  • Lifestyle Support Officer
  • Community Development Officer
  • Senior Personal Care Assistant
  • Behavioural Support Officer
  • Disability Team Leader, Disability Support Assistant (Schools)
  • Project Officer
  • Day Support Disability Officer
  • Senior Disability Worker
  • Social Educator (Disability)
  • Support Facilitator (Disability)
  • Job coordinator
  • Disabilities Supervisor
  • Social trainer
  • Local area coordinator
  • Disability Service Officer

Just to name a few!

You might even like to take your career further by studying a Diploma of Community Services, or an Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management. These courses will enhance your employment opportunities and allow you to take on high-level roles in an industry you love.

Start your rewarding career in a growing sector, and become a caring support worker by improving your skills and knowledge.

Did you know: The Victorian Government has now made Free TAFE courses even more accessible for new students enrolling for study in 2023. All Free TAFE courses at TAFE Gippsland are now available to people with higher-level qualifications and those who have completed a previous Free TAFE course and are looking to continue in their selected training pathway. Conditions and eligibility rules apply. Check out our Free TAFE information page for further details.

Times

Monday 9:00am-3:00pm
Training is undertaken in the workplace, teachers meet with trainees on a regular basis both face to face and via phone to support them in their training. Visits undertaken in the workplace and meetings with Supervisors of trainees to discuss their progress.

Qualifications and Recognition

Upon successful completion of this course students will be eligible to receive the Certificate IV in Disability (Traineeship).

Career Opportunities

Disability Support Worker, Lifestyle Support Officer, Community Development Officer, Senior Personal Care Assistant, Behavioural Support Officer, Disability Team Leader, Disability Support Assistant (Schools), Project Officer, Day Support Disability Officer, Senior Disability Worker, Social Educator (Disability), Support Facilitator (Disability), Job coordinator, Disabilities Supervisor, Social trainer , Local area coordinator, Disability Service Officer

Opportunities for Further Study

Further Information

Course and Entry Requirements

Entry Requirements

Mandatory entry requirements

Applicants must complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy test as well as a Pre-Training Review to determine whether they are suitable for this course. Applicants then must undertake an interview and also meet the below requirements:

  • Year 11 pass or mature age
  • Clear Working with Children Check
  • Pass the NDIS Worker Screening Check
  • Victorian drivers licence

Applicants are required to have successfully completed the Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) prior.

Limitations to entry

Limited access to technology and ability to learn via online systems.

Online requirement

Participants will need access to a computer and an Internet connection.

Fees

Course Cost

VET Student Loans

Not Applicable for this course

Help with Fees

Specialist Course Information

Specialist Course Information

N/A

Placement

Not Applicable

Pathway to Industry Licence

Not Applicable

Material and Equipment supplied by students

Not Applicable

Student Services

Support is available for students at every stage of the study journey. Please speak to any of our friendly reception or teaching staff.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Many TAFE Gippsland courses offer Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Click to learn more about RPL and how it can benefit you.

Course Structure

Sample course units

CHCADV001 Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
CHCCCS015 Provide individualised support
CHCDIS002 Follow established person-centred behaviour supports
CHCDIS005 Develop and provide person-centred service responses
CHCDIS007 Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability
CHCDIS008 Facilitate community participation and social inclusion
CHCDIS009 Facilitate ongoing skills development using a person-centred approach
CHCDIS010 Provide person-centred services to people with disability with complex needs
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance
HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems
HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid

Assessment

practical demonstrations, practical demonstrations in simulated work conditions, written assessment