Warragul: 14/02/2022
Traralgon: 11/07/2022
Course Overview
Are you interested in working to support people with disabilities? Then a Certificate IV in Disability can help you reach your career goals sooner and provide high-quality care to people who truly need it.
You’ll work closely with industry professionals as you learn to provide individualised support and foster community participation and social inclusion. You’ll improve your knowledge and skills in this rewarding industry, making a real different to people’s lives – what could be better than that?
Taught over an 11-month period, you’ll study both on-campus and online, with fortnightly workshops where you will receive further support, meet like-minded people and learn to work as part of a group. This setting is designed to enhance every aspect of your learning journey and will help increase your confidence as your head into the workforce.
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!
Taking your career further could mean 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.
Now it the perfect time to start your rewarding career in a growing sector by improving your skills and knowledge, and TAFE is the perfect place to make it happen.
This course is delivered with a combination of online and on campus workshops.
| ATTENTION: As much as we’d love to offer more, we can only offer one Free TAFE course per person. If you’ve already enrolled and commenced, or enrolled but didn’t complete a Free TAFE course at any Victorian TAFE in the past you will NOT be eligible for another and will need to pay tuition and materials fees when you enrol. Reach out to us if you think this is you. |
Times
Monday's 9:00am–3:00pmFace to face workshops every fortnight at the relevant campus.
This course is delivered online through moodle with workshops consisting of theory, discussion, presenters, videos, observations, case scenarios and third party reports if applicable.
Qualifications and Recognition
Upon successful completion of this course students will be eligible to receive the Certificate IV in Disability.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
Limitations to entry
- Limited access to technology and ability to learn via online systems.
Pre-requisites
Not Applicable
Online requirement
Participants will need access to a computer and an Internet connection.
Fees
Course Cost
VET Student Loans
Not Applicable for this courseHelp with Fees
Specialist Course Information
Specialist Course Information
N/A
Placement
120 hoursPlacement is arranged by: Institute
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
Course Modules
| Course units |
| HLTAID011 Provide First Aid |
| CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues |
| 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 |
| HLTAID003 Provide first aid |
| HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care |
Assessment
practical demonstrations, practical demonstrations in simulated work conditions, written assessment