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Certificate IV in Disability - CHC40312

Next Course Commencement Details:

Date

27th October 2014

Time

To be confirmed

Frequency

Once every three weeks

Conditions

Excluding School and Public holidays

Course Description

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Whether beginning your career or up-skilling your current qualifications, this course is a great way to learn about supporting and empowering people with disabilities in a range of environments. You will learn about the legal and ethical guidelines of the industry, advocating for people with disabilities, occupational health and safety, and developing support procedures. Your communication skills will be developed for communicating with people with disabilities and facilitating their needs. Learn how to facilitate program development and individualised plans whilst working effectively with others in the field. This qualification addresses work in residential group homes, training resource centres, day respite centres and open employment services, other community settings and clients' homes.

These workers:
  • Apply knowledge and skills gained through qualifications and/or previous experience to provide training and support to people with disabilities to enhance their ability to achieve greater levels of independence, self reliance and community participation
  • Report to service managers and may liaise with health professionals and other service agencies
  • May work without direct supervision and may be required to supervise and/or coordinate a limited number of lower classified workers.

On completion of the course, employment opportunities may include:
  • Behavioural support officer
  • Marketing coordinator
  • Development officer
  • Project officer (life enhancement team)
  • Disability officer - day support
  • Residential care officer
  • Disability support officer / worker
  • Senior personal care assistant
  • Employment coordinator (disability)
  • Social educator
  • Job coordinator
  • Social trainer
  • Lifestyle support officer
  • Supervisor
15 units are required for you to be awarded this qualification including:
  • 10 core units
  • 5 elective units

Unit Code

CHCCS400C
CHCCS411C
CHCDIS301C
CHCDIS302A
CHCDIS405A
CHCDIS410A
CHCDIS411A
CHCICS402B
CHCWHS312A
HLTHIR403C

And 5 elective units

CHCDIS409B
HLTHIR403C
CHCICS401B
CHCDIS313A
CHCLD315A

Competency Unit Title

Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework
Work effectively in the community sector
Work effectively with people with a disability
Maintain an environment to empower people with disabilities
Facilitate skills development and maintenance
Facilitate community participation and inclusion
Communicate using augmentative and alternative communication strategies
Facilitate individualised plans
Follow safety procedures for direct care work
Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers



Provide services to people with disabilities with complex needs
Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers
Facilitate support for personal care needs
Support people with disabilities who are ageing
Recognise stages of lifespan development
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To see if you qualify for funding, please visit:
VTG ELIGIBILITY INDICATOR

Alternatively, please contact us via the details below to discuss payment options.

To find out more contact: 

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Registration Provider No 22421
677 Boronia Road
Wantirna Vic  3152
Phone: 03 9800 4998
Email:
 [email protected]
Or please complete the course Enrolment form and enrol TODAY 
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