The CHC43121 Certificate IV In Disability requires the completion of the following Units (including 7 core and 3 electives).

Core Units

• CHCCCS044 Follow established person-centred behaviour supports
• CHCDIS017 Facilitate community participation and social inclusion
• CHCDIS018 Facilitate ongoing skills development using a person-centred approach
• CHCDIS019 Provide person-centred services to people with disability with complex needs
• CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance
• CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues
• HLTWHS003 Maintain work health and safety

Elective Units

• CHCAGE011 Provide support to people living with dementia
• CHCPAL003 Deliver care services using a palliative approach
• CHCCCS041 Recognise Healthy Body Systems

** Please note: Electives are subject to change to meet client and industry requirements.

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements
Applicants must meet one of the following academic criteria:

• Completion of Australian Year 11 or an equivalent level of schooling; or

• Completion of a Certificate III or higher qualification with an Australian institution.

Prerequisite Qualification
In addition, applicants must have completed one of the following:

• CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability); or

• CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability); or

• CHC30408 Certificate III in Disability plus the CHCSS00125 Entry to Certificate IV in Disability Support Skill Set.

Work Placement Eligibility
Applicants must be capable of undertaking a mandatory work placement in an approved aged care, home and community care, disability care, or community service organisation.

Please note: Some applicants may be required to complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment or attend an enrolment interview before admission.

Age Requirement

• Must be 18 years of age or older at the time of course commencement.

English Language Requirement

• For students whose first language is not English:

  • A minimum overall IELTS score of 6.0 (or equivalent), OR

  • Successful completion of Abbey College Australia's English entry test.

Career Opportunities

Upon successful completion of the CHC43121 – Certificate IV in Disability Support, and with relevant industry experience, graduates may be eligible for employment in a variety of roles across the disability and community services sector. Potential job titles include:

• Social Educator (Disability)

• Day Support Disability Officer

• Social Trainer

• Disability Team Leader

• Disability Support Assistant (Schools)

• Job Coordinator

• Disability Service Officer

• Senior Disability Worker

• Lifestyle Support Officer

• Senior Personal Care Assistant

• Community Development Officer

• Support Facilitator (Disability)

• Behavioural Support Officer

To explore detailed information about employment prospects and vocational outcomes related to this qualification, please visit:
CHC43121 on MySkills.gov.au

Internship / Work Placement

This qualification includes a mandatory minimum of 120 hours of practical work placement in a registered and approved disability care or community service organisation.

Work placement enables students to:

• Gain hands-on industry experience

• Apply theoretical knowledge in a real-world setting

• Develop essential communication and care skills

• Build professional connections within the community services sector

Note: Placement arrangements will be coordinated in accordance with the course schedule and in partnership with industry-approved providers.