CHC43115 - Certificate IV in Disability
Details for Australian residents
- Are an Australian or New Zealand citizen; or
- Are an Australian permanent resident; or
- Hold a permanent Australian humanitarian visa
- Are not an Australian citizen or permanent resident; and
- Do not hold a permanent Australian humanitarian visa; and
- Are not a New Zealand citizen; and
- Hold a temporary visa. More information is available on the Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) and liveinaustralia websites
Course essentials
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Offered by:
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VU course code:CHC43115
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Location:Footscray Nicholson, Industry, Werribee
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Study mode:Part Time
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Fee type:VET
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Delivery mode:Face to FaceWorkplace
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Duration:1 year part time
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Fees:
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Develop the skills to provide support and training to people with disabilities in community-based and residential settings. Your support will enable people with disabilities to be more independent and self-reliant and participate more in the community.
This Certificate can lead to employment in residential group homes, training resource centres, day respite centres and open employment services, other community settings and clients’ homes.
Careers
- 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
- local area coordinator
Nationally recognised training
This course is nationally recognised training.
Study pathways
Find out more about pathways and credits.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
You may be able to complete your qualification sooner through formal recognition of your existing skills. This is known as Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
To receive RPL, we assess your previous work, education and life experiences against recognised qualifications. Applications for RPL can be made prior to enrolling.
Call us on +61 3 9919 6100 to discuss RPL options with the course manager.
Course objectives
This qualification reflects the role of workers in a range of community settings and clients’ homes, who provide training and support in a manner that empowers people with disabilities to achieve greater levels of independence, self-reliance, community participation and wellbeing. Workers promote a person-centred approach, work without direct supervision and may be required to supervise and/or coordinate a small team.
Course structure
In be awarded CHC43115 Certificate IV in Disability, a student must successfully complete a total of fourteen (14) units of competency, consisting of:
- eleven (11) core units, and;
- three (3) elective units, consisting of
- at least two (2) units from the electives listed in the qualification;
- up to one (1) unit from the electives listed in the qualification, any endorsed training package or accredited course – these units must be relevant to the work outcome.
All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome as well as be approved by Victoria Polytechnic.
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Core units
Elective units
Admission requirements
Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee you entry into this course.
Some courses receive more applications than the number of places available. In this situation we will also assess your education, work and other relevant experience.
If you do not meet the minimum requirements you may be eligible for one of our special admission programs. We also encourage you to explore our study pathways to help you reach your goal.
To successfully complete CHC43115 Certificate IV in Disability, participation in a practical placement is required. In order to participate in the practical placement, a Police Check and Working With Children Check is needed.
Students are required to complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy assessment prior to enrolment.
Students are required to complete a Direct Admissions form to apply for entry into this course.
How to apply for this course
Prior to enrolment, all applicants will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment to assist with determining eligibility and to identify learning support needs.
Direct applications due 31 December 2017.
Before applying:
Consider whether you also wish to apply for:
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Special admission: You can request special consideration be given to your application based on your individual situation.
Find out more about special admission or complete the Direct admissions special consideration application - Extra credit for past skills and study - known as Recognition for Prior Learning (RPL) or Skills recognition.
When you're ready:
Apply direct to VUYou will need to create an account (or use your existing VU one).
Direct applications due 31 December 2017.
After you apply:
- It’s important to check for emails from us (remember to check your Spam folder).
- Complete any requests for information by the given dates, otherwise your application may not be considered
You can also contact us directly:
- Ring us on +61 3 9919 6100
- Find answers and ask questions at GOTOVU
