CHC43115 Certificate IV in Disability
Support others towards independence and empowerment.
Gain the skills you need to really make a difference in people's lives. In this course you'll learn how to support people with disabilities to achieve greater levels of independence.
This course is half price for everyone (excl. school students) as part of the Lower Fees, Local Skills initiative. Fees are also capped at $1,200; or $400 if you're aged 15—24 or eligible for a concession. Find out more here.
*Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the low fee training.
Overview
Campus Northam
When Available all year round
Study Mode Workplace
Your passion for helping others can be a rewarding career.
A Certificate IV in Disability will prepare you to work as a disability support worker in a client's home or within a community organisation. Learn how to help people with an intellectual or physical disability, by empowering them to become more independent and self-reliant, allowing them to participate in community activities.
People working at this level may be a supervisor or manage the performance of other team members, you can also report to service managers and may liaise with health professionals and other service agencies.
Important information
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Available all year round, 2024
Details
Units and fees
To attain this qualification, you are required to successfully complete fourteen (14) units of competence, comprising eleven (11) core and three (3) elective units selected from the options provided below. On-the-job learning must also be completed to attain this qualification under Apprenticeship/Traineeship arrangements.
For an approximate fee estimate, mark the boxes below corresponding to the number of units needed for this course. The estimated fees will be displayed on the right-hand side.
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHCCCS015 Provide individualised support | $121.50 | $36.00 | $0.00 |
| CHCDIS002 Follow established person-centred behaviour supports | $56.70 | $16.80 | $0.00 |
| CHCDIS005 Develop and provide person-centred service responses | $105.30 | $31.20 | $0.00 |
| CHCDIS007 Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability | $137.70 | $40.80 | $0.00 |
| CHCDIS008 Facilitate community participation and social inclusion | $64.80 | $19.20 | $0.00 |
| CHCDIS009 Facilitate ongoing skills development using a person-centred approach | $64.80 | $19.20 | $0.00 |
| CHCDIS010 Provide person-centred services to people with disability with complex needs | $72.90 | $21.60 | $0.00 |
| CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people | $48.60 | $14.40 | $0.00 |
| CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance | $113.40 | $33.60 | $0.00 |
| HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems | $32.40 | $9.60 | $0.00 |
| HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care | $40.50 | $12.00 | $0.00 |
Elective
Credit Transfer Units Only
Students may have successfully completed a unit below as part of previous study. As a Credit Transfer the unit may replace one of the Elective Units above. No fees or charges are applicable.
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
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$48.60 | $14.40 | $0.00 |
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$29.16 | $8.64 | $0.00 |
Units
Three (3) elective units must be selected from the list below.
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
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$89.10 | $26.40 | $0.00 |
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$64.80 | $19.20 | $0.00 |
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$81.00 | $24.00 | $0.00 |
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$81.00 | $24.00 | $0.00 |
Please note: Course information and fees are subject to change without notice.
- Fees may differ between campus locations due to the difference between elective units in the course study plan or a need to adapt courses to meet local industry needs.
- Fees may also differ for individuals depending on units of study selected, prior qualifications and recognition of prior learning (RPL).
- Fees are payable at the time of enrolment.
- Total fees quoted include tuition fees and resource fees. You may also be required to purchase text books, uniforms or other personal equipment that are not included in this fee estimate.
- For Lower Fees, Local Skills (half-price) courses please refer to additional eligibility information above.
- Concession rates: If eligible, proof of concession must be presented.
- Concessions and the secondary school age fee cap do not apply to commercial courses (short courses), or Foundation Programs (i.e ESL and General Education).
- Secondary school aged persons (in 2024, students born on or after 1 July 2006 who are at least 15 years old in 2024) undertaking training that is not part of a VET Delivered to Secondary Schools program, the maximum course (tuition) fee chargeable is $420. Additional resource fees and discretionary fees may apply.
- VET Student Loans for eligible courses and fee caps may be subject to changes implemented by the Australian Government.
More information: Visit our fees and payment options page or call us on 1800 672 700