This qualification reflects the role of individuals in a range of community settings and peoples’ homes, who provide 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 according to and may contribute to an individualised plan, and work without direct supervision. They may be required to supervise and/or coordinate a small team.
The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
This qualification is nationally recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
Overseas / International students will be:
Learners with experience in the relevant industry or education can apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer. Please refer to ‘RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING AND CREDIT TRANSFER’ section or Anderson College.
Completion of: CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)
OR
Completion of: CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)
OR
Completion of: CHC30408 Certificate III in Disability PLUS the CHCSS00125 Entry to Certificate IV in Disability Support Skill Set.
There are no specific entry requirements as per the qualification details or training package. International students entering this course at Anderson College must meet the following entry requirements:
Students must be a minimum age of 18 years or above at the time of course commencement.
Satisfactory completion of studies in applicant's home country equivalent to an Australian Year 12 qualification is required for entry into this course.
To enter this qualification, applicants must meet English Language Requirements
- IELTS (Academic) overall score of 6.0 or PTE Academic 52 or equivalent. English
language competence can also be demonstrated through documented evidence of any
of the following:
Applicants without the documented evidence to demonstrate the required English language competence may undertake the Language Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) test online to achieve a result of ACSF level 3 to meet Anderson College’s English Language entry requirement.
All international learners will undertake a pre-training review to determine suitability for the course and student needs. The aim of the review is to identify their training needs through questions on previous education or training, relevance of the course to applicant, and relevant experience. This pre-training review also aims to identify any support needs and possible RPL or credit transfer opportunities.
All students will be required to complete an LLN assessment prior to the commencement of the course. This
assessment is a diagnostic process to determine whether prospective students require LLN support during study.
Note: Students who have completed the LLN test during the enrolment process in order to meet Anderson College’s
English language entry requirement, will not be required to do the LLN test again)
Anderson College provides learners Office 365 account (free of charge) with access to online Outlook, Word,
PowerPoint, Excel, OneDrive etc to facilitate the training and communication. Anderson College will provide access
to computers/laptops for students to use on campus. However, for students to work on assessments, tasks and
self-study, all learners are expected to have access to a laptop or computer with a Windows/macOS operating
system at their own cost.
Note: Some assessment tasks are completed using a computer and the Internet, and the student must possess
basic computer skills.
ACSF level 3 is required in reading, writing, learning, numeracy and oral communication.
This qualification may provide a pathway to further studies such as:
With Certificate IV in Disability Support qualification in hand, graduates of the course will be able to work as a/an:
The program for international students takes place in a classroom environment with access to a simulated environment where required.
The participants in each program group will be provided with detailed learning resources to support the learning activities. These resources will include learning, assessment and other reference material relevant to the unit of competency being delivered.
This qualification will be delivered over 40 weeks, including 33 weeks of training and assessment and 7 weeks of holidays. As part of this qualification a work placement of 120 hours will be completed.
The underlying principle of Nationally Recognised Training is that a learner does not have to repeat training and assessment that has already been undertaken.
Anderson College has a Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer Policies and Procedures and can be found at Anderson College’s website, which outlines in detail a process to be followed for granting recognition and credit transfer. This is supported through the RPL guidelines for this qualification which focus specifically on all units.
Learners are encouraged to apply for RPL prior to or immediately after formal enrolment but prior to the facilitated delivery of units to ensure that they do not miss any training opportunities offered should they be unsuccessful in the RPL process.
Credit Transfer relates to the recognition of learning achieved through formal education and training, and involves assessing a previously completed course or units to see if it provides equivalent learning or competency outcomes to those required within the current course of study. Learners must provide transcripts of results and/or statements of attainment for credit transfer to be assessed.
Where a learner is successful in the RPL or Credit Transfer (CT) application, the units to be undertaken and course duration will be adjusted accordingly.
Where RPL is granted, learners do not have to participate in further training and assessment for skills and knowledge that they already possess.
Note: Students will be provided the option of Easy Monthly Instalments. Students are advised contact the Institute in relation to the updated and recent fees for the course. Course fee is subject to change.
This qualification is expected to be completed in 40 weeks. This will include 33 weeks of face-to-face training, work placements and assessment spread over 3 terms of 10 weeks each and 07 weeks of holidays (in total) of term breaks. All students are expected to give few hours per unit as self-directed study.
As per package rules, 10 units must be completed. These include 7 core units and 3 elective units.
Unit Code | Unit Title | Pre-Requisite |
---|---|---|
CHCCCS044 | Follow established person-centred behaviour supports | Nil |
CHCDIS017 | Facilitate community participation and social inclusion | Nil |
CHCDIS018 | Facilitate ongoing skills development using a person-centred approach | Nil |
CHCDIS019 | Provide person-centred services to people with disability with complex needs | Nil |
CHCLEG003 | Manage legal and ethical compliance | Nil |
CHCMHS001 | Work with people with mental health issues | Nil |
HLTWHS003 | Maintain work health and safety | Nil |
Unit Code | Unit Title | Pre-Requisite |
---|---|---|
BSBLDR411 | Demonstrate leadership in the workplace | Nil |
CHCMHS004 | Work collaboratively with the care network and other services | Nil |
CHCCCS004 | Assess co-existing needs | Nil |
Please get in touch with Anderson College for the intake dates.
A range of assessment methods employed by Anderson College ensures that assessments are fair, valid, reliable
and reasonable while ensuring that Anderson College meets the requirements of the relevant Training Package
and the rules of evidence. Assessments for this course have been designed for classroom-based face-to-face
delivery and assessment.
Based on the assessment methods for each unit of competency, assessment styles incorporated by Anderson
College include a range of assessment tasks such as knowledge questions and projects, which may include project
portfolios and case studies, undertaken at prescribed assessment schedules. Tasks will require in‐class work to
evidence aspects of skills and knowledge and ensure a consistent approach to the unit of competency through
continuous engagement and feedback.
Assessments are developed based on principles of assessment and rules of evidence and address all of the unit’s performance criteria, performance and knowledge evidence. The assessment mapping table is provided in a eparate document to the Trainers/Assessor.
The training facilities are equipped with all the required equipment in accordance with the training package. Students will be provided with access to the following resources required to complete the qualification successfully upon enrolment:
Upon successful completion of this course, student will receive a nationally recognised CHC43121 - Certificate IV in Disability Support. Students who do not complete all units may be eligible for a Statement of Attainment for partial completion of the CHC43121 - Certificate IV in Disability Support.
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Before enrolment, each student should ensure she/he meets the following requirements: