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.

Information sessions are being held for 2013 enrolment into this course. All interested students are encouraged to attend.

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• Location:
  Footscray Nicholson and Industry
• College:
  College of Arts
• Study mode:
  Full Time and Part Time
• Delivery mode:
  Class Contact, E-learning, On campus and Industry
• Course code:
  CHC40312
• Duration:
  1 year
• This information is for Australian residents.
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How to apply

• 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

Learn more about your career options on the Australian government's Career Information and Resources website.

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.

To qualify for the Certificate IV in Disability participants must successfully complete a total of 15 units of study, comprising of 10 core units and 5 elective units in accordance with the packaging rules specified in CHC08 Community Services Training Package and the University's approval.

Core Units

• Work Within a Relevant Legal and Ethical Framework

  Unit code

  CHCCS400C

• Work Effectively in the Community Sector

  Unit code

  CHCCS411C

• Work Effectively With People With a Disability

  Unit code

  CHCDIS301C

• Maintain an Environment to Empower People With Disabilities

  Unit code

  CHCDIS302A

• Facilitate Skills Development and Maintenance

  Unit code

  CHCDIS405A

• Facilitate Community Participation and Inclusion

  Unit code

  CHCDIS410A

• Communicate Using Augmentative and Alternative Communication Strategies

  Unit code

  CHCDIS411A

• Facilitate Individualised Plans

  Unit code

  CHCICS402B

• Provide Behaviour Support in the Context of Individualised Plans

  Unit code

  CHCICS305B

• Plan and Provide Advanced Behaviour Support

  Unit code

  CHCICS404B

• Contribute to Whs Processes

  Unit code

  HLTWHS300A

• Follow Whs Safety Procedures for Direct Care Work

  Unit code

  CHCWHS312A

Elective Units (5 required, as per the Training Package rules and the University's approval)

• Work Effectively With Culturally Diverse Clients and Co-Workers

  Unit code

  HLTHIR403C

• Apply First Aid

  Unit code

  HLTFA311A

• Assist Clients With Medication

  Unit code

  CHCCS305C

• Recognise Healthy Body Systems in a Health Care Context

  Unit code

  HLTAP301B

• Administer and Monitor Medications

  Unit code

  CHCCS424B

• Facilitate Support for Personal Care Needs

  Unit code

  CHCICS401B

• Work Effectively With Older People

  Unit code

  CHCAC318B

• Work Effectively in the Leisure and Health Industry

  Unit code

  CHCRH401C

• Use Targeted Communication Skills to Build Relationships

  Unit code

  CHCCOM403A

• Year 12: Successful completion of VCE or equivalent.
• Mature: Relevant industry or vocational experience or assessed as being capable to complete the course by the University
• Other: Working with children/police checks may be required to participate in this course