Certificate IV in Disability Support

• develop and provide personalised support to people with disability

• help people with disability feel strong and confident

• work with people with mental health issues

• help people with disability be involved in their community and included in social events

• learn about the rules and how to work safely.

• A nationally recognised qualification at Certificate IV level.

• Experience working with people who have a variety of disabilities.

• Experience building relationships with individuals and their families.

• Experience organising ways for people with disability to be included in the community and social events.

• Be able to look at your work and see what was good and what could be improved.

• Successful completion of the CHC33021 or CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) as shown by a copy of your transcript or certificate; OR

• Successful completion of the CHC30408 Certificate III in Disability plus the CHCSS00125 Entry to Certificate IV in Disability Support Skill Set as shown by a copy of your transcript or certificate.

• a Working with Children Check (WWCC)

• a National Police Check

• NDIS Worker Screening Check

• vaccination and health screenings

• any additional evidence your work placement provider requires.

Note:

• These may vary depending on your place of work or where you choose to complete your work experience.

• relevant employment or access to a practice workplace to prove your skills

• an interest in working with a range of people and the ability relate easily to others

• the ability to work on your own in a team made up of people from different work areas

Important information

• This course contains information, ideas and examples that you may find upsetting. Please consider how strong you are emotionally before starting the course or working in this field.

• If you need help preparing for study, contact us about your options.

The following foundation skills:

• You take charge of your learning and can finish tasks on time, by yourself.

• You can understand documents you see often in everyday life.

• You can write short sentences and paragraphs that others can understand.

• You can join group talks and share your ideas clearly.

• You can solve maths problems you often see in real life.

• You can use email, search the internet, and open files.