Faculty
Community Services
Delivery Mode
Face to Face and Practical training
Duration
39 Weeks
COURSE CODE : CHC43115 | CRICOS CODE : 0101254
This course reflects the role of individuals 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. Individuals will learn to promote a person-centred approach, work without direct supervision and may be required to supervise and/or coordinate a small team. Workplace-based placement is a mandatory component of this qualification.
This course is superseded by CHC43121 – Certificate IV in Disability Support
Licensing/Regulatory Information
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification.
MODE OF STUDY
Face to Face and Practical training
COURSE DELIVERY LOCATION
Melbourne Campus
Level 5 & 9, 341-345 Queen Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
Sydney Campus
Level 1, 54 Parramatta Road, Forest Lodge NSW 2037
Adelaide Campus
Level 3, 45 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5000
Course Duration: 39 weeks
Course Fee:
- Tuition fee: $7250
- Material fee: $250
- Placement fee: $1000
- Enrolment fee: $250
- Total fee: $8750
Note: Prices are subject to change at the discretion of SIGNET INSTITUTE OF AUSTRALIA
INTAKE DATES 2023:
January, April, July, October
INTAKE DATES 2024:
January, April, July, October
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
18 years or older upon commencement of the course.
Required to have successfully completed Year 12 or equivalent.
Required to have successfully completed an LLN test and demonstrate competence for all indicators to enroll for this qualification.
Required to have successfully met one of the English requirements:
– IELTS: 5.5 (no band below 5.0)
– TOEFL iBT: 69-79 (no band below 14)
– TOEFL Paper: 523 (with a min. TWE 3.5)
– PTE Academic: Overall 46 (no band below 40)
Note: Some assessment tasks are completed using a computer and the internet, and it is essential for the student to possess basic computer skills.
| Core Units – 11 | |
|---|---|
| CHCCCS015 | Provide Individualised Support |
| CHCDIS002 | Follow established person-centred behaviour supports |
| CHCDIS005 | Develop and provide person-centred service responses |
| CHCDIS007 | Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability |
| CHCDIS008 | Facilitate community participation and social inclusion |
| CHCDIS009 | Facilitate ongoing skills development using a person-centred approach |
| CHCDIS010 | Provide person-centred services to people with disability with complex needs |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with Diverse People |
| CHCLEG003 | Manage legal and ethical compliance |
| HLTAAP001 | Recognise Healthy Body System |
| HLTWHS002 | Follow safe work practices for direct client care |
| Electives – 3 | |
|---|---|
| CHCCCS001 | Address the needs of people with chronic disease |
| CHCPAL001 | Deliver care services using a palliative approach |
| CHCCCS017 | Provide loss and grief support |
LEARNING AND ASSESSMENT STRATEGY
A range of following assessment methods will be used to assess the students:
- Written and oral questions
- Presentations
- Projects/Reports
- Case Study/Scenarios
- Third party reports
- Observation in a simulated work environment
- Observation after in actual work environment via third party reports and observation checklists
These will give you maximum opportunity to develop your knowledge in individual support and specialise in ageing or aged care.
PRACTICAL WORK PLACEMENT
What you learn at Signet has direct links to the real world. You’ll have the chance to put theory into practice in at least 120 hours of practical work placement that we arrange for you.
You’ll learn from Trainers and Assessors who have valuable industry contacts and the latest industry-standard skills and knowledge. Learning with us means you’ll get the hands-on learning to be job-ready and confidence prior to the commencement of your practical work placement.
Practical Placement, or “on-the-job” training, is an important part of the CHC43115 – Certificate IV in Disability. It gives you the opportunity to apply, in a real-life setting, the theoretical knowledge gained in the classroom and the practical knowledge gained in the simulated lab.
It also allows you to develop these skills and practical knowledge under the supervision of experienced practitioners.
CREDIT TRANSFER (CT)
If you have previously completed a unit with the same unit code or unit title as in your new course, you may be eligible for a credit transfer and you may not have to repeat that unit.
You will need to complete a credit transfer application form, and provide a certified copy of the transcript of statement of attainment.
There is a fee for this process. Applications for credit transfer must be made prior to the commencement of the course.
QUALIFICATION PATHWAYS
After successfully completing CHC43115 – Certificate IV in Disability, students may apply for:
- Diploma of Community Services
- Diploma of Mental Health
- Diploma of Nursing
Employment opportunities resulting from the completion of this course may include the following job roles:
- Disability Support Assistant
- Disability Support Facilitator
- Disability Team Leader
* Completion of a Signet qualification does not guarantee an employment outcome