• Course in Applied Core Skills
• Certificate I in Retail Services
• Certificate II in Business
• Certificate II in Government
• Certificate III in Aged Care
• Certificate III in Children's Services
• Certificate III in Community Services Work
• Certificate III in Disability
• Certificate III in Home and Community Care
• Certificate IV in Aged Care
• Certificate IV in Business Administration
• Certificate IV in Disability
• Certificate IV in Employment Services
• Certificate IV in Home and Community Care
• Certificate IV in Human Resources
• Certificate IV in Retail Management
• Certificate IV in Youth Work
• Diploma of Business Administration
• Diploma of Children's Services (Early childhood education and care)
• Diploma of Community Services Coordination

CHC40308 - Certificate IV in Disability

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.

Entry Requirements

There are no special entry requirements for this qualification however it is recommended students are 18 years of age and have a minimum sound level in English and Maths. Students are required to have the ability to read and write simple documents and collect basic numeral data. You must also undergo a police check for a criminal background in order to work in this field. A senior First Aid Certificate is strongly recommended

Language, Literacy and Numeracy

ABRA QLD supports all learners by profiling their individual language, literacy and numeracy skills prior to commencement and throughout the training and assessment process.

Qualification Requirements

To achieve a Certificate IV in Disability, students must complete fifteen units for this qualification, comprising:

• Ten Core Units
• Five Elective Units

Unit of Competency

Assessment

The experienced ABRA QLD Training Team adopts a supportive, flexible and holistic approach in assessing competence against the units for each of the qualifications on our scope. All learners with ABRA QLD are offered the opportunity for recognition of pre-existing skills, knowledge and experience (RPL) towards their qualification upon enrolment.

Our assessment strategies cover a range of methods that may include written question and answers, reports, group activities, practical work, observation and discussion. Some courses require successful completion of a Vocational Placement as part of the assessment process.

Cost

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Career Possibilities

• 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

The Certificate IV in Disability will enable students to establish a career path to Diploma of Disability and also to higher industry roles.
Currently in Australia there is an identified shortage of qualified Disability workers, employment opportunities are many and varied.

Delivery

This program is delivered by distance using electronic mail (email). In general students have to complete this qualification within 12 months. However, as our distance education is self-paced, students can complete this course in less than this time.

How To Enrol

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If you are ready to enrol in this course, please complete the enrolment form and fax it to ABRA Qld on (07) 3203 7174 or email the completed form to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it