CHC43115

Certificate IV in Disability Ballarat

Overview

General: The Certificate IV in Disability Ballarat programme aims to engage students in the broader scope of responsibilities involved with disability care work. Within the Certificate 4 in Disability Ballarat course, students will find themselves immersed within activities and topics that reflect the role of workers in a range of community settings and clients’ homes. Within these roles, workers are often expected to provide training and support in a manner that empowers people with disabilities to achieve greater levels of independence, self-reliance, community participation and wellbeing.

Employment Growth: Employment in Health Care and Social Assistance is projected to grow by 301,000 (or 15.8%) over the five years to November 2026.

Entry requirements: Prospective students are required to complete a Language Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment and a Pre-Training Interview, administered by and to the satisfaction of ITHEA and be at least 18 years of age. You must have good word processing and email skills as well as the ability to download and upload documents and information. Please see our Online Service Standards.

Vocational outcomes: Students can go into a range of employment options. Occupations may include Disability Officer, Day Support, Disability Support Worker, Drug and Alcohol Worker.

Delivery and assessment: We offer students the flexibility of choosing between online learning or classroom delivery. All students will be enrolled into our Learning Management System and all assessments must be completed online. As a result, all students will require a personal computer, with access to the Internet, to successfully complete their studies. Assessment methods allow for the gathering of sufficient quality evidence about the student’s performance. Methods used include question and answer, observation and demonstration, case study and projects.

 

Practical placement: To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 120 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency. Students are required to undertake supervised practical placement in relevant disability services settings. Evidence provided by the supervisor will contribute to assessment of the candidate’s ability to work at this level. Students are required to find their own practical placement, however ITHEA will provide assistance and support where needed. Students must have a valid National Police Check and a Working with Children Check prior to attending placement.

 

Core Unit

Unit CodeUnit DescriptorNominal Hrs
CHCCCS015Provide individualised support30
CHCDIS002Follow established person-centred behaviour supports50
CHCDIS005Develop and provide person-centred service responses135
CHCDIS007Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability100
CHCDIS008Facilitate community participation and social inclusion60
CHCDIS009Facilitate ongoing skills development using a person-centred approach50
CHCDIS010Provide person-centred services to people with disability with complex needs90
CHCDIV001Work with diverse people40
CHCLEG003Manage legal and ethical compliance80
HLTAAP001Recognise healthy body systems70
HLTWHS002Follow safe work practices for direct client care25

 

Elective Units

Unit CodeUnit DescriptorNominal Hrs
CHCADV002Provide advocacy and representation services80
CHCMHS001Work with people with mental health issues80
CHCCCS019Recognise and respond to crisis situations45

 

This Training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government Funding. Eligibility criteria apply. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

How to Apply

Please make sure you have read all the course information about units of study, duration, entry requirements, assessment information, job prospects etc.

Steps

1. You must attend a pre-training interview which includes a Language, Literacy and Numeracy test and complete the eligibility declaration form (in the case of students applying for Skills First Program Funding).

2. To complete the application process, click on the ‘Apply Now’ link. Complete the steps involved to submit your application online.

3. ITHEA will assess your application and make sure all entry requirements are met. An ITHEA representative will contact you if your application is unsuccessful.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

If you have any questions about the course, please call us on 9650 3900.

GOVERNMENT FUNDED

  • Skills First Funding

ENROLMENT TYPE

  • Non Apprentice/Trainee
  • Trainee

DURATION

1 year

START

Anytime

CLASSES

Melbourne CBD 3000 – Mon Tue

STUDY MODE

Traineeship, in class or online

PRACTICAL PLACEMENT

120 hrs

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

If you have any questions about the course, please call us on 9650 3900.