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Course Details
Course Overview
This course is suitable for those who have some experience working in disability or aged care sector. If you want to take the next step in your career in the disability sector, this course will build on what you already know and prepare you to work in roles where you lead others and assist clients in managing their services. You will empower people with disabilities to achieve greater levels of independence, self-reliance, community participation and wellbeing. Workers promote a person-centred approach, work according to and may contribute to an individualised plan, and work without direct supervision. Working in the disability sector can be very rewarding and diverse, and this qualification will give you advanced skills to potentially move into a supervisory role.
Unit Selection
To receive the CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support qualification, the student must satisfactorily complete 10 units of competency, of which 7 are core plus 3 elective units.
Core Units
Elective Units
Work Placements
This course stipulates satisfactory completion of 120 hours of supervised work placement with registered providers. During this placement, students will be required to complete a Work Placement Record issued by Auctus.
We work with multiple industry partners and employers in the aged and disability sector who welcome our students for placements. We are proud that many of our students gain employment offers at the end of their placement. However, we do not guarantee a placement as organising work placement is a mutual effort between the student and Auctus. Furthermore, we will not recommend a student to an employer if they have not met the course and attendance requirements.
As a pre-requisite for work placement in the aged and/or disability sectors, employers require you to:
- Obtain DCSI clearances which include Working with Children's Check, NDIS clearance and aged care sector clearance
- Complete first aid & manual handling courses
- Complete online modules such as NDIS workers orientation module, infection control etc.
- Have a full South Australian drivers license and own a reliable car
Most employers also have vaccination requirements such as flu or COVID-19.
Auctus Placement Coordinator will assist you through the process and provide you with essential information.
Note:
- Your Availability for Placements: Students are expected to meet employers' rostering requirements and attend shifts as rostered.
- Organising Placements: All placements must be approved by Auctus Placement Coordinator prior to commencement. A placement agreement will be signed by Auctus, the employer and students. Where a placement agreement has been executed, students are expected to uphold the agreement unless there are extenuating circumstances. In those situations, evidence of the extenuating circumstances will be sought from the student. If a student fails to start the placement as scheduled, and the Coordinator has to reorganise the placement, students may be charged a $500 fee.
Fees, subsidies and payment options
Course Fees:
Subsidised training fee is $385.
(subject to eligibility criteria)
Full fee is $4,990.
(full fee applies when you are unable to access government funding).
Entry Requirements
All of the following requirements apply to enter this course:
- Must be over the age of 18 years when your course starts
- Ability to gain a national police clearance
- Successful completion of the Language Literacy and Numeracy assessment
- Complete Auctus enrolment process
- If required, complete a CSPA assessment and/or the Upfront Assessment of Need process
- Good level of physical fitness as required by the industry
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office (particularly Microsoft Word)
- Must hold a Certificate III level qualification in a related field
See our
Student Handbook for further guidance or speak to our enrolment advisor.
Student Support
Auctus offers a range of services to assist students to achieve their goals. Please refer to our
Student Handbook for further information.
Course Duration & Delivery
Face-to-face
The Certificate IV in Disability Support will be completed over the course of approximately 5-6 months.
Classes will run weekly from 5:00pm - 9:00pm.
Access to online Auctus resources:
Access to online training and assessment resources is provided for 8 months from the course commencement date free of charge.
Students can request access to the resources beyond 8 months at an additional cost. Please see the fees and payments section on our website for further details.
More Information
We are happy to answer all your questions in regards to the Certificate IV in Disability Support. Call us today on 1300 511 519 and our friendly team will assist you with all your training needs.
If you have successfully completed the previous CHC33015 course, you may qualify for a credit transfer for certain units. However, to transition smoothly from the superseded units to the new CHC43121 course, you will need to undergo some additional gap training. Our team of qualified professionals will be happy to assist you in determining your eligibility for this credit transfer. Feel free to speak our team to discuss your suitability.
Gap training fee: $150
FAQs
How Does Subsidised Funding Work?
If your training is subsidised, the South Australian Government pays part of your course fees for you. The money goes straight to your training provider, so you can focus on your training. You will be required to pay only the co-contribution.
Am I eligible?
You may be eligible for subsidised training if you live or work in South Australia, and you are:
- an Australian or New Zealand citizen
- a permanent Australian resident, or
- an eligible visa holder
Am I eligible if I am employed?
Yes, employment status does not impact your eligibility to access government subsidised training.
Do I need to hold a concession card to be eligible for government funding?
No, you do not need to hold a concession card.
Why do I need to complete a language, literacy and numeracy assessment when I enrol for a subsidised course?
Every learner studying in a nationally recognised training organisation must meet the criteria which includes completing the Language, Literacy and Numeracy assessment as part of the requirements to access Government subsidised funding for each course they enrol in. Subsidised funding cannot be accessed without the completion of the LLN test.
