The Certificate IV in Disability prepares individuals for a career as a disability support worker, providing them with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to effectively support people with disabilities in various community settings. The course covers person-centered practices, advocacy, support strategies, and occupational health and safety principles, empowering learners to assist individuals with disabilities in achieving independence, choice, and control over their lives.
At All Health Training we’re dedicated to inclusivity. We embrace access and equity principles, and we invite individuals with disabilities and from First Nations communities to apply. We believe in the strength of diversity and are here to support every learner in reaching their potential.
Please note:
*This course is currently in transition. The new qualification code, title (CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability) and some units and content will change. Students are still eligible to enrol into this superseded course; but must be completed by 31 July 2024. No extensions apply. Note the new (CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability) qualification has an entry requirement. A prerequisite of a CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) that needs to be completed as part of the pathway into the new CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability.
Further information will be provided at the enquiry stage so you can make an informed decision regarding an enrolment. To discuss your study options, please contact us today. The above courses are delivered in a classroom environment for the listed amount of weeks + the requirement for 120 hours practical placement.
What does transition mean? It’s the timeframe with an end date that RTO’s are provided with to continue to deliver, assess and complete students in a qualification.
What does superseded mean? It’s the term used to explain that a qualification has now been updated and will be replaced to reflect any changes that industry bodies want included in the new qualification. This happens approx. every 5-7 years.
Employment outcomes on completion of this course include varying roles which may include:
This is an open entry program of study with participants needing to read, write and communicate in English to a level to perform the job.
To learn more about our flexible learning program, click here.
*Delivery locations and duration varies between intakes. Please see upcoming dates.
Unit Code | Units of Competency | |
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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 systems | |
HLTWHS002 | Follow safe work practices for direct client care |
Unit Code | Units of Competency | |
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HLTFSE001 | Follow basic food safety practices | |
CHCCCS011 | Meet personal support needs | |
CHCLAH001 | Work effectively with in the leisure and health industries | |
HLTAID011 | Provide first aid | |
HLTINF006 | Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control |
Competency is assessed through a combination of practical application and demonstration of skills, research, analysis and completion of competency based workbooks.
Practical placement of 120 hours is a mandatory requirement of this course. All Health Training will organise on our students behalf.
If students have already successfully completed unit/s of competency which are included within the qualification AHT offers, credit may be granted.
Competencies gained through other formal study or experience may be acknowledged through a Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process.
Students are required to complete assessments outside of class time, which depending on a student’s underpinning knowledge, may be approximately 8 – 10 hours per week. Assessments will require access to a computer for research on the internet, accessing Microsoft Teams (AHT will provide you with on course commencement).
The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding under the Skills First Program and may impact your access to further government subsidised training.
To view fees based of you funding status, please visit our fees page here
Additional Fees (If applicable)
Please refer to the Student Handbook available here for a comprehensive list of additional fees that may be applicable.
Payment Plans
All Health Training offer flexible payment plans for our full fee students. Speak with us to learn more.
Skills First is a Victorian Government funding program that provides access to government-subsidised training for courses in growth industries such as the health sector. Skills First funding includes qualifications and some skill sets.
If you are eligible, your tuition fees will be lower.
How to check your eligibility
From 1st January 2023, you need to meet the below two (2) criteria’s to be eligible for a Skills First funding place:
To be eligible for Skills First training, you must be one of the following:
See information for asylum seeker and overseas students below
In a calendar year, a student may only commence a maximum of two:
Please note: The following scenarios are not counted when determining if a student meets these limits:
When you apply for a subsidised course, All Health Training will check and confirm your eligibility.
If you are unsure if you are eligible for Govt. subsidised training, please contact the office on 9894 3900 to discuss your circumstances. Alternatively, you can use our online survey, to help determine if you are eligible for govt. subsidised training. Click here to find out our funded courses
For career advancement, consider pursuing higher-level qualifications like the Diploma of Disability or Advanced Diploma of Disability. These qualifications can open doors within the healthcare sector.
Additional Skillsets for your consideration:
The Victorian Department of Education and Training, in partnership with industry, has created skillsets/courses/units focusing on family violence response and disability abuse prevention under the NDIS.
These units are crucial for future job readiness in various community roles in Victoria, and they differ from qualifications in terms of eligibility. Upskilling is not required for this free government initiative – $0 fees for eligible students. All Health Training provides public workshops for these skillsets, which we highly recommend completing either during or after your studies.
To learn more and apply, visit the links below. The skillsets of interest include:
This qualification is designed for individuals working in community, home, or residential care settings. They operate within a multi-disciplinary team, under supervision and delegation. Their primary role is to deliver personalised support to individuals who may need assistance due to factors such as aging, disability, or other reasons.
This skill set reflects the skill requirements to prepare for and provide medication assistance plus completion of medication documentation
The Course in Supporting People with Disability to use Medications consists of 1 unit.