Certificate IV in Disability Support

This course reflects the role of individuals in the community settings and peoples’ homes, who provide support in a manner that empowers 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. They may be required to supervise andor coordinate a small team.These individuals take responsibility for their own outputs within the scope of their job role and delegation. Workers have a range of factual, technical and procedural knowledge, as well as some theoretical knowledge of the concepts and practices required to provide person-centred support.The skills in this course must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and StateTerritory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.To achieve this course, the student must have completed at least 120 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency.The Certificate IV in Disability Support prepares individuals to provide high-quality care and support to people with disabilities, promoting independence and community participation. The course covers advanced skills in person-centred support, empowering clients, and assisting with complex needs. Graduates are equipped to work as Disability Support Worker or Senior Personal Care Assistant, helping clients lead fulfilling lives in various care settings.

Completion of: CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) OR Completion of: CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) OR Completion of: CHC30408 Certificate III in Disability plus the CHCSS00125 Entry to Certificate IV in Disability Support Skill Set. IHNA Admission Requirements • 18 years of age and above at the time of commencement of the course* • Successful completion of an Australian Year 11 course or equivalent.

IELTS (Academic) – 6.0 overall or equivalent

Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) test/ Certificate in Advanced English: 169

Occupational English Test (OET): A score of at least B for each test component

Pearson Test of English Academic: 50

Test of English as a Foreign Language internet-based test (TOEFL iBT): 64