Course Information

Qualification Code: CHC43121 | CRICOS Course Code: 114164K

This qualification reflects the role of workers in a range of community settings and clients’ homes, who provide training and 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 without direct supervision and may be required to supervise and/or coordinate a small team.

The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.

Course Duration

International – 52 weeks (40 weeks of classes + 12 weeks of holidays).

Attendance

International – 2 days per week plus self-directed learning (20hrs per week). Plus 120 hours mandatory work placement.

Entry Requirements

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.

International

• Successful completion of Australian Year 12 or equivalent
• IELTS 6.0 overall or equivalent or successful completion of 12 weeks of EAP, Exam Preparation or General English at Upper- Intermediate level from approved providers, or educated for 5 years in an English-speaking country
• Be 18 years of age or over
• Unique Student Identifier (USI)

Before commencement of work placement, students are required to:

• Provide a Working with Children Check
• Provide a Police Clearance Check
• Have a reasonable level of fitness to cope with standing, lifting, bending, twisting and reaching
• Be physically, mentally and emotionally healthy to respond appropriately to personal needs
• NDIS Online Module
• NB. BCC Institute highly recommends students complete the immunisation process before practical placements commence as some facilities will not provide placement to students with out immunisation

Students must also have access to:

• A PC or equivalent running or capable of running Microsoft Windows 2010 and Microsoft Office 2010 and above
• Internet connection

Training Options

Since July 20, 2020, BCC Institute has been using a mixed delivery mode, delivering sessions face to face and online via the Zoom platform.

Face to face training

Face to face classes at BCC Institute are kept small with a maximum of 15 students per class, allowing more quality time with their trainer. Each trainer has extensive experience in their industry, providing first hand knowledge and learning techniques for their students.

Work placement

All students will experience 120 hours of work placement. This is a compulsory part of the course.

Course Structure

10 units (7 core + 3 electives)

Units of Competency

CHCCCS044 Follow established person-centred behaviour supports
CHCDIS017 Facilitate community participation and social inclusion
CHCDIS019 Provide person-centred services to people with disability with complex needs
CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance
CHCDIS018 Facilitate ongoing skills development using a person-centred approach
CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issue
HLTWHS003 Maintain work health and safety
CHCADV001 Facilitate the interests and rights of clients*
CHCCCS002 Assist with movement*
CHCCCS041 Recognise healthy body systems*

*Unit is an elective. All other units are core units of competency.

Employment Opportunities

• Residential Support Worker
• Disability Support Officer
• Recreational Services Officer
• NDIS Support Worker
• Respite Worker

Further Study Pathways

On completion of CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support, students may wish to continue their studies and complete the CHC52021 Diploma of Community Services at BCC Institute.

Fees and Charges