Smart and Skilled: Certificate IV in Disability

Course Information

Qualification Code: CHC43121 / Entitlement Full Qualification

BCC Institute delivers training under the NSW Government Smart and Skilled program. This presents local residents, particularly youth, the unemployed and other eligible learners, with the opportunity to gain new skills in government-subsidised vocational training courses.

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.

Course Duration and Start

Domestic – 2 nights per week online for 9 months. Flexible start dates. 

About the Smart and Skilled Program

Training under the Smart and Skilled Program is fee-free and fully funded by the NSW Government. The program is designed to assist eligible people to attain the skills they need to secure and maintain employment.

Eligibility Criteria

You may be eligible to receive funded training when at least one of the following eligibility criteria applies:

• unemployed (whether receiving welfare or not)
• at risk of losing your job
• aged 16-24 years (including school leavers)
• in receipt of any welfare payment
• veterans and their partners
• people employed in aged care, childcare, disability care or digital skill industries

To check eligibility go to: www.smartandskilled.nsw.gov.au or call 1300 77 21 04.

Training Options

Virtual classroom

Most training and assessment is delivered in a virtual classroom environment via Zoom. Students will also be required to complete some self-directed learning tasks.

Face to face training

Some practical components of training will be completed in face to face training sessions.

Work placement

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

Course Structure

14 units (11 core + 3 electives)

Attendance

Domestic – 2 days per week online plus 120 hours mandatory work placement.

Entry Requirements

Domestic

• Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) course pre-assessment test
• 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

Units of Competency

CHCDIS008 Facilitate community participation and social inclusion
CHCCCS015 Provide Individualised support
CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance
CHCDIS002 Follow established person - centred behaviour support*
CHCDIS007 Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability*
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
HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
CHCDIS005 Develop and provide person - centred service responses
HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems
CHCCCS011 Meet personal support needs
CHCADV002 Provide advocacy and representation services
CHCDIS004 Communicate using augmentative and alternative communication strategies

*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 CHC52015 Diploma of Community Services at BBC Institute. Other options include the CHC53315 Diploma of Mental Health or CHC53415 Diploma of Leisure and Health at a government-registered training provider.

Fee-free Training

CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support

Training under the NSW Government Smart and Skilled Program is subsidised by the NSW Government. To find out more about eligibility, go to: www.smartandskilled.nsw.gov.au or call 1300 77 21 04.

NSW Government
Smart and Skilled Program