Certificate IV in Disability Support

Develop the skills and knowledge to provide person-centred behaviour support that promotes an individual’s rights, dignity, choice and quality of life. This unit explores how to recognise factors that may influence behaviour, follow established behaviour support strategies, respond appropriately to behaviours of concern, and monitor and report changes. Learners build practical skills for providing consistent, respectful support while working within organisational procedures and established behaviour support plans.

Develop the skills and knowledge to support positive, person-centred approaches to behaviour support. This unit explores how individual needs, environments and life experiences can influence behaviour, and how proactive strategies can promote wellbeing, participation and quality of life. Learners build practical skills in identifying support needs, contributing to positive behaviour support strategies, working collaboratively with others, and promoting the person’s rights, choice and dignity.

Develop the skills and knowledge to support and advocate for the rights, interests and choices of individuals. This unit explores how to identify a person’s needs and preferences, provide information about their rights and options, support self-advocacy and assist people to access appropriate services and resources. Learners build practical skills in promoting choice, control, inclusion and supported decision-making while working within legal, ethical and organisational requirements.

Develop the skills and knowledge to support people with disability to participate meaningfully in their community and build social connections. This unit explores person-centred approaches to identifying individual interests, goals and opportunities for participation. Learners develop practical skills to address barriers, strengthen community connections and promote choice, independence, inclusion and active participation.

Develop the skills and knowledge to support people with disability to build and maintain skills that enhance independence and quality of life. This unit explores person-centred approaches to identifying individual goals, strengths and learning needs. Learners develop practical skills to provide opportunities for skill development, encourage participation and independence, monitor progress and adapt support strategies in partnership with the person.

Develop the skills and knowledge to provide person-centred support to people with disability who have complex needs. This unit explores how multiple and changing support needs can influence a person’s daily life, wellbeing and participation. Learners develop practical skills to identify and respond to individual needs, coordinate supports, work collaboratively with others, manage risks and promote choice, control, dignity and quality of life.

Develop the skills and knowledge to contribute to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace. This unit explores workplace health and safety responsibilities, identifying and responding to hazards and risks, implementing safe work practices, and supporting consultation and continuous improvement. Learners build practical skills to promote the safety and wellbeing of themselves, colleagues and the people they support.

Develop the skills and knowledge to identify, manage and monitor legal and ethical responsibilities within community and disability services. This unit explores relevant legislation, duty of care, privacy and confidentiality, professional boundaries and organisational responsibilities. Learners build practical skills to recognise compliance issues, support ethical practice, manage risks and contribute to services that protect the rights, safety and wellbeing of the people they support.

Develop the skills and knowledge to provide respectful, person-centred support to people experiencing mental health issues. This unit explores how mental health can affect a person’s wellbeing, relationships and participation in everyday life. Learners build practical skills in recognising individual needs, communicating effectively, promoting strengths and recovery, responding to changes in wellbeing, and supporting choice, dignity, inclusion and self-determination.

Develop the skills and knowledge to demonstrate effective leadership and support positive workplace practices. This unit explores how to model professional behaviour, communicate organisational values and expectations, build effective working relationships and support team performance. Learners develop practical leadership skills to motivate others, encourage collaboration, address workplace challenges and contribute to a positive and productive team culture.