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Certificate IV in Disability (VIC Only) CHC43115

Study Method
Blended, Virtual
Provider
TMG College Australia
Recognition
Nationally Recognised Training
Start Date
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Course Overview

This program will teach you the skills to help people with an intellectual or physical disability by empowering them to become more independent and self-reliant, so they can participate in community activities. People working at this level may be a supervisor or manage the performance of other team members.

With our flexible learning approach, we blend both practical and theoretical elements.

As part of this program, you will be required to undertake a minimum 120 hour’s Practical Placement in a Residential Care or Community Care Setting.

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Job Outcomes

Potential career outcomes could include:

  • Behavioural support officer
  • Disability support worker / Disability officer – day support
  • Development officer
  • Employment coordinator (disability) / Job coordinator
  • Community-based support worker
  • Residential Care officer
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Recognition

Nationally Recognised Training
This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia

Study Method

  • Blended
    Blended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
  • Virtual
    Virtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online
  • In-class
    In class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
  • Online
    Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement

Locations

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  • Victoria
    • Melbourne
      • Box Hill
      • Melbourne CBD
      • Werribee

Duration and Study Load

Traineeship: Estimated duration 104 weeks

Non-Traineeship: Estimated duration 52 weeks

Delivery

As part of this course, Students will be required to undertake a minimum 120 hour’s practical placement within the Disability Sector.

Delivery

Face to Face Training
In-person Classroom-Based training delivered at TMG College Australia sites. Face to Face delivery includes both theory and practical activities which are supported by structured Work Placement.

Offsite Training
TMG College Australia can deliver training and undertake assessments using facilities at a Students Workplace, or in a mobile manner (e.g. delivery at a regional/remote location for a specific period or for a specific training course).

Mixed Mode Training
A combination of various delivery modes. Also known as “Mixed Delivery” or “Blended Learning”. This includes Online, Face to Face and Workplace Based.

Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this Program however Students are required to undertake a Pre-Training Review and a Language Literacy Numeracy and Digital Literacy Assessment.

These will assist with determining suitability and relevance into course entry and identification of any support needs.

The ability to obtain a Police Check – Police Check required for industry work placement.

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Course Features

Over the course of this program we offer:

  • Convenient and flexible learning
  • Support and guidance
  • Online collaboration

Recognition of Prior Learning

We provide Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) where student work experience or qualifications of an advanced and related nature have been undertaken. RPL result is subject to the quality and amount of the evidence submitted by the Student to TMG.

Assessment

Assessment Methods may include:

  • Written Questions
  • Project Work
  • Case Study’s
  • Role plays
  • Workplace Based Tasks/Observations

Credit Transfer

We provide Credit Transfer with agreed and consistent credit outcomes for components of a qualification, if the CT request is equivalent in content and learning outcomes with TMG’s matched qualifications.

Subjects

The CHC43115 Certificate IV in Disability requires 14 units of competency.

Core Units:

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

Elective Units:

CHCCCS024 – Support individuals with autism spectrum disorder

CHCCCS023 – Support independence and wellbeing

CHCMHS001 – Work with people with mental health issues

All other electives available on request.

Credit Transfer and RPL offered: Recognition of prior learning and skills assessment.

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Payment Options

This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding. TMG College Australia encourages individuals with disabilities to access training subsidised through the Skills First Program. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply for this training.

Skills First Eligibility

  1. You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident or New Zealand Citizen.
  2. You must not have completed the same AQF level qualification or higher than the course you wish to enrol in, unless under 20 years of age on 1 January this year.
  3. You must not have commenced or be scheduled to commence more than two Victorian Government-subsidised courses this year; and
  4. You must not be currently enrolled in two or more Victorian Government-subsidised courses.

Traineeship incentives may be applicable on full time/ part-time basis, subject to eligibility. Enrolment fees apply.

This is a JobTrainer Funded Course. A person can participate under JobTrainer if they are:

  • 17 to 24 years old when the course starts; or
  • a job seeker of any age; and
  • have not commenced a full qualification under JobTrainer before
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About TMG College Australia

We understand how important it is to not only choose the right qualification for you, but also the right Australian Registered Training Organisation (RTO) to enhance your learning experience.

For over 15 years, we have established ourselves as one of Australia’s leading Registered Training Organisations by building trusted relationships with Students and offering career-boosting courses, dedicated Trainers, a strong Student support network and a great culture.

Our 60+ qualifications reflect current work practices, industry workplace expectations and offer flexible delivery modes to ensure you are job-ready after graduating. We have everything you need to enhance your study and career opportunities for the future.

 TMG College Australia is a business name of The Malka Group P/L which is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 21694).