RTO: 45902 | CRICOS: 04050B
The certificate 4 in disability support is a qualification that trains and equips students not only to provide individual support to people living with disability, but to empower them with more independence and self-reliance, encourage community participation and improve their overall well-being. Students are trained to utilise a person-centred approach working with and often contributing to the person’s individualised plan.
This may involve connecting clients with community services or service programs, sourcing advocacy and representation services, providing advice on government funding options, or helping them work towards future employment.
Graduates of the Cert IV in Disability Support are trained to work without direct supervision, and in some cases may be called upon to coordinate or supervise a small team.
At Solis College, we have our hearts set on becoming one of Australia’s leading RTOs, providing excellent, affordable training to students and leaving a legacy of satisfied, highly qualified graduates each making a positive and lasting difference in their industry and community.
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The CHC43121 course is made up of 10 training units – 7 core units, and 3 elective units. The 7 core units are:
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UNIT CODES
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COURSE UNITS
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CORE/ELECTIVES
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CHCCCS044
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Follow established person-centred behaviour supports
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CORE
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CHCDIS017
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Facilitate community participation and social inclusion
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CORE
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CHCDIS018
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Facilitate ongoing skills development using a person-centred approach
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CORE
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CHCDIS019
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Provide person-centred services to people with disability with complex needs
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CHCLEG003
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Manage legal and ethical compliance
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CORE
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Work with people with mental health issues
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CORE
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HLTWHS003
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Maintain work health and safety
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CORE
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The 3 elective units are:
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UNIT CODES
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COURSE UNITS
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CORE/ELECTIVES
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CHCDIV002
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Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
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ELECTIVES
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CHCCCS019
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Recognise and respond to crisis situations
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ELECTIVES
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CHCCCS004
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Assess co-existing needs
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ELECTIVES
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The course has elements of both face-to-face training and self-paced online learning. The online components of the course are completed in your own time, and at your own pace – provided the work is complete in time for your face-to-face classes (which build on that knowledge).
The in-person classes take place at our training venue in the heart of the CBD, working with one of our highly experienced instructors in classes of up to 20 students. The training will include:
In addition, each student will undertake a practical placement in the industry, observing current professionals at work and learning skills on the job.
The Certificate IV in Disability Support will require 26 weeks of full-time study. This includes orientation, self-paced learning, in-class training, holidays, assessments, placements, and graduation.
It is expected that students will be available to study at least 20 hours a week – including assessment time. Your personal timetable for the course will have more specific information.
Additional time may be required for the practical placement. Students should expect to be on-site full time, Monday to Friday for the duration of the placement.
If you have completed a similar qualification (such as the Certificate IV in Ageing Support), you may be granted recognition of prior learning (RPL) for course units you have already completed – or in some cases for recognised industry experience.
Units taken as part of the Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) do not count towards RPL – this learning is already assumed knowledge for the CHC43121 course.
The Certificate IV in Disability Support is a superb choice for improving your employment prospects. According to Job and Skills Australia, In 2022, graduates of the course improved their odds of finding employment by more than 17% – with 93.74% finding work after graduating. That puts it on the top 20 list for all VET courses across Australia. Solis’ average is a little higher than that – 97.6%, to be precise.
It’s also on the top 20 list for highest improved income – with graduates earning an additional $17,756 on average after completing the course. Of course, this isn’t the sort of career you get into for the money, but it’s always nice to be able to pay the bills on time!
Not only is the course a pathway to a highly rewarding career supporting people in need, but it’s also an awesome opportunity to improve your circumstances and your prospects for the future.
If the Cert 4 in Disability Support isn’t right for you, Solis College has a range of other qualifications for working in the Care and Community Services industry.
CHC43015 – Certificate IV in Ageing Support
This course prepares students to work in professional aged care contexts. Whether in a residential, home, or community-based setting, graduates are trained to provide direct care and perform other specialised aged care tasks, often working with little direct supervision. They are capable of supporting other staff, and leading small teams.
CHC52021 – Diploma of Community Services
This training equips students for work in community services and provides them with specialised skills such as coordinating programs and case management. They can respond to unexpected difficulties in their roles, and find the information they need to resolve issues. Graduates are trained to work independently, with limited oversight from upper management. They are also qualified to manage or supervise teams of staff or volunteers.
To take part in the CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support course, you must:
26 Weeks of Full Time Study
Level 5/117, King William St, Adelaide, South Australia, 5000
Ph: 0410 140 757 Email: info@soliscollege.sa.edu.au
Rolling Intake
To enrol and take part in the Certificate 4 in Disability Support course, you'll need to have a few basic resources available. You'll need:
Other than these, all course materials and equipment are provided as part of the training.
Over the length of the course, your progress will recorded through a variety of assessment methods, including:
You must successfully complete each assessment to graduate each unit and the course overall.
Students who are not successful in one or more of the assessments for the course will be given one opportunity to retake the assessment. You must complete the re-assessment successfully to be marked as competent in that unit of the course.
The CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support course is a nationally recognised qualification under the National Register of Vocational Education and Training, and Solis College is a fully registered training organisation RTO within Australia (RTO 45902). The CHC43121 certificate is recognised throughout the care industry in all Australian states and territories.
The CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support is the most up-to-date training of its type. In some cases, employers or older reference materials may give an older version of the course as a requirement for a given role or career. In such situations, the CHC43121 certificate is accepted as the more current version of that qualification.
Older versions of this qualification included:
The CHC43121 certificate equips students with an incredibly broad disability support skill set, preparing them for a wide range of roles within the care industry - anything from working with local community services to providing disability services to participants in the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Students are equipped to provide person centred services and individual support to a wide range of people living with disability in a range of contexts.
Some roles and careers the Cert IV in Disability Support may lead to are:
To find more information, or ask any questions you may have, please get in touch! You can contact us by phone on 0410 140 757, by email at info@soliscollege.sa.edu.au or by visiting our contact page.
If you’ve already decided you’d like to study with Solis College, you can apply for a course online by:
