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CHC43121 – Certificate IV in Disability

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Certificate IV in Disability

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Supersedes CHC43115 – Certificate IV in Disability

Notes

Non Equivalent. Major updates to reflect changed industry expectations, including changes to core units, addition of entry requirement, changes to elective bank.

Qualification Description

This qualification reflects the role of individuals in a range of community settings and peoples’ homes, who provide 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 according to and may contribute to an individualised plan, and work without direct supervision. They 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.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Packaging Rules

Total number of units 10

7 core units
3 elective units, consisting of:

➤at least 2 units from the electives listed below

➤up to 1 unit from the electives listed below, or any current endorsed Training Package or accredited course.

➤Units marked with * have one or more prerequisite units. Please refer to individual units for details of prerequisites.

Core units

CHCCCS044

Follow established person-centred behaviour supports

CHCDIS017

Facilitate community participation and social inclusion

CHCDIS018

Facilitate ongoing skills development using a person-centred approach

CHCDIS019

Provide person-centred services to people with disability with complex needs

CHCLEG003

Manage legal and ethical compliance

CHCMHS001

Work with people with mental health issues

HLTWHS003

Maintain work health and safety

Elective units

BSBLDR411

Demonstrate leadership in the workplace

BSBLDR413

Lead effective workplace relationships

BSBSTR402

Implement continuous improvement

CHCADV001

Facilitate the interests and rights of clients

CHCADV002

Provide advocacy and representation services

CHCAGE009

Provide services for older people

CHCAGE011

Provide support to people living with dementia

CHCAOD001

Work in an alcohol and other drugs context

CHCCCS001

Address the needs of people with chronic disease

CHCCCS002

Assist with movement

CHCCCS004

Assess co-existing needs

CHCCCS005

Conduct individual assessments

CHCCCS006

Facilitate individual service planning and delivery

CHCCCS007

Develop and implement service programs

CHCCCS008

Develop strategies to address unmet needs

CHCCCS010

Maintain a high standard of service

CHCCCS017

Provide loss and grief support

CHCCCS018

Provide suicide bereavement support

CHCCCS019

Recognise and respond to crisis situations

CHCCCS034

Facilitate independent travel

CHCCCS026

Transport individuals

CHCCCS033

Identify and report abuse

CHCCCS035

Support individuals people with autism spectrum disorder

CHCCCS036

Support relationships with carer and family

CHCCCS037

Visit client residence

CHCCCS039

Coordinate and monitor home- based support

CHCCCS041

Recognise healthy body systems

CHCCCS042

Prepare meals

CHCCCS043

Support positive mealtime experiences

CHCCOM002

Use communication to build relationships

CHCDIS014

Develop and use strategies for communication with augmentative and alternative communication systems

CHCDIS015

Develop and provide person-centred service responses

CHCDIS016

Develop and promote positive person-centred behaviour supports

CHCDIS020

Work effectively in disability support

CHCDIS021

Prepare for NDIS support coordination

CHCDIS022*

Coordinate NDIS participant support

CHCDIS023*

Provide specialised support

CHCDIV002

Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety

CHCDIV003

Manage and promote diversity

CHCINM001

Meet statutory and organisation information requirements

CHCMGT001

Develop, implement and review quality framework

CHCMGT002

Manage partnership agreements with service providers

CHCMHS007

Work effectively in trauma informed care

CHCPAL003

Deliver care services using a palliative approach

CHCPAL004*

Contribute to planning and implementation of care services using a palliative approach

HLTAAP002

Confirm physical health status

HLTFSE001

Follow basic food safety practices

HLTHPS006

Assist clients with medication

HLTOHC007

Recognise and respond to oral health issues

HLTWHS004

Manage work health and safety

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