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Disability Support
Certificate IV in Disability prepares you to become a direct care worker, helping clients with disabilities reach their full potential.
Workers may be required to demonstrate leadership within a supervisor or managerial position.
A career in disability support is rewarding and allows you to empower and support people with disabilities.
No prerequisite for this certificate.
During the COVID-19 restrictions, all of our classes are being run online via Virtual Learning.
Students are also required to complete 120 hours practical work-placement. Migrant Resource Centre North West Region, on the student's behalf, will organise and place each student at a designated facility & community centre.
Course code: CHC43115
Course length: 30+ weeks
120 hours of work placement
New semester starting soon, Register your interest.
| National Code | Title | Core/Elective/ Specialisation |
|---|---|---|
| CHCCS015 | Provide individualised Support | Core |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people | Core |
| CHCDIS002 | Follow established person-cantered behaviour supports | Core |
| HLTAAP001 | Recognise healthy body systems | Core |
| CHCLEG003 | Facilitate the empowerment of people with a disability | Core |
| CHCDIS008 | Manage legal and ethical compliance | Core |
| CHCDIS005 | Provide person-centered services to people with disability with complex needs | Core |
| HLTWHS002 | Develop and provide person-centered service responses | Core |
| CHCDIS002 | Follow safe work practices for direct client care | Core |
| CHCDIS009 | Facilitate ongoing skill development using a person-centered approach | Core |
| CHCMHS001 | Work with people with mental health issues | Elective |
| CHCCCS011 | Meet personal support needs | Elective |
| CHCDIS004 | Communicate using a augmentative and alternative communication strategies | Elective |
Fees
Due to the current COVID-19 restrictions, we have waived the fees for Government funded students to help our community and make it easier for people to renew their skills or start a new career.
- Government funded Skills First: $250 (eligibility criteria applies) CLICK HERE to check your eligibility
- Government funded Skills First with Concession: $50 (eligibility criteria applies) CLICK HERE to check your eligibility
- Full fee for service $3450
MRC NWR students who do not qualify for government funding can apply for a payment plan to study. MRC NWR follow option 3 of AQTF condition 5- that the RTO does not charge any upfront fees over $ 150
Students may choose to complete work placement (120 hours) after the 30+ weeks of face-to-face delivery.
Entry requirements
- Language and literacy skills minimum result - 70% in MRC NWR's LLN assessment
Career pathway
Candidates may enter work roles in Disability Support with a Certificate IV qualification and at some stage build on that qualification to move into:
- Diploma level qualification by meeting the articulated entry requirements, which build on relevant competencies from Certificate IV level or equivalent.
Course outcome
Upon completion of this qualification, you will receive the nationally recognised CHC43115 Certificate IV in Disability along with a statement of attainment for the completion of each individual unit.
Fees
Due to the current COVID-19 restrictions, we have waived the fees for Government funded students to help our community and make it easier for people to renew their skills or start a new career.
- Government funded Skills First: $250 (eligibility criteria applies) CLICK HERE to check your eligibility
- Government funded Skills First with Concession: $50 (eligibility criteria applies) CLICK HERE to check your eligibility
- Full fee for service $3450
MRC NWR students who do not qualify for government funding can apply for a payment plan to study. MRC NWR follow option 3 of AQTF condition 5- that the RTO does not charge any upfront fees over $ 150
Students may choose to complete work placement (120 hours) after the 30+ weeks of face-to-face delivery.
New semester starting soon, Register your interest.
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1300 67 6044
inforto@mrcnorthwest.org.au
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