About This Training Course

This Certificate IV in Disability (CHC40308) Online Training Course is designed for those who are interested in working with disabled individuals. Disability workers provide training and support for people with disabilities. The goal of a disability worker is to enhance the lives of the disabled by teaching them how to become more independent and community oriented. Disability workers change the lives of the people they work with, making this occupation extremely rewarding.Pursue a Fulfilling Career in the Disability Services Industry from the Comfort of Your Own Home.

Make a living by making a difference in someone's life.
Learn how to do so by taking advantage of the convenience of e-learning.

Subjects Covered

This Certificate IV in Disability (CHC40308) Online Training Course will cover the following subjects:

Successful completion of this course requires the fulfillment of 14 units of study: ten compulsory units and four elective units.

Core Units
• CHCCS400B Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework
• CHCCS411B Work effectively in the community sector
• CHCDIS301B Work effectively with people with a disability
• CHCDIS302A Maintain an environment to empower people with disabilities
• CHCDIS405A Facilitate skills development and maintenance
• CHCDIS410A Facilitate community participation and inclusion
• CHCDIS411A Communicate using augmentative and alternative communication strategies
• CHCICS402A Facilitate individualised plans
• CHCICS404A Plan and provide advanced behaviour support
• HLTOHS300B Contribute to occupational health and safety (OH&S) process

Elective Units (student to choose any 4 of the electives listed below)
• CHCAC318B Work effectively with older people
• CHCAD401D Advocate for clients
• CHCPA301B Deliver care services using a palliative approach
• HLTAP301A Recognise healthy body systems in a health context
• HLTHIR403C Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers

Work Placement Program

• Once you have complete 10 units of competency, we get information from the student on:
• Their availability during the week.
• Where they live

Then we work with the student to organise the work placement beginning with organisations closest to where students live and calling out from there until we find a place for you*

Please Note:
• Sometimes it might take as long as 2 weeks to secure work placement for you.
• It might not always be possible to secure for your work placement in the suburbs where you live but we shall do our best to get a suburb as close to you as possible.

Training Course Outcomes

At the end of the Certificate IV in Disability (CHC40308) Online Training Course participant Are Qualified to Work As:

• Behavioural support officer
• Marketing coordinator
• Development officer
• Project officer (life enhancement team)
• Disability officer – day support
• Residential care officer
• Disability support officer / worker
• Senior personal care assistant
• Employment coordinator (disability)
• Social educator
• Job coordinator
• Social trainer
• Lifestyle support officer
• Supervisor
• Local area coordinator

Course Pathway
This qualification has pathways into further study in:
• Certificate IV in Aged Care
• Certificate IV in Home and Community Care
• Diploma of Disability

Prerequisites

Study From Home:
We will give you all the learning materials you need to study and all the assessment materials you have to return to us. The classes are held in your living room.

Orientation Session:
• The only thing you must attend is one compulsory orientation session where we:
• Go over how to use the online system including answering your most common questions.
• Go over the entire course curriculum so as to clarify any doubts and answer any questions you might have about the Certificate IV in Disability (CHC40308) Online Training Course
• Give you more information on the Work Placement Program
• Give you chance to have your questions answered

These sessions are held the first Saturday of every month and are designed to be as convenient and flexible as possible.

Other Information

JTI offers flexible training which suits individuals and industry requirements. The flexible nature of this course caters to students in need of flexible work hours, working mothers, and others who are currently employed and wish to either further their education or change career paths. The course’s duration ranges from 6-12 months.

Delivery Method

Blended Face to Face and Online Learning
Our face to face learning is delivered in our offices which are located in Glen Waverley, St. Albans, Dandenong and Brisbane. Classes are held at a variety of times so as to be convenient and flexible for busy people. All our students have both face-to-face and online learning available for them. Our assessments have all to be submitted via our Blackboard Online Learning System except for special circumstances where we accept manual submission.

We have revolutionized the process of learning, learn and submit assignments from the comfort of your home and receive assistance from our qualified trainers and assessors and I.T staff, either through email, chat line, live classes or give us a call.

Entry Requirements

The requirements for this course are:

• A written/online application form
• A language literacy and numeracy assessment

Language, Literacy and numeracy Assessment:

Prior to enrolment in a Certificate IV in Disability (CHC40308) Online Training Course, students, will be required to complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) Assessment which will be completed upon application.
This assessment is used to determine the student’s level of language, literacy and numeracy required to complete the course or whether the student requires additional support.

The outcome of the LLN test will determine whether the student is suitable for enrolment. Students who are assessed as not having the required level of language, literacy and numeracy skills will be referred to external support networks to work with them on skill development in the required area/s. Students can apply for enrolment again once they have developed skills in that area.

If you need more information contact Startnextweek.com.au on 1300 728 102