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Last Updated on November 20, 2023 by Ozlinks Education

Qualification Overview

The Certificate IV in Disability qualification reflects the role of workers in a variety of community settings and clients’ homes who provide training and support to enable people with disabilities to achieve higher levels of independence, self-reliance, community participation, and wellbeing. Workers encourage a person-centered approach, work independently, and may be required to supervise or lead a small team.

Qualification Name

Certificate IV in Disability

Qualification Code

CHC43115

Check Your Eligibility

Contact us to find out if you qualify for this qualification.

Why do I need this qualification?

Obtaining your Certificate IV in Disability may lead to an improvement in your earnings and employment options. This can be accomplished by leveraging your existing skills, extending your options as a disability services officer, and opening the door for salary negotiations.

A disability services officer is a professional who works with persons who have disabilities in a number of settings, such as their own homes, adult service units, group housing, and disability services agencies.

International students and migrants may need the Certificate IV in Disability as part of their migration skill assessment under the occupation of Disabilities Services Officer in order to submit visa 491, visa 494, visa 190 and visa 482 applications. Please contact us if you require assistance with skills assessments.

For more information about visa options for the occupation Disabilities Services Officer, please visit ANZSCO: 411712

What does a disability services officer do?

Disability Services Officer works in a range of service units that provide education and community access to people with intellectual, physical, social, and emotional disabilities.

Their job involves:

  • Assessing clients’ needs and planning, developing, and implementing educational, training, and support programs.
  • Interviewing clients and assessing the nature and extent of difficulties.
  • Monitoring and reporting on the progress of clients.
  • Referring clients to agencies that can provide additional help.
  • Assessing community needs and resources for health, welfare, housing, employment, training, and other facilities and services.
  • Liaising with community groups, welfare agencies, government bodies, and private businesses about community issues and promoting awareness of community resources and services.
  • Supporting families and providing education and care for children and disabled persons in adult service units, group housing, and government institutions.
  • Supervising offenders on probation and parole.
  • Assisting young people to solve social, emotional, and financial problems.
  • Preparing submissions for funding and resources, and reporting to government bodies and other agencies.

About Certificate IV in Disability

To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:

14 units of competency must be completed:

11 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, any endorsed Training Package or accredited course – these units must be relevant to the work outcome.

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

CHCADV001

Facilitate the interests and rights of clients

CHCADV002

Provide advocacy and representation services

CHCAGE001

Facilitate the empowerment of older people

CHCAGE003

Coordinate services for older people

CHCAGE005

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

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

CHCCCS011

Meet personal support needs

CHCCCS017

Provide loss and grief support

CHCCCS018

Provide suicide bereavement support

CHCCCS019

Recognise and respond to crisis situations

CHCCCS021

Respond to suspected abuse

CHCCCS023

Support independence and wellbeing

CHCCCS024

Support individuals with autism spectrum disorder

CHCCCS025

Support relationships with carers and families

CHCCCS026

Transport individuals

CHCCCS027

Visit client residence

CHCCOM002

Use communication to build relationships

CHCDIS004

Communicate using augmentative and alternative communication strategies

CHCDIS006

Develop and promote positive person-centred behaviour supports

CHCDIV002

Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety

CHCDIV003

Manage and promote diversity

CHCECD001

Analyse and apply information that supports employment and career development

CHCECD002

Deliver and monitor contracted employment services

CHCEDU001

Provide community focussed health promotion and prevention strategies

CHCEDU003

Provide sexual and reproductive health information to clients

CHCEDU004

Develop, implement and review sexual and reproductive health education programs

CHCEDU005

Work with clients to identify financial literacy education needs

CHCEDU006

Improve clients’ fundamental financial literacy skills

CHCEDU007

Provide group education on consumer credit and debt

CHCHCS001

Provide home and community support services

CHCHCS002

Coordinate and monitor home based support

CHCINM001

Meet statutory and organisation information requirements

CHCLAH001

Work effectively in the leisure and health industries

CHCLAH002

Contribute to leisure and health programming

CHCLAH003

Participate in the planning, implementation and monitoring of individual leisure and health programs

CHCLLN001

Respond to client language, literacy and numeracy needs

CHCMGT001

Develop, implement and review quality framework

CHCMGT002

Manage partnership agreements with service providers

CHCMHS001

Work with people with mental health issues

CHCPAL001

Deliver care services using a palliative approach

CHCPAL002

Plan for and provide care services using a palliative approach

CHCPRP001

Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships

CHCPRT002

Support the rights and safety of children and young people

CHCSET001

Work with forced migrants

CHCSOH001

Work with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness

CHCVOL003

Recruit, induct and support volunteers

CHCYTH001

Engage respectfully with young people

HLTAAP002

Confirm physical health status

HLTFSE001

Follow basic food safety practices

HLTHPS006

Assist clients with medication

HLTHPS007

Administer and monitor medications

HLTOHC001

Recognise and respond to oral health issues

HLTOHC002

Inform and support patients and groups about oral health

HLTOHC003

Apply and manage use of basic oral health products

HLTOHC004

Provide or assist with oral hygiene

HLTOHC005

Use basic oral health screening tools

HLTOHC006

Apply fluoride varnish

HLTWHS003

Maintain work health and safety

HLTWHS004

Manage work health and safety

BSBFIM501

Manage budgets and financial plans

BSBFLM306

Provide workplace information and resourcing plans

BSBINM201

Process and maintain workplace information

BSBLDR402

Lead effective workplace relationships

BSBMGT401

Show leadership in the workplace

BSBMGT406

Plan and monitor continuous improvement

BSBWOR204

Use business technology

TAEDEL402A

Plan, organise and facilitate learning in the workplace

TAEDEL404A

Mentor in the workplace

Why RPL?

The Australian qualification that comes from registered training organisations (RTOs), also known as the qualification that is nationally recognised, can assist you in meeting any of the requirements listed below. The RPL program is suitable for people who:

The Australian qualification obtained via registered training organisations (RTOs), also known as the nationally recognised qualification, can help you meet any of the requirements stated below. The RPL programme is appropriate for individuals who:

  • Don't have a degree or relevant certificate but do have work experience in their field.
  • You want to work in Australia, but you don't have an Australian degree.
  • You want to apply for a working visa but don't meet the visa requirements.
  • To work in the health industry, you need to get a formal qualification.
  • An Australian qualification helps you open more job opportunities with a higher salary.

All of these issues are typical of Australia's immigrant community. With the RPL program, you can convert work experience anywhere in your country and in Australia into an Australian qualification ranging from certifications II, III, and IV to the Diploma. You can absolutely overcome all of the concerns outlined above and earn a greater wage if you have Australian qualifications.

RPL Qualifications
recognition of prior learning
Convert your experience into Australia Qualification

The benefits of using RPL

Through the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) programme, participants can convert their work experience into an Australian qualification, increasing their chances of obtaining a credential commensurate with their level of knowledge and skill. The benefits of RPL include:

  • There is no need to learn what you already know.
  • It saves you time and tuition fees.
  • Open new career opportunities.
  • Help you achieve your career change goals in Australia.
  • Obtaining an Australian qualification takes less time.
  • You don't have to take classes or repeat the training you've already done.
  • It's a quick and easy process to get a recognized qualification in Australia.

The RPL process is done in 3 simple steps.

The RPL pathway consists of three stages and typically takes between six and eight weeks to complete from the time an applicant applies to an RPL assessment institute.

Register / Enrolment

Step 1: During the enrolment stage, you will have to demonstrate your skill level in relation to your chosen qualification by completing a self-assessment related to the required skills and knowledge to determine the relevance of the RPL pathway.

Assessment/ Evidence Review

Step 2: The RPL assessor will give you tests in the subjects of your applied qualification to find out what skills you have and match them to the skills needed to work in the industry and for the qualification you have chosen. You will need to provide proof of the necessary documents, photos, and videos to show that you know how each subject in your qualification.

Result

Step 3: If you meet all units of competency under the qualification, you will be issued with a Certificate and Statement of Results.

Register / Enrolment

Step 1: During the enrolment stage, you will have to demonstrate your skill level in relation to your chosen qualification by completing a self-assessment related to the required skills and knowledge to determine the relevance of the RPL pathway.

Assessment/ Evidence Review

Step 2: The RPL assessor will give you tests in the subjects of your applied qualification to find out what skills you have and match them to the skills needed to work in the industry and for the qualification you have chosen. You will need to provide proof of the necessary documents, photos, and videos to show that you know how each subject in your qualification.

Result

Step 3: If you meet all units of competency under the qualification, you will be issued with a Certificate and Statement of Results.

Frequently Asked Questions

Below is a list of questions that our customers often ask us. If you need more information, don't hesitate to contact Ozlinks Education now.
Why should you consider RPL?
The RPL is generally a faster way to an Australian qualification than completing a formal training course because it recognizes your previous work experience.
Yes. The RPL evaluation process is just as thorough as any other evaluation. But the evidence you need to show may be different from what is usually asked in a class assessment.
When the criteria for each of the subjects are met, a degree may be partially or fully accredited. For example, only completed subjects can be counted towards the qualification. Even if your credits aren't enough to qualify, you can still receive written certification of the courses you've completed.
This will depend on the complexity of your qualification, how many subjects you apply for and how long it takes you to gather proof of work experience, collate and submit proof. Usually, the RPL process is 6 to 8 weeks from the date of application to the RPL assessment institute and also depends on your industry and qualifications.