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CHC43121

Certificate IV in Disability

Develop specialised skills to support people living with disability, with a focus on independence, wellbeing, and person-centred practice. You’ll learn how to work professionally within support services, including communication, behaviour support basics, and service coordination in real environments.

Duration
12 Months
Delivery mode
Hybrib (On-campus/Online)
Next intake
27.01.2026
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About this course

This qualification is designed for individuals working in the disability sector who wish to take on more complex support roles. It builds advanced skills in delivering person-centred services and coordinating support programs.

Students learn to work with individuals with diverse needs, promote independence, and support positive behaviour and inclusion. The course places strong emphasis on ethical practice, advocacy, and collaboration with support networks.

Graduates are prepared for roles such as disability support worker, team leader, or program coordinator across community and residential settings.
Outcomes

Learning outcomes

Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:

Provide and coordinate person-centred disability support for people with more complex needs
Support independence, community participation and skill development
Apply behaviour support principles and respond appropriately to changing support needs
Work within legal and ethical frameworks and maintain professional documentation
Collaborate effectively with services, families and teams in disability support environments
Outcomes

Course outcomes

Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.

Capability to step into more senior support roles and handle higher-complexity client needs
Strong pathway for leadership and team responsibilities within disability support settings
Greater confidence with planning, coordination, reporting and quality support delivery
Improved employability across disability services aligned to Australian sector expectations
Clear progression pathway into diploma-level community and disability qualifications
Suitability

Is this course right for you?

Before enrolling, please review the requirements and prerequisites below to ensure this course aligns with your experience, capabilities, and training goals.

Course requirements

This course is for experienced support workers seeking advanced skills in disability services.

  • Photo identification
  • Resume showing disability support experience
  • Workplace documentation such as support plans or case notes
  • Demonstrated understanding of ethical and legal responsibilities
  • Strong communication and professional boundaries

Entry prerequisites

Students should hold relevant industry experience or prior qualifications in community or disability services.

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Pathways

Where this course can take you

Explore career options and next-step study pathways that align with this qualification and your long-term goals.

Career outcomes

Jobs you can pursue

Typical roles graduates move into depending on experience, licensing requirements, and workplace opportunities.

Senior Disability Support Worker
$1200–$1850 / week
Industry Community Services / NDIS
Type Full-time
Support Coordinator (Assistant / Entry)
$1250–$2000 / week
Industry Community Services / NDIS
Type Full-time
Disability Team Leader (Entry)
$1300–$2100 / week
Industry Community Services
Type Full-time
Residential Services Worker (Complex Needs)
$1200–$1900 / week
Industry Community Services / Supported Living
Type Full-time
Community Support Worker (Advanced)
$1200–$1850 / week
Industry Community Services
Type Full-time

Salary ranges vary by role, award, employer, location, and experience.

Next steps

Further study pathways

Continue into higher qualifications, specialisations, or complementary training to broaden your opportunities.

Progress to Diploma of Community Services
Move toward coordination roles and deeper service delivery capability across community programs.
All Skills course
Pathway to leadership and management
Build operational leadership skills for team leader and coordinator roles.
All Skills course
Further specialisation in complex support
Extend capability through targeted development in communication, compliance and quality service delivery.
Study option
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Units

What you’ll study

Units are grouped by core and elective. Your trainer will confirm elective selections (where applicable) based on packaging rules and delivery schedule.

Core units
Code
Unit name
Type
CHCCCS044
Follow established person-centred behaviour supports
Core
CHCDIS017
Facilitate community participation and social inclusion
Core
CHCDIS018
Facilitate ongoing skills development using a person-centred approach
Core
CHCDIS019
Provide person-centred services to people with disability with complex needs
Core
CHCLEG003
Manage legal and ethical compliance
Core
CHCMHS001
Work with people with mental health issues
Core
HLTWHS003
Maintain work health and safety
Core
Elective units
Code
Unit name
Type
BSBLDR411
Demonstrate leadership in the workplace
Elective
BSBLDR413
Lead effective workplace relationships
Elective
BSBSTR402
Implement continuous improvement
Elective
CHCADV001
Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
Elective
CHCADV002
Provide advocacy and representation services
Elective
CHCAGE009
Provide services for older people
Elective
CHCAGE011
Provide support to people living with dementia
Elective
CHCAOD001
Work in an alcohol and other drugs context
Elective
CHCCCS001
Address the needs of people with chronic disease
Elective
CHCCCS002
Assist with movement
Elective
CHCCCS004
Assess co-existing needs
Elective
CHCCCS005
Conduct individual assessments
Elective
CHCCCS006
Facilitate individual service planning and delivery
Elective
CHCCCS007
Develop and implement service programs
Elective
CHCCCS008
Develop strategies to address unmet needs
Elective
CHCCCS010
Maintain a high standard of service
Elective
CHCCCS017
Provide loss and grief support
Elective
CHCCCS018
Provide suicide bereavement support
Elective
CHCCCS019
Recognise and respond to crisis situations
Elective
CHCCCS026
Transport individuals
Elective
CHCCCS033
Identify and report abuse
Elective
CHCCCS034
Facilitate independent travel
Elective
CHCCCS035
Support individuals people with autism spectrum disorder
Elective
CHCCCS036
Support relationships with carer and family
Elective
CHCCCS037
Visit client residence
Elective
CHCCCS039
Coordinate and monitor home- based support
Elective
CHCCCS041
Recognise healthy body systems
Elective
CHCCCS042
Prepare meals
Elective
CHCCCS043
Support positive mealtime experiences
Elective
CHCCOM002
Use communication to build relationships
Elective
CHCDIS014
Develop and use strategies for communication with augmentative and alternative communication systems
Elective
CHCDIS015
Develop and provide person-centred service responses
Elective
CHCDIS016
Develop and promote positive person-centred behaviour supports
Elective
CHCDIS020
Work effectively in disability support
Elective
CHCDIS021
Prepare for NDIS support coordination
Elective
CHCDIS022
Coordinate NDIS participant support
Elective
CHCDIS023
Provide specialised support
Elective
CHCDIV002
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
Elective
CHCDIV003
Manage and promote diversity
Elective
CHCINM001
Meet statutory and organisation information requirements
Elective
CHCMGT001
Develop, implement and review quality framework
Elective
CHCMGT002
Manage partnership agreements with service providers
Elective
CHCMHS007
Work effectively in trauma informed care
Elective
CHCPAL003
Deliver care services using a palliative approach
Elective
CHCPAL004
Contribute to planning and implementation of care services using a palliative approach
Elective
HLTAAP002
Confirm physical health status
Elective
HLTFSE001
Follow basic food safety practices
Elective
HLTHPS006
Assist clients with medication
Elective
HLTOHC007
Recognise and respond to oral health issues
Elective
HLTWHS004
Manage work health and safety
Elective

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RTO delivering this course

This course is delivered through the RTO listed below. Where no partner is specified, All Skills College delivers the course.

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Frontier Institute of Technology
RTO Code: 21244
Legal name
Frontier Training and Technology Pty Ltd
ABN
70102164974
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