Australian College of Disability and Community Services

CHC43115

Certificate IV in Disability

Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)

This qualification reflects the role of workers in a range of community settings and clients’ homes, who provide training and 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-centered approach, work without direct supervision and may be required to supervise and/or coordinate a small team. To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 120 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency.

Delivery mode

Australian College of Disability and Community Services offers this course through the following delivery modes:

Blended

Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.


Locations
  • Level 2, 1 Innovation Road, North Ryde

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $0 - $5,500 $0 Fees are based on full-time study.
* Fees are indicative only and vary based on your circumstances and eligibility for government funding.
Standard Tuition:
$5,500
Standard Tuition:
$0
Full Fee Tuition:
$5,500
Full Fee Tuition:
$0
Enquire with Australian College of Disability and Community Services to find out more.
Study mode Blended
Duration 12 Months
Estimated fee* $0 - $5,500 $0 Support may be available

Career opportunities

The Certificate IV in Disability will prepare you for the following roles.

Diversional Therapy Assistant

Diversional Therapy Assistants supports Diversional Therapists to run leisure and recreational programs for people living in residential care, or t...

Avg yearly income $52,936
Entry barriers Low

Residential Care Officer

Residential Care Officers lead personal care work teams at nursing homes, aged care facilities, rehabilitation units, adult care facilities, and gr...

Avg yearly income $62,400
Entry barriers Low

Disability Team Leader

A Disability Team Leader oversees a disability support team in an effort to provide care and assistance to those needing help living their everyday...

Avg yearly income $83,200
Entry barriers Low

Disability Service Officer

The duties of a Disability Service Officer are similar to, and can sometimes overlap with, those of a disability support worker. The main differenc...

Avg yearly income $83,200
Entry barriers Low

Lifestyle Coordinator

A Lifestyle Coordinator organises activities, events and outings for people living in a care facility. You might work in an aged care facility, a g...

Avg yearly income $70,200
Entry barriers Low

Disability Support Worker

Disability Support Workers help those in need live their everyday lives. This hands-on assistance can take many forms, as these professionals aid a...

Avg yearly income $78,000
Entry barriers Low

Aboriginal Disability Worker

An Aboriginal Disability Worker works with Indigenous people with a disability to support them in their everyday lives. You might assist your clien...

Avg yearly income $49,920
Entry barriers Low

About Australian College of Disability and Community Services

Australian College of Disability and Community Services (ACDCS) is owned and operated by the Centre for Disability Studies (CDS). It brings to the training sector a unique team with a global reputation in the serving and support of people with a disability.

CDS has for over 24 years provided training to the industry both locally and internationally. ACDCS in 2021 is the latest initiative of the CDS team to meet sector demand for quality person-centered training for their staff.

Due to COVID19 – in 2021, all classes are being taught online using a mix of interactive face-to-face sessions with video conferencing supplemented with online course materials(through the CANVAS learning management system). Students undertaking courses with ACDCS meet weekly with their trainers in the weekly class sessions.