Health Industry Training
Certificate IV in Disability
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)Not currently employed?
Contact a Group Training Organisation (GTO) such as MEGT, Apprenticeship Support Australia, or MAS National for guidance and placement opportunities .
Disability carers provide general household assistance, emotional support, care and companionship for aged and disabled persons in their own homes.
In Australia, disability services are managed by each individual state and territory. The national agenda and reforms, however, are determined by a collective group called the Community and Disability Services Ministers’ Advisory Council (CDSMAC). The Council is comprised of a representative from each state and territory to drive matters of mutual interest and progress key national reforms in the areas of social and subsidised housing (excluding homelessness), child protection, disability, carers, seniors, concessions, disaster recovery and community services.
Employment for this occupation rose very strongly in the past five years and in the long-term (ten years). Looking forward, employment for aged and disabled carers to November 2020 is expected to grow very strongly.
This is a very large occupation (134,000 in November 2018) suggesting that opportunities for aged and disabled carers should be available in most regions.
Delivery mode
Health Industry Training offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Traineeship
Work and gain real-world experience while earning a qualification.
Work Placement
Complete mandatory hands-on training in a workplace setting.
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Course fees
- QLD Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the QLD Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
- SA Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the SA Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Certificate IV in Disability will prepare you for the following roles.
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...
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...
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...
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...
NDIS Worker
An NDIS Worker supports individuals with disabilities to achieve their goals and enhance their independence. You might work in clients’ homes, comm...
Residential Care Worker
Residential Care Workers work at nursing homes, aged care facilities, rehabilitation units, adult care facilities, and group homes. They provide ch...
Personal Carer
Personal Carers assist elderly, disabled and vulnerable people with basic home services like cooking, cleaning, grocery shopping, showering, dressi...
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...
About Health Industry Training
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