Smart Nation Education

CHC43121

Certificate IV in Disability Support

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-centred approach, work without direct supervision and may be required to supervise and/or coordinate a small team

Delivery mode

Smart Nation Education offers this course through the following delivery modes:

Traineeship

Work and gain real-world experience while earning a qualification.


Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.

Completion of:

  • CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) OR
  • CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) OR
  • CHC30408 Certificate III in Disability PLUS the CHCSS00125 Entry to Certificate IV in Disability Support Skill Set.

Additional Entry Requirements:

  • Must be Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident
  • Completion to year 12 OR acceptable English language, literacy and numeracy skills
  • Be working in a direct support role in a residential or community setting.
Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $3,999 $0 Fees are based on full-time study.

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Study mode Traineeship
Duration 12 Months
Estimated fee* $3,999 $0

Career opportunities

The Certificate IV in Disability Support 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...

Avg yearly income $83,200
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 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 Smart Nation Education

Smart Nation Education is a nationally registered training organisation that has developed quality resources to upskill existing workers and educate new workers in the aged care, home and community care and disability sectors.

Smart Nation Education is a leading provider of approved training programs for those who have an interest in the aged care, Community, and disability sector. Our aim is to assist with developing and nurturing cultures that are focused on caring for elderly or disabled people by educating interested learners across Australia.