Atwea College
Certificate IV in Disability Support
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)Gaining a Cert IV in Disability Support will allow you the opportunity for employment in a range of community settings and clients’ homes, and jobs that provide training and support in a manner that empowers people with disabilities to achieve greater levels of independence, self-reliance, community participation and wellbeing. This qualification will help assist you to promote a person-centred approach, work without direct supervision and may be required to supervise and/or coordinate a small team.
Delivery mode
Atwea College offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
- 112 Lake Road, Elermore Vale
- 72 Port Stephens St, Raymond Terrace
- 9b Hall St, Cessnock
- 31 Manning St, Tuncurry
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
- Completion of: CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)
- OR Completion of: CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)
- OR Completion of: CHC30408 Certificate III in Disability PLUS the CHCSS00125 Entry to Certificate IV in Disability Support Skill Set
Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
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...
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...
About Atwea College
Atwea College (formerly Workers Educational Association – Hunter) is one of the largest providers of community-based adult learning in NSW.
From innovative learning programs to niche skills training, Atwea provides our students with flexible and innovative courses and accredited courses. There are literally hundreds of learning options available at Atwea. Classroom, practical, outdoors, online or in your workplace… the choice can be yours.
From qualifications to courses that are just for fun, Atwea has a team of expert teachers, trainers and tutors that are sure to add great value to your learning experience.
Some of Atwea College’s programs have positions available that are funded by the NSW government. More information about this government funding can be found in the Smart and Skilled and Adult and Community Education sections of the Training Services NSW website.
