Chisholm Institute
Certificate IV in Disability Support
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)With the roll-out of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), there are even greater opportunities to develop your rewarding career working in the disability sector. If you're passionate about empowerment, advocacy and inclusion, and want to extend your skills and knowledge of disability, this course is for you.
There are 10 units of competency to complete, with electives chosen by local disability services as being relevant to the needs of disability support workers.
Delivery mode
Chisholm Institute offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
All applicants are required to complete BSKB and must obtain exit level 3 in both literacy and numeracy (working at level 4)., Please note: Students need a valid Working with Children Check (volunteer), a clear national police check , identity check with ACIC and immunisations to be eligible to undertake practical placement., Students need to be able to complete manual tasks associated with therapy assistance and should have a proficient level of physical fitness to be able to complete the course, Students will be unable to successfully complete the course without completing placement.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
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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 Chisholm Institute
Chisholm Institute is a government-owned TAFE that offers over 250 certificate, diploma, advanced diploma, bachelor and graduate certificate courses, with each course carefully structured to ensure that all of their graduates finish with the skills needed to further their career aspirations. Chisholm Institute is a safe investment in your future.
