genU Training
Certificate IV in Disability Support
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)Build a career in the ever-growing disability sector.
Support the wellbeing of people living with disability with Certificate IV in Disability Support. This remote learning course will develop your person-centred support, assess co-existing needs and facilitate ongoing skills development.
Learn how to best support people with a disability to live with great independence and increase their participation in the community. This course is your pathway to a fulfilling career in the disability sector, giving you the skills to make a real difference.
Delivery mode
genU Training offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Online
Set your own study schedule and balance study with your other commitments.
Work Placement
80 HoursEntry requirements
Domestic Students
To enter this course, you will need to have completed:
- CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability), or
- CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability), or
- CHC30408 Certificate III in Disability and CHCSS00125 Entry to Certificate IV in Disability Support Skill Set.
Course fees
- SA Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the SA Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
- VIC Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the VIC Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
Student tuition fees are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. In addition to tuition fees, there may also be other charges such as material or amenities fees. A genU Training staff member can help you determine your course fees. A statement of fees detailing all course charges will be provided prior to enrolment.
Students who are not eligible for government funding can access this course at the fee for service rate.
Fee for Service: $4,300
Eligible students from South Australia and Victoria can access government funding for CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support.
Each type of funding has specific eligibility requirements.
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...
Community Services Officer
A Community Services Officer supports individuals and families in accessing essential services and resources. You might work with non-profits, gove...
Disability Advocate
A Disability Advocate supports individuals with disabilities by ensuring their rights and needs are met within various systems. You may work in com...
Education Support Officer
An Education Support Officer provides vital assistance to teachers and educational institutions by supporting students’ learning and development. T...
NDIS Worker
An NDIS Worker supports individuals with disabilities to achieve their goals and enhance their independence. You might work in clients’ homes, comm...
Disability Employment Consultant
A Disability Employment Consultant assists individuals with disabilities in finding and maintaining suitable employment. You might work in employme...
Vision Therapist
A Vision Therapist helps individuals improve their visual skills and address vision-related problems through therapeutic techniques. You might work...
About genU Training
genU Training is a successful not-for-profit that invests its surplus back into the community. We call it ‘profit for purpose’. When you choose genU Training, not only will you benefit, but you’ll also be helping others in your community.
We proudly offer training and education that empowers people to reach their full potential and use their new skills to create good in the world.
We offer a wide range of courses and are experts in skilling the support sectors and helping jobseekers upskill for employment.
Our student satisfaction and employment rates are above the Victorian and Australian averages*.
*NCVER VET Student Outcomes Report 2023 and Victorian Skills Authority Student Satisfaction Survey 2023.
