Melbourne Polytechnic
Certificate IV in Disability Support
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET) This qualification reflects the role of individuals in a range of community settings and peoples’ homes, who provide 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 according to and may contribute to an individualised plan, and work without direct supervision. They may be required to supervise and/or coordinate a small team.Delivery mode
Melbourne Polytechnic offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- 77 St Georges Rd, Preston
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
You must provide evidence that you have completed one of the following qualifications:
- Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) CHC33015
- Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability) CHC33021
- Certificate III in Disability CHC30408 and the Entry to Certificate IV in Disability Support Skill Set CHCSS00125.
As well as the above, you must provide evidence that you are currently working with a Disability Service Provider for a minimum of 12 hours a month.
Disability Service Employers require people to:
- Provide a clear Police Check or a NDIS Worker Screening Check. Where an organisation requires a NDIS Worker Screening Check, a Police check will not be required.This requirement is not negotiable. Industry will not accept learners without a clear record.
- Vaccinations for employment may also be required as per Victorian Government Guidelines for healthcare workers requirements as outlined on the Victorian Government Department of Health website.
Course fees
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...
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 Melbourne Polytechnic
Melbourne Polytechnic offers a different way to learn. We have been delivering vocational training since 1912 and we're one of the largest providers in Victoria.
