Program details
National Code
CHC43121
Units
7 core + 3 elective
Total duration
36 weeks
Delivery mode
Blended training delivery
Fees for domestic students
Tuition fee
$7,700
Government funded concession
Regional VIC delivery: $40
Metropolitan Melbourne delivery: $540
Government funded
Regional VIC delivery: $200
Metropolitan Melbourne delivery: $2,700
$100
Enrolment fees include additional resources required for the program and student ID charges. For additional service fees, such as re-assessment fees or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), please refer to the Domestic Student Handbook.
Do I qualify for funding?
Career Prospects
Graduates of this program are likely to find work in the following roles:
- Care Coordinator
- Disability Coordinator
- Disability Support Worker
- Development Officer
- Behavioural Support Officer
- Lifestyle Support Officer
- Senior Personal Care Assistant
- Supervisor
- Social Educator
- Social Trainer
The Certificate IV in Disability Support provides crucial skills for working in the industry, for example:
- Working with and empowering people with disabilities
- Facilitating skills development
- Community participation and programming.
According to LabourMarketInsights.gov.au:
- There are currently 274,000 Aged and Disabled Carers working across Australia
- This industry has very strong future growth of 28%
- Workers in this role earn an average of $1,382 per week
- 80% of workers are women, with an average age of 47.
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
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.
Education and skills
Regulatory
You must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident of at least 18 years of age.
All candidates require a Unique Student Identification (USI) number. If you do not have a USI number you can apply for one online at https://www.usi.gov.au/students, or you can give MCIE administration staff permission to apply on your behalf.
Students with disabilities
Digital technology
Industry requirements
Candidates may be asked to provide evidence of the following for work placement (requirements vary according to host employer policies):
- National Police Check
- NDIS Worker Screening
- First Aid Certificate
- Flu vaccination and COVID-19 vaccinations
Prior experience
Delivery and assessment
Blended training delivery
This program is delivered both in real-time at MCIE’s campus and remotely with 5 hours classes and 2.5 hours tutorials per week. Assessments and resources available online via the Learning Management System.
Assessment
Assessment for this program includes written tasks, long and short answer questions, multiple choice quizzes, group tasks, oral presentations, role plays, scenarios, case studies, work placement journals, logbooks, and projects.
Work placement
Students must complete 90 mandatory placement hours for the work-based training component of this program. The MCIE Work Placement Coordinator will organise your placement with one of our host employers.
Course Units
Core Units
- HLTWHS003 Maintain work health and safety
- CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance
- CHCDIS018 Facilitate ongoing skills development using a person-centred approach
- CHCDIS019 Provide person-centred services to people with disability with complex needs
- CHCCCS044 Follow established person-centred behaviour supports
- CHCDIS017 Facilitate community participation and social inclusion
- CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues
Elective Units
- CHCCCS041 Recognise healthy body systems
- CHCADV002 Provide advocacy and representation services
- CHCAGE011 Provide support to people living with dementia
The reviews
Great course structure and staff!
Recently. I’ve completed Cert IV in Disability. As a mature aged student, I found the course very structured and easy to complete. With the guidance of my trainer, Sonia and the management staff, my time in completing the course was an easy journey.
Fantastic course - well run
I enjoyed my time at MCIE, the trainers were very professional
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