Disability (CHC40308)
This qualification addresses work in residential group homes, training resource centres, day
respite centres and open employment services, other community settings and clients’ homes.
Career Opportunities
These workers:
- Apply knowledge and skills gained through qualifications and/or previous experience
to provide training and support to people with disabilities to enhance their ability to
achieve greater levels of independence, self reliance and community participation - Report to service managers and may liaise with health professionals and other service
agencies - May work without direct supervision and may be required to supervise and/or
coordinate a limited number of lower classified workers.
Job Titles may Include:
- Behavior Support Worker
- Development Officer
- Disability Officer – Day Support
- Disability Support Officer/Worker
- Employment Coordinator
- Job Coordinator
- Lifestyle Support Officer
- Local Area Coordinator
- Marketing Coordinator
- Project Officer
- Residential Care Officer
- Senior Personal Care Assistant Social Educator
- Social Trainer
- Supervisor
Course Structure/Content
15 units must be selected for this qualification including:
10 compulsory units
5 elective units
Training Plan Example
Compulsory Unit Codes |
Compulsory Unit Names |
Nominal Hours |
| CHCCS400A | Work within a relevant legal & ethical framework | 50 |
| CHCCS311A | Work effectively in the community sector | 40 |
| CHCDIS301A | Work effectively with people with a disability | 50 |
| CHCDIS302A | Maintain an environment to empower people with disabilities | 90 |
| CHCDIS405A | Facilitate skills development and maintenance | 50 |
| CHCDIS410A | Facilitate community participation and inclusion | 60 |
| CHCDIS411A | Communicate using augmentative & alternative communication strategies | 60 |
| CHCICS305A | Provide behaviour support in the context of individualised plans | 35 |
| CHCICS402A | Facilitate individualised plans | 50 |
| CHCOHS312A | Follow safety procedures for direct care work | 30 |
Elective Unit Codes |
Elective Unit Names |
Nominal Hours |
| CHCAD401A | Advocate for clients | 20 |
| CHCAOD402A | Work effectively in the alcohol and other drug sector | 50 |
| CHCMH402A | Apply understanding of mental health issues and recovery processes | 60 |
| CHCORG406A | Supervise work | 50 |
| HLTHIR403A | Work effectively with culturally diverse clients & co-workers | 20 |
| TOTAL | 715 |
Course Duration and Attendance
The course can be undertaken on either a full-time or part-time basis. Studying on a part time basis will require attendance only once a week for up to 18 weeks (Not including work placement and Major Case Study). All courses are conducted on a regular basis.
Cost
Government funding may be available for eligible persons to cover cost of study.
Fee Payment plans are available.
For any enquireies about funding or cost contact CSTDC.
Qualification and Further Study
Upon achieving competency and completion of the course, participants will achieve Certificate IV in Disability Work (CHC40308) which is recognised as an entry qualification for the diploma in Nursing.
Assessment Methods
- Competency based assessment
- On-the-job and off-the-job components of training will be assessed in a holistic and integrated format
- Adult learning principles and practices applied
- Emphasis on the development of employability skills
- Appropriate attitudes and values
Skills Recognition
Before the commencement of a course we offer the opportunity for students to be assessed for RPL (Recognition of prior learning), RCC (Recognition of Current Competencies), and CT (Credit Transfer). This could lower the cost of training and speed up the completion of the course.
Written evidence and assessment is required and will be reviewed by our training staff.
Enrolment Process
An enrolment form needs to be filled out and can be obtained by contacting CSTDC or completing the enquiry email in the Contact Us section of the website.
