CHC40312 Certificate IV in Disability - online

•$80 per person – starts on the 16th of February 2015

•Weekly online webinars – runs for 12 months

•Recognition of Prior Learning available – can complete sooner

Are you eligible for the funding? This program is open to any Queensland resident aged 15 years or over, who is no longer at school and is an Australian or New Zealand citizen or Australian permanent resident, and does not have and is not enrolled in a certificate IV or higher-level qualification.

If you are not eligible for this funding then the cost is $3006, which can be paid for via an interest free payment plan after paying an initial 25% deposit.

Course details

On successful completion of this course students will acquire the knowledge and skills 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 work without direct supervision and may be required to supervise and/or coordinate a limited number of lower classified workers.Completion of this course will enable you to work in the disability support community and/or in residential facilities autonomously or as a supervisor.

Topics

  • Community service knowledge within the disability sector
  • Working with people with a disability, planning and inclusivity within the disability sector
  • Working within legal and ethical community services framework
  • Empowering people with disabilities
  • Facilitate skills development for a range of clients
  • Communication strategies

Career prospects

Possible occupational titles may include Behavioural Support Officer; Development Officer; Project Officer (Life Enhancement team); Disability Officer - Day Support; Residential Care Officer; Disability Support Officer/Worker; Senior Personal Care Assistant; Employment Coordinator (disability); Social Educator; Job Coordinator; Social Trainer; Lifestyle Support Officer; Supervisor; Local Area Coordinator.

Units

CHCCS400CWork within a relevant legal and ethical framework

CHCCS411CWork effectively in the community sector

CHCDIS301CWork effectively with people with a disability

CHCDIS302AMaintain an environment to empower people with disabilities

CHCDIS405AFacilitate skills development and maintenance

CHCDIS410AFacilitate community participation and inclusion

CHCDIS411ACommunicate using augmentative and alternative communication strategies

CHCICS402BFacilitate individualised plans

CHCICS404BPlan and provide advanced behaviour support

CHCWHS312AFollow WHS safety procedures for direct care work

HLTHIR403CWork effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers

CHCAD401DAdvocate for clients

HLTFA311AApply first aid

CHCMH402BApply understanding of mental health issues and recovery processes

CHCRH404BPlan, implement and monitor leisure and health programs

For students to utilise the computer/internet/learning management systems at TAFE Queensland necessary to undertake this course they willneed access to computers for approximately 2 hours a day or 10-15 hours per week, with specifications as follows:

  • Internet connection (ADSL or Cable Broadband recommended)
  • Windows PC or Apple Mac - please note: portable devices (smartphones, iPads, tablets, slates) are notsupported by my.TAFE, and may not work properly for assessments
  • Minimum screen resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels
  • Computer running Windows XP/Vista or Apple Macintosh OSX 10.1
  • Minimum browser versions: Firefox 3.6 (highly recommended for students), Google Chrome 8, Safari 5, Internet Explorer 7 with Google Chrome Frame installed, Internet Explorer 8 (older versions of browsers may not correctly display information)
  • Students require at least intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office and web browsing

To enrol please click on the links below to open the documents:

New Student Details Form

100 Point ID Check

Payment Details Form

HLS Off Campus Program

Once you have completed these documents please scan them all to:

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR TO ENROL, CONTACT:

Phone: 07 5581 8342