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Certificate IV in Disability Support

CHC43121
Care & communityCertificate IVNationally recognised
Level 4AQF level
10Units to complete
6 months to 2 yearsAQF length guide
258Training providers
Nov 2022Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQFQualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (CHC43121, current release). Typical length is the Australian Qualifications Framework volume-of-learning guide for a Certificate IV; actual course length varies by provider and recognition of prior learning.More about our sources: How we check our facts
Occupations and industries on the national register
Occupations
Lifestyle Support OfficerMarketing Coordinator (Disability)Support Facilitator (Disability)Senior Disability WorkerSenior Personal Care AssistantSocial Educator (Disability)Project OfficerCommunity Development OfficerBehavioural Support OfficerDisability Support Assistant (Schools)Disability Team LeaderDisability Service OfficerDisabilities SupervisorDay Support Disability OfficerJob coordinatorSocial trainerLocal area coordinator
Industries
Community Services
Source: training.gov.auAs listed for CHC43121 on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education: the occupations and industry areas in the register's own taxonomy, shown exactly as written. They describe the course on the register; they are not a promise of a job or a pay level.More about our sources: How we check our facts

What you learn

To finish you complete 10 units: 7 core plus 3 electives. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.

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BSBLDR411Demonstrate leadership in the workplace
BSBLDR413Lead effective workplace relationships
BSBSTR402Implement continuous improvement
CHCADV001Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
CHCADV002Provide advocacy and representation services
CHCAGE009Provide services for older people
CHCAGE011Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCAOD001Work in an alcohol and other drugs context
CHCCCS001Address the needs of people with chronic disease
CHCCCS002Assist with movement
CHCCCS004Assess co-existing needs
CHCCCS005Conduct individual assessments
CHCCCS006Facilitate individual service planning and delivery
CHCCCS007Develop and implement service programs
CHCCCS008Develop strategies to address unmet needs
CHCCCS010Maintain a high standard of service
CHCCCS017Provide loss and grief support
CHCCCS018Provide suicide bereavement support
CHCCCS019Recognise and respond to crisis situations
CHCCCS026Transport individuals
CHCCCS033Identify and report abuse
CHCCCS034Facilitate independent travel
CHCCCS035Support people with autism spectrum disorder
CHCCCS036Support relationships with carer and family
CHCCCS037Visit client residence
CHCCCS039Coordinate and monitor home-based support
CHCCCS041Recognise healthy body systems
CHCCCS042Prepare meals
CHCCCS043Support positive mealtime experiences
CHCCCS044Follow established person-centred behaviour supports
CHCCOM002Use communication to build relationships
CHCDIS014Develop and use strategies for communication with augmentative and alternative communication systems
CHCDIS015Develop and provide person-centred service responses
CHCDIS016Develop and promote positive person-centred behaviour supports
CHCDIS017Facilitate community participation and social inclusion
CHCDIS018Facilitate ongoing skills development using a person-centred approach
CHCDIS019Provide person-centred services to people with disability with complex needs
CHCDIS020Work effectively in disability support
CHCDIS021Prepare for NDIS support coordination
CHCDIS022Coordinate NDIS participant support
CHCDIS023Provide specialised support
CHCDIV002Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCDIV003Manage and promote diversity
CHCINM001Meet statutory and organisation information requirements
CHCLEG003Manage legal and ethical compliance
CHCMGT001Develop, implement and review quality framework
CHCMGT002Manage partnership agreements with service providers
CHCMHS001Work with people with mental health issues
CHCMHS007Work effectively in trauma informed care
CHCPAL003Deliver care services using a palliative approach
CHCPAL004Contribute to planning and implementation of care services using a palliative approach
HLTAAP002Confirm physical health status
HLTFSE001Follow basic food safety practices
HLTHPS006Assist clients with medication
HLTOHC007Recognise and respond to oral health issues
HLTWHS003Maintain work health and safety
HLTWHS004Manage work health and safety
Source: training.gov.auUnit list from the CHC43121 unit grid on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education, current release. Core and elective packaging rules are set by the course; your provider confirms which electives they offer.More about our sources: How we check our facts

Who offers it

258 registered training providers can deliver this course. Pick your state to see local providers first, with everyone who can deliver there below. Or search a name. Each arrow opens the provider's page here, which links to their own website.

Abacus CollegeBased in QLD · Registered since 2015→
Abbey College AustraliaBased in NSW · Registered since 2005→
ABSOLUTE MEDICAL RESPONSE PTY LTDBased in NSW · Registered since 1995→
Academy Of Workplace Learning Pty LtdBased in NSW · Registered since 2013→
Access Skills TrainingBased in VIC · Registered since 1999→
ACE NURSE SCHOOLBased in NSW · Registered since 2018→
ADVANCE COLLEGEBased in NSW · Registered since 2018→
AdvancED Education & TrainingBased in VIC · Registered since 2015→
AdvanceSkill InstituteBased in NSW · Registered since 2026→
AGAEBased in VIC · Registered since 2014→
AICHMBased in VIC · Registered since 2025→
Akadia TrainingBased in QLD · Registered since 2012→
ALL HEALTH TRAININGBased in VIC · Registered since 2008→
Allstaff Training Consultants Pty LtdBased in SA · Registered since 2002→
Alpha Beta College AustraliaBased in NSW · Registered since 2017→
ALPINE EDUCATIONBased in NSW · Registered since 2016→
AMA CollegeBased in WA · Registered since 1998→
Amana Living Training InstituteBased in WA · Registered since 1998→
Ambassador College of Australia Pty LtdBased in VIC · Registered since 2018→
Ambitions Training College Pty LimitedBased in NSW · Registered since 2026→
American CollegeBased in QLD · Registered since 2009→
ANAE COLLEGEBased in VIC · Registered since 2018→
ANDERSON COLLEGEBased in VIC · Registered since 2022→
ANE CollegeBased in NSW · Registered since 2020→

Providers are listed alphabetically. A listing is not a recommendation or an endorsement, and providers do not pay to appear. Based-in shows each provider's registered head office; most providers deliver online Australia-wide. The → link opens the provider's page on this site, which links to their own website. Contact the provider for current intakes, fees and study modes.