CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support in Woodvale WA

Course Overview

The CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support in Woodvale is designed for individuals who want to strengthen their professional skills and move into senior roles within disability and community services. This nationally recognised qualification develops advanced disability support knowledge, enabling graduates to provide high-quality, person-centred care to people living with disability, including those with complex support needs.

This disability support course is suitable for students living in Woodvale who have completed a Certificate III in Individual Support and are seeking career progression. The training focuses on behavioural support, community participation, mental health awareness, and ongoing skills development across disability services, community services, and ageing support environments.

Career Pathway

Graduates of the CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support can pursue a range of advanced career opportunities, including:

• Disability Support Worker
• Senior Disability Support Worker
• Disability Team Leader
• Disability Service Officer
• Community Support Worker
• Behavioural Support Officer
• Lifestyle Support Officer
• Personal Care Assistant
• Day Support Disability Officer
• Client Services Coordinator

These roles are available across disability services, community services, residential support programs, and aged care facilities throughout Western Australia.

Training Location

Training is delivered at our dedicated Skills Centre located at:

Unit 2 / 22 Winton Road, Joondalup WA 6027

The venue is easily accessible for students travelling from Woodvale via the Mitchell Freeway and surrounding main roads. It is approximately a 10-minute walk from Joondalup Train Station and provides ample free on-site parking.

Delivery & Duration

The Certificate IV in Disability Support in Woodvale is delivered through a blended learning approach that combines face-to-face classroom training with supported virtual learning.

The classroom component is delivered over approximately 10 weeks, with classes held 4 days per week from 9:00am to 4:30pm.

Students must also complete 80 hours of vocational work placement in an approved disability or aged care facility. This placement is organised toward the end of the course and provides valuable hands-on experience applying disability support skill sets in real workplace environments. Rolling intakes allow students to commence the course at various times throughout the year.

Course Units

To achieve the CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support, students must demonstrate competency in 10 units, comprising 7 core units and 3 elective units.

Core Units

• CHCCCS044 Follow established person-centred behaviour support
• CHCDIS017 Facilitate community participation and social inclusion
• CHCDIS018 Facilitate ongoing skills development using a person-centred approach
• CHCDIS019 Provide person-centred services to people with disability with complex needs
• CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance
• CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues
• HLTWHS003 Maintain work health and safety

Elective Units

• HLTHPS006 Assist clients with medication
• CHCDIS021 Prepare for NDIS support coordination
• CHCDIS022 Coordinate NDIS participant support

Work Placement

To complete the qualification, students must undertake 80 hours of supervised work placement within a disability or aged care facility. This vocational placement enables students to apply practical disability support skills through direct client care, behavioural support strategies, and community participation activities.

Work placement commences only after all classroom training has been completed and required documentation has been submitted.

Enrolment Requirements

To meet the entry requirements for the CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support, applicants must have completed one of the following qualifications:

• CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)
• CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)
• CHC30408 Certificate III in Disability plus the required bridging skill set

Applicants must provide a Unique Student Identifier (USI) and the following documents prior to work placement:

• National Police Clearance
• Working with Children Check
• Updated Immunisation Record (including COVID-19 and Flu)
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Valid First Aid Certificate
• Hand Hygiene Certificate
• Infection Control Certificate
• NDIS Orientation Module

All documents must be provided at least two weeks before work placement commencement.

Eligibility & Lower Fee Course

Eligibility is assessed on a case-by-case basis. Students must reside in Western Australia and provide valid photo identification, proof of residency or visa status, and completed enrolment documentation.

Eligible individuals may access Lower Fee (government-subsidised) training.

Concession Fee: $261.60
Non-Concession Fee: $882.90

Fees are indicative only and subject to confirmation during enrolment. Additional fees may apply.

Fee for Service Pricing

Students who are not eligible for government-subsidised training may enrol under Fee for Service pricing.

Total Course Fee: $2,500
Deposit: $1,200 non-refundable deposit required
Payment Plans: Flexible options available, with full fees payable prior to work placement

Contact Us

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