CHC40308 Certificate IV in Disability

The Certificate IV in Disability addresses work in residential group homes, training resource centres, day respite centres and other community settings and clients' homes. The qualification provides workers with the skills and knowledge to be able to support people with disabilities to enhance their ability to achieve greater levels of independence, self reliance and community participation. The Certificate IV course require the completion of 15 units for students to receive the full qualification.

The Certificate IV provides a wide range of topics including:

• Legal and ethical requirements
• Working in the community sector
• Working with people with a disability
• Empower people with disabilities
• Community participation and inclusion
• Facilitating individualised plans
• Client support
• Team coordination and supervision

CHC50108 Diploma of Disability

The Diploma of Disability is designed for workers who are responsible for the coordination and management of agencies delivering services to people with a disability. The qualification provides workers with the skills and knowledge to work directly with clients and/or community development projects. The Diploma of Disability requires 16 units for students to receive the full qualification.

The Diploma provides a wide range of topics including:

• Advocacy and representation services
• Case management for clients with complex needs
• Coordination of complex case requirements
• Development, facilitation and monitoring all aspects of case management
• Working intensively with clients
• Meeting statutory and organisation information requirements
• Developing new networks
• Coordination of the work environment
• Accessing evidence and applying in practice
• Maintaining OHS processes
• Counselling and client support
• Team coordination and management
• Medication and health professional support
• Disability support