GUIDE
RPL for aged care and disability work: which qualification already matches your experience?
See which Certificate III or IV in aged care, disability or community services could match your experience through RPL, and what evidence helps.
Certificate IV in Disability Support
This qualification covers supporting people with disability to build independence, community participation and wellbeing using a person-centred approach. It includes behaviour supports, skills development, supporting people with complex needs, working with people with mental health issues, social inclusion and legal and ethical compliance. Experienced disability support workers may be able to have their skills recognised through RPL.
- TRAINING PACKAGE
- CHC Community Services
- ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Completion of: CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) OR Completion of: CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) OR Completion of: CHC30408 Certificate III in Disability PLUS the CHCSS00125 Entry to Certificate IV in Disability Support Skill Set.
- SUPERSEDES
- CHC43115 Certificate IV in Disability (not equivalent)
WHO IT'S FOR
Disability support workers in community settings or people's homes who work without direct supervision and may lead a small team. Entry requires a Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) or another listed disability qualification.
TYPICAL JOB ROLES
- Disability service officer
- Disability team leader
- Lifestyle support officer
- Behavioural support officer
- Social trainer
- Day support disability officer
Qualification structure
7 CORE UNITS
3 ELECTIVE UNITS
10 units in total. At least 2 units from the electives listed below. Up to 1 unit from the electives listed below, or any current endorsed Training Package or accredited course. Units marked with * have one or more prerequisite units. Please refer to individual units for details of prerequisites. All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
Core units
7 units- CHCCCS044Follow established 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
- CHCLEG003Manage legal and ethical compliance
- CHCMHS001Work with people with mental health issues
- HLTWHS003Maintain work health and safety
Elective units
50 units- 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
- CHCCCS034Facilitate independent travel
- CHCCCS026Transport individuals
- CHCCCS033Identify and report abuse
- 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
- 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
- CHCDIS020Work effectively in disability support
- CHCDIS021Prepare for NDIS support coordination
- CHCDIS022 (has a prerequisite)Coordinate NDIS participant support
- CHCDIS023 (has a prerequisite)Provide specialised support
- CHCDIV002Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
- CHCDIV003Manage and promote diversity
- CHCINM001Meet statutory and organisation information requirements
- CHCMGT001Develop, implement and review quality framework
- CHCMGT002Manage partnership agreements with service providers
- CHCMHS007Work effectively in trauma informed care
- CHCPAL003Deliver care services using a palliative approach
- CHCPAL004 (has a prerequisite)Contribute 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
- HLTWHS004Manage work health and safety
This unit has a prerequisite unit. Check the unit on training.gov.au for details.
EVIDENCE YOU'LL NEED
- Resume showing your work history
- Reference letters from employers
- Photos or videos of jobs you've done
- Payslips or employment contracts
LICENSING
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
View on training.gov.au(opens in a new tab)