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Certificate IV in Disability Support

CHC43121 Nationally Recognised Training CRICOS 22 weeks
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Qualification
CHC43121
Duration
22 weeks
Delivery
On campus · Work placement
Intakes
Monthly
Course overview Getting in What you’ll study Your journey Upcoming intakes Where it leads Where it takes you Payment Keep exploring
Course overview

Qualification overview

This qualification reflects the role of support workers who complete specialised tasks and functions in disability services in a range of contexts. Workers provide support to people with disability within a supported independent living arrangement, community access programs, or day programs.

What you'll learn

  • Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach
  • Support community participation and social inclusion
  • Work effectively in disability support
  • Manage legal and ethical compliance
  • Implement behaviour support plans
  • Work with people with mental health issues
  • Provide First Aid
Getting in

Entry requirements

  1. 1Certificate III in Individual Support or equivalent
  2. 2Must be 18 years of age or older
  3. 3Current police check and working with children check
  4. 4IELTS score of 5.5 or equivalent
  5. 5Complete ALIT LLN assessment and achieve ACSF Level 3 or higher
The LLN check is built into your application.A short language, literacy and numeracy assessment runs online as part of the apply flow — no separate booking, with instant feedback.
Course structure

What you'll study

  • CHCDIS011 Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach
  • CHCDIS012 Support community participation and social inclusion
  • CHCDIS020 Work effectively in disability support
  • CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance
  • CHCBEH013 Implement behaviour support plans
  • CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues
  • HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
Your journey

From enquiry to qualified

Enrolment at ALIT is simple and supported. Here's every step — including the short LLN check that helps us set you up to succeed.

  1. STEP 01
    Enquire
    Chat to an advisor about fit, timing and fees.
  2. STEP 02
    Apply online
    Submit your details in about 10 minutes.
  3. STEP 03
    LLN assessment
    A short online check so we can set you up to succeed.
    ~20 min
  4. STEP 04
    Confirm & enrol
    Review your offer and lock in your start date.
  5. STEP 05
    Study
    Learn with trainer support throughout.
  6. STEP 06
    Graduate
    Receive your nationally recognised qualification.
Start dates

Upcoming intakes

No intakes are currently scheduled. Talk to an advisor to be notified as soon as the next start date is confirmed.
Where it leads

Your pathway

This qualification is a stepping stone, not a dead end — keep building on it.

You are hereCHC43121 – Certificate IV in Disability Support
Next stepCHC52025 – Diploma of Community Services
Where it takes you

Career outcomes

Disability Support Worker

NDIS Support Coordinator

Community Participation Worker

Residential Support Officer

Day Program Coordinator

Fees & payment

Payment

Figures are an indicative guide and may vary at enrolment. Talk to an advisor for a quote based on your situation.

Course fee
$2,999
On campus · Work placement
  • All learning materials included
  • Nationally recognised certificate
Other fees
  • Standard Program — Domestic (22 weeks)$2,499
Not sure what you'll pay? Eligibility for subsidies and payment plans depends on your residency and prior study. An advisor can give you an exact figure in one short call.