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ABOUT THE QUALIFICATION
CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support
The CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support is your pathway into a truly rewarding career. You’ll gain hands-on skills to provide person-centred support to people living with disability whilst empowering them to achieve greater levels of independence, self-reliance, community participation and wellbeing.
This nationally recognised qualification prepares you for roles such as disability support worker or support coordinator, offering more responsibility and a real opportunity to improve someone’s daily life.
Entry requirements
Entry into the CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support is open to individuals who have completed one of the following:
- CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)
- CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)
- CHC30408 Certificate III in Disability PLUS the CHCSS00125 Entry to Certificate IV in Disability Support Skill Set
Duration:
12 months
Work placement:
There are no minimum hours required for this qualification
Delivery options:
Work-based or blended
Entry requirements:
There are no entry requirements for this qualifications
Suitable for:
New and experienced students
Enrolment options:
Traineeship or Direct Enrolment
Units of Competency
The CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support qualification includes 10 units of competency: 7 core units and 3 elective units.
HLTWHS003 Maintain work health and safety
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to implement and monitor work health and safety (WHS) policies, procedures and work practices as part of a small work team.
CHCCCS044 Follow established person-centred behaviour supports
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to implement behaviour support strategies outlined in an individualised behaviour support plan for a person receiving care or support.
CHCDIS017 Facilitate community participation and social inclusion
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop and facilitate person-centred strategies for participation in various community settings, functions and activities to enhance the psychosocial wellbeing and lifestyle of a person with disability.
CHCDIS018 Facilitate ongoing skills development using a person-centred approach
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to plan, implement and review formal and informal ongoing skills development, in collaboration with a person with disability and incorporate into the person’s individualised plan.
CHCDIS019 Provide person-centred services to people with disability with complex needs
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to provide person-centred services to people with disability with complex or special support needs under the supervision of a relevant professional.
CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to research information about compliance and ethical practice responsibilities, and then develop and monitor policies and procedures to meet those responsibilities.
CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish relationships, clarify needs, and then work collaboratively with people who are living with mental health issues.
BSBLDR411 Demonstrate leadership in the workplace
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to lead teams and individuals by modelling high standards of conduct to reflect the organisation’s standards and values.
BSBLDR412 Communicate effectively as a workplace leader
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to communicate effectively as a workplace leader, including understanding the context, choosing methods of communication to suit the audience, and following up.
BSBLDR413 Lead effective workplace relationships
This unit describes the skills, knowledge and outcomes required to use leadership to promote team cohesion. It includes motivating, mentoring, coaching and developing the team and forming the bridge between the management of the organisation and team members.
- HLTWHS003 Maintain work health and safety
- CHCCCS044 Follow established person-centred behaviour supports
- 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
- BSBLDR411 Demonstrate leadership in the workplace
- BSBLDR412 Communicate effectively as a workplace leader
- BSBLDR413 Lead effective workplace relationships
Suitability Information
It’s important to make sure a course is the right fit for you before enrolling so you can set yourself up for success from the start. Taking the time to review the entry requirements, study commitments, learning outcomes and work placement expectations helps you understand what’s involved and whether it aligns with your goals, strengths and availability. This ensures you’re confident in your choice, motivated to complete the qualification, and prepared for the type of work or further study it leads to.
Review our suitability information below to find out if the CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support is a good option for you.
Common skills required
Personal qualities
Resources required
Considerations
Workplace requirements
Suitability Information
It’s important to make sure a course is the right fit for you before enrolling so you can set yourself up for success from the start. Taking the time to review the entry requirements, study commitments, learning outcomes and work placement expectations helps you understand what’s involved and whether it aligns with your goals, strengths and availability. This ensures you’re confident in your choice, motivated to complete the qualification, and prepared for the type of work or further study it leads to.
Review our suitability information below to find out if the CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support is a good option for you.
Common Skills Required
- Interpret and implement person-centred behaviour support and complex care plans.
- Write professional reports, progress notes, and incident records.
- Communicate clearly and respectfully with clients, families, and professionals—especially in sensitive situations.
- Use maths for recording and interpreting data such as routines, therapy schedules, and support logs.
- Lead others in a team or act as a key worker for clients in supported living or community environments.
Personal Qualities Recommended
- Leadership and Initiative – Supports others and may guide less experienced staff.
- Respect and Advocacy – Upholds client rights, privacy, and promotes inclusion.
- Confidence in Decision-Making – Can act independently and respond to unexpected challenges.
- Emotional Intelligence – Manages personal and client emotions with empathy and professionalism.
- Problem-Solving Orientation – Flexible in finding creative, person-centred solutions.
Workplace Requirements
- This qualification has no minimum hours of work placement required.
Resources Required
- NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Computer and internet access
- Must hold one of the following qualifications:
- CHC33021 (Disability specialisation)
- CHC33015 (Disability specialisation)
- CHC30408 Plus CHCSS00125 Skill Set
Considerations
This qualification may contain content, concepts and scenarios that may be distressing to some. Please consider your personal resilience and any potential emotional triggers when participating in this qualification and in any future employment in this field.
To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:
- Reasonable Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital skills (LLND)
- A computer with fast and reliable internet access
- Technology skills to access and navigate the internet
- The ability to create, open and save electronic files
- Some experience using computer software such as (Microsoft Word, Teams)
- Confidence to work independently
- You will be asked to complete a Language, Literacy, Numeracy & Digital (LLND) skills assessment to create your individualised learning plan and ensure your LLND skills will meet the requirements of the course.
Common Skills Required
- Interpret and implement person-centred behaviour support and complex care plans.
- Write professional reports, progress notes, and incident records.
- Communicate clearly and respectfully with clients, families, and professionals—especially in sensitive situations.
- Use maths for recording and interpreting data such as routines, therapy schedules, and support logs.
- Lead others in a team or act as a key worker for clients in supported living or community environments.
Personal Qualities Recommended
- Leadership and Initiative – Supports others and may guide less experienced staff.
- Respect and Advocacy – Upholds client rights, privacy, and promotes inclusion.
- Confidence in Decision-Making – Can act independently and respond to unexpected challenges.
- Emotional Intelligence – Manages personal and client emotions with empathy and professionalism.
- Problem-Solving Orientation – Flexible in finding creative, person-centred solutions.
Resources Required
- NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Computer and internet access
- Must hold one of the following qualifications:
- CHC33021 (Disability specialisation)
- CHC33015 (Disability specialisation)
- CHC30408 Plus CHCSS00125 Skill Set
Workplace Requirements
- This qualification has no minimum hours of work placement required
Considerations
This qualification may contain content, concepts and scenarios that may be distressing to some. Please consider your personal resilience and any potential emotional triggers when participating in this qualification and in any future employment in this field.
To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:
- Reasonable Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital skills (LLND)
- A computer with fast and reliable internet access
- Technology skills to access and navigate the internet
- The ability to create, open and save electronic files
- Some experience using computer software such as (Microsoft Word, Teams)
- Confidence to work independently
- You will be asked to complete a Language, Literacy, Numeracy & Digital (LLND) skills assessment to create your individualised learning plan and ensure your LLND skills will meet the requirements of the course.
Course Fee Information
All course fees are determined by individual eligibility, and availability of Government-subsidised training pathways. You can check your eligibility through our Student Enquiry Form or, if you proceed straight to enrolment, your course fee will be provided to you before we accept your enrolment. All enrolments require a $300 initial payment (this is taken off the total course fee) which is payable within 3 weeks from the acceptance of enrolment. For all remaining fees payable, we offer flexible direct debit payment plan options.
Our full Fee Administration Policy is available in the Student and Employer Handbook.
Non-subsidised course fee:
$8,270
New Entrant Traineeship:
$0*
School Based Traineeship:
$0*
Entitlement Enrolment:
$0 – $2,320*
* This training is subsidised by the NSW Government. Eligibility criteria applies under the NSW Smart and Skilled program.
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Workshops and skills sessions
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Feedback and progress updates
Flexible learning options
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Regular communication and progress updates
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CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support