CHC40302 Certificate IV in Disability Work
Qualification: Certificate IV
Training Package: CHC02 Community Services
TAFE NSW Course No: 4475
This course is for people who want to develop their knowledge and skills in disability work. The course is intended for people who are employed in disability work or who have prior experience in disability work. When you finish this work you will be able to competently undertake autonomous work and exercise team leadership within the disability work sector.
Student Responsibilities in Work Placement: In many TAFE NSW courses, some of the learning and assessment occurs in the workplace or a simulated workplace. A simulated workplace is very similar to a real workplace and may have clients, but is usually within a TAFE NSW campus.
TAFE NSW has a responsibility to protect members of the public (and the students themselves) from being harmed by students taking part in workplace or simulated workplace learning. If there is evidence that your skills or behaviour could present a risk to yourself or other people in the workplace, you may not be allowed to participate in a work placement, at least for a period of time.
To help you understand your responsibilities in the workplace, you will be given a code of practice which indicates expected standards of behaviour. Your teacher will explain to you and your workplace supervisor the range of duties for which you have the skills and knowledge. You must not carry out duties other than those indicated by your teacher.
You need to take particular care if workplace clients are people who may be in vulnerable circumstances - for example, people who are frail, children, young people, people with a disability or people who are receiving a type of service which may put them in vulnerable circumstances (for example, massage therapy or nursing care).
A Prohibited Employment Declaration must be signed by students in courses where contact will be made with children and young people. Your teacher will give you more information about this. Students who have committed a breach of discipline or who are assessed as presenting a significant risk to themselves or others during work placement may be prevented from undertaking or continuing further work placement. This may mean they will not complete the course. Your teacher or an enrolling officer can provide you with more information about this policy.
If you are unsure about whether it may prevent you from completing a course you could discuss the matter with a staff member of TAFE NSW Counselling and Career Services. In some circumstances students may be required to undertake a criminal records check or a Working with Children Check.
Career Opportunities: Team leader, house or unit supervisor, field worker, volunteer coordinator, recreation activity officer or day activity worker.
Articulation: When you finish this course you may be eligible for advanced standing in other qualifications from the Community Services Training Package.
Entry Requirements: NSW School Certificate (or equivalent statement from another educational authority). Relevant life and work experience may also be considered.
| Competency Units | |
| Core: | |
| 4476X | Workplace learning in disability - I |
| 4476Y | Workplace learning in disability - II |
| CHCCHILD1C | Identify and respond to children and young people at risk of harm |
| CHCCOM3C | Utilise specialist communication skills to build strong relationships |
| CHCCS301A | Work within a legal and ethical framework |
| CHCDIS1C | Orientation to disability work |
| CHCDIS2C | Maintain an environment designed to empower people with disabilities |
| CHCDIS3C | Provide services to people with disabilities |
| CHCDIS4B | Design procedures for support |
| CHCDIS6C | Plan and implement community integration |
| CHCORG5B | Maintain an effective work environment |
| Electives: contact the campus for details | |
Applying and Enrolling: This course is currently not being offered. For alternative courses see the Community Services and Health course list.
