Southern Cross Education Institute
Certificate IV in DisabilityDURATION
49 Weeks
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Jan 2025
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: The Certificate IV in Disability program equips students with the skills to support people with disabilities. It covers planning and delivering support, coordinating services, and advocacy. The program takes approximately one year to complete and blends theoretical learning with practical experience.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue roles such as disability support worker, community service officer, or case manager. They can work in various settings, including residential facilities, day programs, and community organizations.
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Introduction
This qualification reflects the role of workers in a range of community settings and clients’ homes, who provide training and support in a manner that empowers people with disabilities to achieve greater levels of independence, self-reliance, community participation and wellbeing. Workers promote a person-centred approach, work without direct supervision and may be required to supervise and/or coordinate a small team.
The following employment opportunities are available to students who complete this qualification:
- Disability Officer Day Support
- Disability Support Officer/Worker
- Senior personal care assistant