The CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support prepares you for meaningful roles coordinating and delivering care for people living with disability. Complete in 36 weeks.
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The MCIE Work Placement Coordinator will organise your 90-hour placement with one of their host employers.
Program is delivered both in real-time at MCIE's campus and remotely with 5 hours classes and 2.5 hours tutorials per week.
Assessments and resources available online via the Learning Management System.
Leads to an Australian Qualification that complies with the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) or a Statement of Attainment.
MCIE welcomes all people with disabilities, learning differences and medical conditions with reasonable adjustments where applicable.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer (CT) are available. Credit Transfer is included of charge. RPL application fees are per hour.
The provider has a large network of domestic marketing partners and international education agents/partners across multiple countries facilitating student enrolments.
Melbourne City Institute of Education provides dedicated career services including job search assistance, resume writing, and interview preparation to help graduates find employment.
Committed ongoing support to participants whilst training; post placement support available.
You may be eligible under Victorian and Commonwealth government funding. Your eligibility is confirmed when you enquire.
Roles this nationally recognised qualification can lead to. Salary ranges shown are published by the provider for this course.
Salary ranges are indicative and vary by state, setting and experience. No specific job, salary or outcome is guaranteed.
Every unit is nationally recognised and sits on your transcript individually, which matters for credit and recognition later.
Great course structure and staff! Recently I've completed Cert IV in Disability. As a mature aged student, I found the course very structured and easy to complete. With the guidance of my trainer, Sonia and the management staff, my time in completing the course was an easy journey.
Fantastic course - well run. I enjoyed my time at MCIE, the trainers were very professional.
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Subsidised fee for eligible students. Confirmed by the provider when you enquire.
Subsidised fee for eligible students. Confirmed by the provider when you enquire.
Subsidised fee for eligible students. Confirmed by the provider when you enquire.
Subsidised fee for eligible students. Confirmed by the provider when you enquire.
Enrolment fees include additional resources required for the program and student ID charges. Textbooks additional $100. Eligibility criteria applies. Textbooks additional $100. Eligibility criteria applies. Textbooks additional $100. Eligibility criteria applies. Textbooks additional $100. Eligibility criteria applies. Textbooks additional $100.
Exact fees, plans and any funding eligibility are confirmed by the provider when you enquire. No payment is made through Get Course.
Entry requirements can vary and may include language, literacy, and numeracy assessments. The course welcomes students with disabilities, learning differences, and medical conditions, with reasonable adjustments available. Submit an enquiry to confirm the specific entry criteria that apply to you.
Pricing depends on your individual circumstances, including eligibility for government funding. Submit an enquiry to get up-to-date details on fees and any funding options that may apply.
The course runs for 36 weeks. It is delivered in a blended format with approximately 5 hours of classes and 2.5 hours of tutorials per week. The 90-hour work placement is completed as part of the program.
Delivery is blended, combining real-time on-campus sessions at Melbourne City Institute of Education with remote learning. It is not fully online or self-paced. Assessments and resources are accessible through an online Learning Management System.
The course includes 90 hours of supervised work placement. A dedicated Work Placement Coordinator arranges placement with a host employer from an established network, so students do not need to source their own placement. Post-placement support is also available.
Graduates may move into roles such as Disability Support Worker, Care Coordinator, Disability Coordinator, Behavioural Support Officer, and Supervisor, among others. These roles are found in community, residential, and government disability support settings. The qualification prepares students for these opportunities, employment outcomes will vary.
This nationally recognised Certificate IV in Disability Support covers the skills needed to work confidently across a range of disability services. Students learn to provide person-centred support, facilitate community participation, and work within legal and ethical frameworks. The course includes 90 hours of supervised work placement, coordinated on your behalf.
Delivered by Melbourne City Institute of Education in a blended format, the program combines real-time on-campus classes with remote learning. Expect around 5 hours of classes and 2.5 hours of tutorials each week over 36 weeks. Assessments and learning resources are available online through a dedicated Learning Management System.
This course suits people entering the disability sector for the first time, as well as experienced support workers looking to move into coordination or supervisory roles. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer are both available for those with existing skills or study.
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