Certificate IV in Disability - CHC43115
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Full-time 1 year -
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Melbourne City -
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Overview
With the rollout of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) underway, the disability and community services field is expanding, and requires professional and skillful people to undertake essential roles within the community.
In this Certificate IV course, you will develop the skills you need to provide support and assistance in a range of disability settings, including residential settings, further education, recreation and leisure, day respite and community access, supported and open employment, client’s homes and other community settings.
Increasingly, disability support staff work in support roles based in diverse locations, at varying times and in activities chosen by the person with a disability. In this nationally recognised qualification you will develop the skills, knowledge and competency to perform effectively in any setting.
Details
In this practical course, you will undertake campus-based workshops every three weeks, which connect students with sector professionals and encourage on-the-job learning.
You will learn from specialist content provided by organisations including Women with Disabilities Victoria, Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation, and Experts by Experience.
RMIT works with industry to ensure graduates have the skills and competencies required by employers. Your teachers include those who have a disability and we encourage participation by students with a disability.
This course can be delivered on site at a disability organisation for existing disability workers, or on campus at RMIT with students working in disability support roles coming together from different organisations within the sector.
Choose a program structure
| Title | Location | Duration | Plan code | CRICOS | ||
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| Certificate IV in Disability | City Campus |
12 months
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C4365 | |||
| Certificate IV in Disability | City Campus |
12 months
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C4365FSSI |
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Program code: C4365
National curriculum code: CHC43115
Career
Admissions
You must be either employed or volunteer with an organisation that provides disability services.
You must include with your application a CV and a personal statement that details your experience.
Entry requirements
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Fees
Free TAFE for priority courses
The Victorian Government is waiving tuition fees for a limited number of places in this program, as well as other priority government-subsidised non-apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs.
Visit Free TAFE for priority courses for further information on what this means and whether it may affect you.
If you have any questions you can contact Study@RMIT.
The tuition fees below will apply if you are not receiving a Free TAFE fee waiver.
2020 fees
The tuition fees you will pay for this program will depend on whether you are offered a Victorian Government subsidised place or a full-fee place. To find out if you are eligible for a government subsidised place, follow the steps at How to check if you are eligible.
- 2020 government subsidised place (with concession): AU$600* per annum
- 2020 government subsidised place: AU$3,000* per annum
- 2020 full-fee place: AU$9,500* per annum
*Fees shown are indicative only and subject to change given individual circumstances at the time of enrolment.
Use our fee finder to get an estimate of your fees for this program.
Additional expenses
- Student services and amenities fee (SSAF): AU$308 maximum fee for 2020.
- Other items related to your program, including field trips, textbooks and equipment.
Annual fee adjustment
The student tuition fees as displayed by the fee finder are indicative only and subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Fees are adjusted on an annual basis and these fees should only be used as a guide.
Eligibility criteria waver
**The Victorian Government is currently waiving two (2) eligibility criteria around prior qualifications. This means that more people who want to study a vocational education program at RMIT, and already have a qualification, will be able to access a government subsidised place in a program. Find out how to check your eligibility.
Learn more about fees for vocational study.
You may be entitled to apply for a fee concession or exemption if you are in a Victorian Government subsidised place and you meet the eligibility criteria.
If your application for a fee concession is approved, you will be charged 20% of the standard government subsidised tuition fee for your program. You will also be charged a lower rate on your student services and amenities fee (SSAF).
In addition to tuition fees, you will be charged an annual student services and amenities fee (SSAF), which is used to maintain and enhance services and amenities that improve your experience as an RMIT student.
The SSAF is calculated based on your enrolment load and the maximum fee for 2020 is $308.
For more information about calculating your actual SSAF see Paying SSAF.
You may also be required to purchase other items related to your program, including field trips, textbooks and equipment. These additional fees and expenses vary from program to program.