Certificate IV in Disability

For domestic students, the total course fee is $5,450, comprising an enrolment fee of $450, a material fee of $550, and a tuition fee of $4,450. For international students, the total course fee is $11,000, comprising an enrolment fee of $450, a material fee of $550, and a tuition fee of $10,000. RPL applicants pay an application fee of $500 plus $200 per unit of competency.

Students will complete 120 hours of work placement. Work placement is designed to help students gain invaluable experience in a real work environment, complete and receive feedback on practical work, develop an understanding of workplace expectations and practices, observe experienced staff completing tasks, and form networks that may assist with future job opportunities.

The course is delivered in the classroom for theory-based learning, giving students the opportunity to share ideas, discuss and explore core concepts, and practice skills before applying them in work placement. Training is delivered 3 days per week: 2 days from 9am to 4pm and 1 day from 9am to 5pm. Students also have access to a clinical simulation room to learn and practice skills such as performing activities of daily living tasks, using equipment such as the lifting hoist, and practicing safe manual handling and infection control techniques.

There are a variety of assessment methods used for this qualification including written questions, projects, case studies, role plays, research, and reports. Assessment is conducted individually, and students will be provided with a Student Assessment Booklet for each unit of competency which includes a full description of all assessment tasks, assessment instructions, resources, and details about when and how to submit assessments.

All students will complete a language literacy and numeracy assessment to determine their learning support needs. Where additional support needs have been identified, an Individual Support Plan will be developed which may include mentoring from trainers, additional classes, tutorials and workshops, online support and exercises, computer and technology support, referral to external support services, and reasonable adjustment to assessments. Australian College of Studies will provide additional support for students experiencing disability and access issues, language barriers, language, literacy and numeracy issues, employment issues, and any other issues that may affect their ability to achieve their training goals.