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1.3 Years
Classroom based
Full time · 20 hours per week
January | April | July | October
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Level 2, 228–234 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong, VIC 3175
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
ASQA
Professional Body
Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission / NDIS Quality and Safeguards
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
TRA / VETASSESS
Course Content
Follow established person-centred behaviour supports
Core unit
Facilitate community participation and social inclusion
Core unit
Facilitate ongoing skills development using a person-centred approach
Core unit
Provide person-centred services to people with disability with complex needs
Core unit
Manage legal and ethical compliance
Core unit
Work with people with mental health issues
Core unit
Maintain work health and safety
Core unit
Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
Elective unit
Facilitate individual service planning and delivery
Elective unit
Provide loss and grief support
Elective unit
Common Questions
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 120 hours of work placement as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency. Practical training and assessment may be offered in a range of approved and accredited care facilities in Melbourne.
The tuition fee for the Certificate IV in Disability Support is $13,500. For non-tuition fees, please refer to https://lawsoncollege.edu.au/non-tuition-fee.
Assessment methods may include written questions, case studies, role plays, projects, presentations, and workplace projects.
International students are required to demonstrate English proficiency with an IELTS score of 6.0, a PTE score of 52, or an equivalent qualification.
10 units are required for the award of this qualification, which includes 7 Core units and 3 Elective units. The course is at AQF Level 4 and runs for 65 weeks full time, including scheduled breaks.
Application
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Step 02
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Step 03
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