Novaskill
Certificate IV in Disability Support
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)Make an enormous difference in the lives of people living with a disability (and their carers) by gaining the skills to provide empathetic, personalised support and empowerment. Help your clients achieve greater levels of independence, self-reliance, community participation and wellbeing and give them the confidence to pursue goals and aspirations. If you’re caring, empathetic, upbeat and looking for an opportunity to grow your career, a nationally recognised qualification in Disability will get you there.
Delivery mode
Novaskill offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Online
Set your own study schedule and balance study with your other commitments.
Work Placement
60 hours- 1 Reliance Drive, Tuggerah, NSW
- 1/162 John Street, Singleton NSW 2330, Australia, NSW
- 148 Lambton Road, Broadmeadow, NSW
- 58 Tamar Street, Ballina, NSW
- suite 1/137 Marius Street, Tamworth NSW 2340, Australia, NSW
- suite 101 102/24 Moonee Street, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450, Australia, NSW
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
To enrol in this course a student must have completed one of the following:
- CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)
- Completion of: CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)
- Completion of: CHC30408 Certificate III in Disability PLUS the CHCSS00125 Entry to Certificate IV in Disability Support Skill Set.
- Students must hold a current Australian Federal Police Check, Working with Children Clearance and valid First Aid Certificate.
Course fees
- NSW Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the NSW Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
Career opportunities
The Certificate IV in Disability Support will prepare you for the following roles.
Disability Service Officer
The duties of a Disability Service Officer are similar to, and can sometimes overlap with, those of a disability support worker. The main differenc...
Disability Team Leader
A Disability Team Leader oversees a disability support team in an effort to provide care and assistance to those needing help living their everyday...
Disability Support Worker
Disability Support Workers help those in need live their everyday lives. This hands-on assistance can take many forms, as these professionals aid a...
NDIS Worker
An NDIS Worker supports individuals with disabilities to achieve their goals and enhance their independence. You might work in clients’ homes, comm...
Residential Care Worker
Residential Care Workers work at nursing homes, aged care facilities, rehabilitation units, adult care facilities, and group homes. They provide ch...
Community Support Worker
Community Support Workers provide personal care services to the elderly, people with disabilities, or those experiencing mental health issues. They...
About Novaskill
Novaskill is a not-for-profit organisation that delivers training, recruitment services and apprenticeship management. This is achieved through the provision of an individualised approach to all clientele, job matching technology, mentoring services and systems that support over 700 corporate businesses and over 1000 students per annum.
