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Certificate IV in Disability Support


 National Code: CHC43121
 TAFE SA Code: TP01456


2026 start

Description

Develop the skills to support and supervise service delivery in a range of settings, including supported accommodation, day options services, employment services, community settings, and clients' homes. You will learn how to assist people living with disabilities in achieving greater levels of independence, self-reliance, community participation, and well-being.

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12 months 

Full Time or Part Time equivalent

Aged or Disabilities Carer
Aged or Disabilities Carer
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Scheduled
Adelaide City

Closed

Blended Blended – learn in a mixture of classroom and online environments. On campus learning will be scheduled but online learning can provide more flexibility. Lecturer support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.
Full & Part Time Full & Part Time Full & Part Time
Day & Evening Day & Evening
Apply 17 Apr 2026

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On campus/location

On Campus/Location

On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.
Online

Online

Online – learn at your own pace, in your own space. Lecturer support will be provided via email and interaction with fellow students may be available via forums and chat groups. Online courses require access to a computer with an internet connection.
Blended

Blended

Blended – learn in a mixture of classroom and online environments. On campus learning will be scheduled but online learning can provide more flexibility. Lecturer support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.
Virtual Classroom

Virtual Classroom

Virtual Classroom – online classes are delivered by Collaborate. Collaborate is a web-based online classroom collaboration tool that acts as a real-time virtual classroom.
Workplace

Workplace

Workplace – if you are currently employed in the industry but do not have a formal qualification TAFE SA can recognise the skills you already have. The duration of the course will be determined by your individual study plan.
Full Time

Full Time

Full Time classes
Part Time

Part Time

Part Time classes
Day Classes

Day Classes

Day time classes
Evening Classes

Evening Classes

Evening time classes
International

International

A course available to International students

Course Admission Requirements

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  • Certificate III in Disability CHC30408 AND CHCSS00125 Entry to Certificate IV in Disability Support Skill Set
    • or
  • Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) CHC33015 or CHC33021
If there are more applications for this course than places available, applicants will be ranked by date of application to this course

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Entry Recommendations
If you do not have a relevant Certificate, please apply for Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) [CHC33021]

Fees

Average cost per semester
Total Fees for the 12 month course
Subsidised
$2,163
$4,326
Concession
$1,342
$2,683
You may be eligible for government subsidised training.
Subsidised Training Eligibility
Subsidised training may require applicants to complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy Assessment (LLN).
What is the LLN?
Full Fee
$4,298
$8,596

Fees vary depending on subjects you enrol into. TAFE SA and their agents reserve the right to make any changes necessary. Fee updates will be available prior to offers being made.

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    Upfront Payment

    Each semester, fees can be paid online with VISA or Mastercard or at an Australia Post outlet.

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    Payment Plan

    If you have difficulty paying your fees upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.

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  • Employment Outcomes & Skills Covered

    Employment Outcomes

    Disability officer – day support, residential care officer, disability support officer/worker, senior personal care assistant, employment coordinator (disability), social educator, job coordinator, social trainer, lifestyle support officer, supervisor, local area coordinator, behavioural support officer.

    Note: Completion of a TAFE SA course does not guarantee an employment outcome. Formal requirements other than educational qualifications (eg licensing, professional registration), may apply to some occupations.

    Qualifications & Skills Covered

    Certificate IV in Disability Support (CHC43121)
    This qualification focuses on supporting people living with a disability in a range of community settings and clients’ homes to maximise their independence, self-reliance, community participation, wellbeing and maintain quality of life. To complete the qualification, you are required to complete all 7 core units and 3 elective units.

    Note: Students who successfully complete only one or more units of competency but not the full qualification are eligible to receive a Statement of Attainment.

    90%*
    of TAFE SA graduates are satisfied with the overall quality of training.
    87%*
    of TAFE SA graduates would recommend their training.



    * 2023 NCVER Student Outcomes Survey findings

  • Course Units

    Below is a list of all units that TAFE SA can offer in this qualification. The selection of elective units you will be enrolled into depends on the campus you attend, and the qualification packaging rules described on www.training.gov.au.

    Not all elective units listed below must necessarily be completed to achieve your qualification.

    Core

    Name Nominal Hours
    Facilitate community participation and social inclusion 60
    Facilitate ongoing skills development using a person-centred approach 50
    Follow established person-centred behaviour supports 60
    Maintain work health and safety 40
    Manage legal and ethical compliance 80
    Provide person-centred services to people with disability with complex needs 95
    Work with people with mental health issues 80

    Elective

    Name Nominal Hours
    Conduct individual assessments 45
    Demonstrate leadership in the workplace 50
    Support relationships with carer and family 70

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Certificate IV in Disability Support
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