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Australian Nursing And Training Services is Registered Training Organisation.
Our accreditation number is 41231 and can be verified on training.gov.au .
ANTS maintains strict policy and procedures in line with its accreditation and ensure that these values are upheld among our employees and instructors.
CHC43115 Certificate IV in Disability is Nationally Accredited and can be checked by clicking here.
See our updated course CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support
Course Details
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Course duration
Delivery
Face to Face
Blended
Recognition of Prior Learning
This qualification reflects the role of workers in a range of community settings and clients’ homes, who provide training and support in a manner that empowers people with disabilities to achieve greater levels of independence, self-reliance, community participation and wellbeing. Workers promote a person-centred approach, work without direct supervision and may be required to supervise and/or coordinate a small team.
Entry Requirements
There are no academic requirements or pre-requisites for this qualification, however, the student must:
- Be 15 years of age
- Have sound communication skills
- Undertake and complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy Assessment
- Must have a valid Unique Student Identifier (USI) and Police check.
- Influenza vaccination before they attend work placement
- Mandatory COVID-19 vaccination certificate required (Unless medical exemption is provided )
You will be required to complete an initial assessment of your language, literacy and numeracy skills to see if you meet the ACSF level 4 requirements. If you do not meet these requirements, you may be required to complete additional foundation skills training with an approved provider prior to commencing this qualification.
Assessment
The course will be presented in competency-based mode and the student’s competency will be assessed at all levels according to competencies and performance criteria. The training package for each competency specifies the conditions and method of assessment. Assessment methods range from completing set tasks and activities, class attendance and participation, completion of assignments / projects and practical demonstrations in a simulated or workplace environment.
Important Information
This qualification contains content, concepts and scenarios that may be distressing. Please consider your personal resilience and any potential emotional triggers when participating in this qualification and in any future employment in this field. If you need help preparing for study, contact us about your options
Course Structure
To complete this qualification, you must demonstrate competency in a total of 14 units. Eleven of these units are core and there are 3 electives. The table below shows the content of our standard course, however other electives are available.
CORE
- CHCCCS015 Provide individualised support
- CHCDIS002 Follow established person-centred behaviour supports
- CHCDIS005 Develop and provide person-centred service responses
- CHCDIS007 Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability
- CHCDIS008 Facilitate community participation and social inclusion
- CHCDIS009 Facilitate ongoing skills development using a person-centred approach
- CHCDIS010 Provide person-centred services to people with disability with complex needs
- CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
- CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance
- HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems
- HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
ELECTIVES
- CHCAGE001 Facilitate the empowerment of older people
- CHCAGE005 Provide support to people living with dementia
- CHCCCS023 Support independence and well being
- Learn More Link https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/CHC43115
Work Placement
Students will attend the mandatory work placement after completing the face to face theory and simulated training.The placement will include both training and assessment.
Australian Nursing and Training Services (ANTS) arranges work placements for students.
All students must complete a minimum of 120(+20) hours of work placement in an accredited residential care facility for either aged care, disability or home and community organisation to be deemed competent for this qualification.
Along with your police check you will also need to obtain HLTAID011 Provide first aid prior to commencing your placement. Studying this qualification, it is mandatory to obtain a working with children check.
Some facilities may also require you to provideImmunisation records/evidence, (Flu Vaccines are required in all Accredited Residential Care Facilities, if you are not vaccinated the facility may not accept you)
Uniform requirement
You will be required to provide your own uniform for work placement, please see the detailed description below.
- Navy or black pants – NO JEANS
- White short-sleeved collared shirt (Polo Shirt is fine)
- Flat, black, closed in non-slip shoes. NO CANVAS SHOES
- Tie your hair up, clean short nails, and limit your jewellery and makeup
Career Outcomes
- Behavioural Support Officer
- Community-Based Support Officer
- Disability Team Leader/Supervisor
- Residential Care Officer
- Senior Personal Care Assistant
- Disability Officer – Day Support
- Disability Support Worker
- Aged Care Activity Worker
- Care Service Team Leader
- Care Supervisor (Aged Care)
- Coordinator of Volunteers (Services to Older People)
Opportunities for Further Study
Successful completion of this program will allow participant to articulate into a number of qualifications including:- CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support
- CHC42015 Certificate IV in Community Services
- CHC43415 Certificate IV in Leisure and Health
- Other Certificate IV level programs from CHC Training Package
- Diploma level programs from the CHC Training Package
Recognition of Prior Learning
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows a person to receive recognition and credit for the knowledge and skills they have, no matter how and where they were attained, including overseas. This can include skills from previous study, work experience and life experience.Credit Transfer
Australian Nursing and Training Services has an obligation to recognise Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) qualifications and Statements of Attainment issued by other registered training organisations.Fees & Payment Options
Government Funding/Subsidised Courses
Australian Nursing And Training Services (ANTS) is approved organisation for NSW Government Funding- Smart and Skilled and Job Trainer program under Skilling for Recovery. ANTS is also affiliated to provide subsidy for the eligible students for Skills Checkpoint. This course is a fully government subsidised course under JobTrainer & Smart and Skilled; Eligibility Criteria’s Apply.
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Australian Nursing And Training Services (ANTS) is approved organisation for NSW Government Funding- Smart and Skilled and Job Trainer program under Skilling for Recovery. ANTS is also affiliated to provide subsidy for the eligible students for Skills Checkpoint. To ensure if you are eligible for Fee Free Training or government funding, we require you to answer the eligibility check questions before we direct you the right advice.
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Student Stories
Lucy Biol Eaton
The thought of ‘going back to school orgoing to study again” is daunting for me as I finished my degree back home many years ago. But I am extremely glad that I took the course and chose ANTS to help me fulfill my goal and broaden my horizons. It truly gave me a valuable very rewarding and learning experience. It’s been absolutely amazing from the directions, teachers and the staff have given. Thank you all for giving me the opportunity to meet and learn from a cohortfull of driven individuals coming from different facilities and all walks of life.
John Napwanga
I would like to thank the whole ANTS team for making a great difference in my studies and life as a whole. Looking at my background to achieve what I want and reach the place that I am now, ANTS did a massive job in providing me with all the support and training for me to achieve my certificate III in health services assistance in acute care. ANTS has also helped me a lot by making the courses interesting by making everything to be real than theory. I would recommend everyone if you are looking for good training, ANTS is the plot best place. Thanks once again for stepping into my life for me to be somebody in the years to come god bless.
Rochelle Acosta
Thanks Australian Nursing And Training Services (ANTS) for helping me achieve my certificate III in individual support and home and community. The friendly staff, supportive environment, flexible course program, valuable work placement experience and accessible location Sutherland made studying possible. For mother like me looking for a place to acquire skills and kick start a new career, ANTS is the best place to be.
Shreejana Dangi
ANTS is one of the best platforms for those who are planning to do aged care courses. I finished my certificate III in individual support (ageing) from this institution. I got a nice job after finishing my placement at the same facility where I was posted. It is a full packaged service with experienced and qualified tutors, good learning environment, well equipped labs, and well managed classrooms.The staffs over here are so helpful, supportive, and motivative. Student from here has a higher chance of getting better job opportunities. So, I highly recommend everyone to join ANTS for your better career.
Sarah Elizabeth Nicholla
I have always dreamed about becoming a nurse and wanted to get my foot in the door to get a feel of what it would be like. I am so glad I signed up and completed my certificate III in Individual support with ANTS as it has inspired me to further develop my skills.
The teachers are really supportive and go out of their way to help in any way they can.
Studying with ANTS has allowed me to continue work while I study, and the environment is comfortable supportive and positive.
Pamela Ruth Onkundi
ANTS is a best place to study because of its friendly staff and qualified trainers. Both training and practical aspects were enjoyable and I learnt so much that helped me to go and offer services to our community. If you’re really interested in to develop skill that requires working in Aged care and disability industry, I strongly recommend you to join ANTS
Are You Eligible For Subsidised Training?
- 15 years old or over?
- No longer at school?
- Living or working in NSW?
- An Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, humanitarian visa holder or New Zealand citizen?
