C4365 - Certificate IV in Disability

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Plan: C4365 - Certificate IV in Disability
Campus: City Campus

Program delivery and structure

Approach to learning and assessment
Work integrated learning
Program structure

Approach to learning and assessment

The program is delivered two days a week throughout the year,( total 31 weeks). This will consist of one day face to face on campus and one day online. The remaining 5 weeks will be two blocks of workplacement, (2 weeks in semester 1 and 3 weeks in semesetr 2).   You will learn mainly in groups through a variety of activities such as presentations, case studies, research, practical demonstrations and group discussion.

You will be assessed in the classroom, in the simulated classroom and through formal assessment tasks. The emphasis will be on the demonstration of skills and the application of knowledge in the workplace context, and how you are able to integrate these in preparation for the contingencies and demands of a busy workplace. Assessment occurs throughout the program and is evenly spaced across the duration of the program.

Other forms of assessment include:

  • Research projects
  • Written assessment tasks
  • In class group work
  • In class quiz and worksheets 
  • Practical demonstration

If you have a long-term medical condition, disability and/or other form of disadvantage it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the Program Coordinator or the Equitable Learning Service Unit (https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/student-support/equitable-learning-services) if you would like to find out more. 

The approach to learning and assessment for this program will include both supervised and non-supervised forms of training delivery. 
Supervised training is teacher directed learning and assessment activities. This includes: 

  • Work placements which are mandatory requirements of assessment.
  • Structured online learning activities where there is real time access to your teachers e.g. online lectures, teacher led discussions and online activities.
  • Face-to-face learning e.g. tutorials, lectures, scheduled classes.
  • Assessment tasks.

You will also need to work independently, this includes:

  • Independent study activities such as research, reading, practical and/or theoretical practice tests or assessments. 
  • Work placements which are not directly linked to an assessment of course competencies.

Enrolled students who possess relevant prior skills, knowledge and/or competencies or work-based evidence may apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Recognition. Please see -https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-credit

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Work integrated learning

Most students maybe currently working in a disability service agency workplace. This means that you will have pre-existing knowledge and skills gained through an agency induction, on-going workplace training and development and workplace experience. RMIT WIL coordinators will source the placement for the students who are not currently working in the sector. 
The program assessment tasks will continue to develop your knowledge and skills, requiring you to undertake individual and work group tasks such as an WHS worksite risk assessment, client communication assessment, and service planning and review. These tasks will be based on your worksite, clients, and organisational procedures and documentation.

RMIT teaching staff will be the lead facilitators during the program with input from specialist staff from the organisation that you are working in or the WIL placement e.g.  Individual Client Plan Facilitator, Behaviour Support staff.  

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Program Structure

This qualification requires the completion of 14 units - 11 core units and 3 elective units. Note: Historical courses 051501 and 051617 are no longer delivered.
 

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C4365 Courses

Complete all eleven (11) courses:

Course Title

Nominal Hours

Course Code

Campus

Provide individualised support (CHCCCS015) 30 HWSS6075C City Campus
Follow established person-centred behaviour supports (CHCDIS002) 50 HWSS6113C City Campus
Develop and provide person-centred service responses (CHCDIS005) 135 HWSS6114C City Campus
Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability (CHCDIS007) 100 HWSS6115C City Campus
Facilitate community participation and social inclusion (CHCDIS008) 60 HWSS6116C City Campus
Facilitate ongoing skills development using a person-centred approach (CHCDIS009) 50 BUSM7998C City Campus
Provide person-centred services to people with disability with complex needs (CHCDIS010) 90 HWSS6117C City Campus
Work with diverse people (CHCDIV001) 40 GEDU6077C City Campus
Manage legal and ethical compliance (CHCLEG003) 80 LAW5736C City Campus
Recognise healthy body systems (HLTAAP001) 70 NURS5367C City Campus
Follow safe work practices for direct client care (HLTWHS002) 25 OHTH5920C City Campus
AND
Complete three (3) of the following courses:

Course Title

Nominal Hours

Course Code

Campus

Communicate and work in health or community services (CHCCOM005) 30 EMPL7091C City Campus
Work with people with mental health issues (CHCMHS001) 80 OHTH5925C City Campus
Support relationships with carers and families (CHCCCS025) 70 HWSS6081C City Campus
 

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