Advanced Disability Support Practitioner Program

CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support

CHCSS00128 Skill Set: High Support & Complex Care – Disability Support

CHCSS00084 Skill Set: Lead & Support Colleagues

Course Overview

The Advanced Practitioner Stream is the gold standard credential for disability support professionals. Designed to prepare workers for the future of the NDIS, this program combines advanced qualifications with specialist skill sets in complex care and mentoring.

Why Choose This Course?

Future-Proof Your Career – Stay ahead of government reforms introducing mandatory training and skills standards.
Deliver Complex Care with Confidence – Gain hands-on skills in advanced personal support, medication assistance, PEG/PEJ feeding, complex bowel care, behaviour support, and crisis management.
Step Into Leadership – Build the mentoring and leadership skills needed to guide and support less-experienced workers.
Employer Recognition – Employers trust Advanced Practitioners to deliver high-risk supports safely and lead within teams.

Delivery Modes

Units

There will be 16 units of competency in total to complete to achieve the three (3) credentials

The CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support

10 units are required to be completed for this qualification

7 core units and 3 electives

CORE UNITS

CHCCCS044 Follow established person-centred behaviour supports

CHCDIS017 Facilitate community participation and social inclusion

CHCDIS018 Facilitate ongoing skills development using a person-centred approach

CHCDIS019 Provide person-centred services to people with disability with complex needs

CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance

CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues

HLTWHS003 Maintain work health and safety

ELECTIVE UNITS

CHCDIS023 Provide specialised support

CHCCCS019 Recognise and respond to crisis situations

CHCMHS007 Work effectively in trauma informed care

CHCSS00128 High Support and Complex Care – Disability Support

CHCCCS041 Recognise healthy body systems

CHCDIS013 Assist with communication using augmentative and alternative communication methods

CHCDIS015 Develop and provide person-centred service responses

CHCDIS019 Provide person-centred services to people with disability with complex needs

CHCDIS020 Work effectively in disability support

CHCDIS023 Provide specialised support

HLTHPS006 Assist clients with medication

CHCSS00084 Lead and support colleagues

CHCMGT003 Lead the work team

CHCMGT005 Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes

CHCPRP003 Reflect and improve own professional practice

Funding & Fees

This course is currently funded for eligible QLD students.

Students are required to pay a co-contribution fee.

Students eligible for subsidised training under government funding programs can normally only access the funding once, so it is important that you choose your course carefully.

Eligibility criteria for funding can be found on our Funding and Fees Page

Full course fees are applicable to those students who are not eligible for the government subsidised training.

We have great interest-free payment plans available, in weekly, fortnightly or monthly installments

Inclusions

Entry Requirements

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Extra Info

Student Support

We want our students to succeed and go on to really enjoy the work they do in the industry they love, so we have put together a Student Support Program to assist in that journey.

We can provide phone support – Students can organise personal tutorial sessions over the phone. This support is flexible to the needs of the students. It can be an opportunity to seek feedback on assessment prior to submission or seek assistance with assessments.

Resume preparation – Prior to placement or completion of the course, students may access tools and resources to have a personal Resume created that is tailored towards individual support work and includes recent studies and placement experience. Resume development is achieved through face-to-face or over the phone one-on-one sessions.

Interview skills – An interview/coaching workshop is in-built into the course. This workshop provides advice and assistance to students on what to expect during job interviews.

Ongoing Support – Your journey with Equinox College does not end once you finish your course. We may be able to provide you with customised employment support, by marketing high achievers to employers who are actively recruiting.