METS Training Services
Certificate IV in Disability Support - RPL
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)METS trainers will inspire you in building a career where you can make a difference in people’s lives. Learn to work effectively in a range of community settings and client homes, empowering people with disabilities to reach their full potential.
This nationally-recognised course includes 7 core and 3 electives. Further develop your knowledge and skills to work without direct supervision and to supervise and/or coordinate a small team in. Content will include:
- Facilitating the empowerment of people with disability
- Provide person-centred services to people with disability with complex needs
- Developing and Providing Individualised Support
- Facilitating Community Inclusion and Participation
- Manage legal and ethical compliance.
Students must have computer literacy and literacy skills and be above the age of 16 to enrol. Students under the age of 18 will require a parent or guardians’ permission to enrol.
Delivery mode
METS Training Services offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Recognition of Prior Learning
Use your past experience and learning towards a recognised qualification.
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- Completed Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) or equivalent qualifications OR
- Completed CHC30408 Certificate III in Disability PLUS the CHCSS00125 Entry to Certificate IV in Disability Support Skill Set.
To demonstrate your eligibility for RPL, the following types of evidence may be required:
- Portfolio of Evidence: documentation showcasing your skills and experience.
- Direct Observation: demonstration of your skills or competencies.
- Reflective work: papers, journals or portfolios connecting past learning to current course or qualification outcomes.
- Workplace examples: samples of your work from a professional, social or community setting where your skills were utilised.
- References or Testimonials: supporting documentation from employers or colleagues verifying your skills or competencies.
- Modified Assessments: completing assessments similar or aligned with the full course requirements.
- Combination of evidence: any combination of the above evidence types.
IMPORTANT: all submitted evidence must be authentic and directly related to your own skills and experiences.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
Career opportunities
The Certificate IV in Disability Support - RPL 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
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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...
Personal Care Assistant
A Personal Care Assistant (PCA) provides essential support to individuals who need help with daily living activities due to age, disability, or ill...
Early Intervention Specialist
An Early Intervention Specialist supports young children with developmental delays or disabilities, helping them reach their full potential. You mi...
Aboriginal Disability Worker
An Aboriginal Disability Worker works with Indigenous people with a disability to support them in their everyday lives. You might assist your clien...
About METS Training Services
METS is a leading RTO and approved Smart & Skilled Provider, delivering nationally recognised qualifications within the community service, childcare, retail, business and warehouse industries.
