--- title: "Stay Informed: Updates to the Certificate IV in Disability" description: Upcoming changes to the Certificate IV in Disability qualification! Effective November 2023, the CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support will be introduced. Stay informed about the revised code, content, and entry requirements. image: https://blog.allhealthtraining.edu.au/hubfs/Group%201%20(1).png --- [![All Health Training](https://blog.allhealthtraining.edu.au/hs-fs/hubfs/foot-logo.png?width=240&height=80&name=foot-logo.png "All Health Training")](http://www.allhealthtraining.edu.au) - [about](https://www.allhealthtraining.edu.au/aboutus/) - [courses](https://www.allhealthtraining.edu.au/course-category/courses/) - [workshops](https://www.allhealthtraining.edu.au/course-category/workshops/) - [shop](https://www.allhealthtraining.edu.au/shop/) - [partners](https://learn.allhealthtraining.edu.au/industrypartnersclientele) - [aht online](https://ahtonline.anewspring.com.au/) [disability](https://blog.allhealthtraining.edu.au/topic/disability) , [courses](https://blog.allhealthtraining.edu.au/topic/courses) , [Certificate IV in Disability (CHC43115)](https://blog.allhealthtraining.edu.au/topic/certificate-iv-in-disability-chc43115) # Stay Informed: Updates to the Certificate IV in Disability [By All Health Training](https://blog.allhealthtraining.edu.au/author/all-health-training) July 13, 2023 - - - Important Updates and upcoming changes to the [Certificate IV in Disability](https://learn.allhealthtraining.edu.au/certificate-iv-in-disability-guide)qualification. Please read on for all the details.     ## **The Basics - What is changing?** The transition to the new qualification, [CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support](https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/CHC43121) occurs in 2024. This new qualification will replace the [CHC43115 Certificate IV in Disability](https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/CHC43115) qualification. The changes include: - **New Qualification Code & Title:** The new qualification will have a revised code and title, reflecting its updated content and industry requirements. - **No Practical Placement Hours:** The new qualification will not require students to undertake practical placement hours as part of their course. - **Industry Alignment Updates:** The [CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support](https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/CHC43121) has undergone significant updates to ensure it aligns with changed industry expectations. This includes modifications to core units and the elective units bank. - **Course Entry Requirement:** To enrol in the new [*CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support,  students must have completed one of the following courses:*](https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/CHC43121) - CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) *OR* - CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) *OR* - CHC30408 Certificate III in Disability PLUS the CHCSS00125 Entry to Certificate IV in Disability Support Skill Set. ## Have a current or previous Certificate IV in Disability qualification?   If you are currently studying the [CHC43115 Certificate IV in Disability](https://learn.allhealthtraining.edu.au/certificate-iv-in-disability-guide)or have previously completed Certificate IV in Disability, please note that your qualification will still be nationally recognised.   The new qualification will have a different code, title, and some unit content. However, your existing qualification will continue to hold its value and relevance in the industry.   ## Why are these changes occurring? - Regular Review and Industry Consultation: Qualifications for the care and  support and health industry are routinely reviewed and updated every 5-7 years following national consultation with industry stakeholders. - Endorsement and Release: The [Australian Industry Skills Committee](https://www.yourcareer.gov.au/learn-and-train/myskills) then endorses the new qualification to ensure it meets the evolving needs of the industry. As a result, a new vocational course is released to enhance industry standards and practices. ## Further Developments on the Horizon! Noteworthy updates are on the horizon for the [Certificate III in Individual Support](https://learn.allhealthtraining.edu.au/individual-support-ageing-guide) qualification, including the ageing and disability streams. We encourage you to stay vigilant and remain attentive to our [website](http://www.allhealthtraining.edu.au) and our social channels in the forthcoming weeks, as we will be providing vital information regarding these upcoming changes. Rest assured, these modifications are set to elevate the learning experience and ensure all students are equipped with the latest knowledge and skills in the field.   Together, we can continue to make a positive impact in the lives of persons with disability.   If you're looking for a rewarding career that allows you to make a difference in people's lives, then a career in disability support services might be just what you're looking for. Reach out to the team at All Health Training today if you’d like to discuss your options!      [All posts](https://blog.allhealthtraining.edu.au) ###### About Author [All Health Training](https://blog.allhealthtraining.edu.au/author/all-health-training) ##### You might also like ![High Intensity Diabetes Support Under NDIS: What Providers and Support Workers Need to Know](https://blog.allhealthtraining.edu.au/hubfs/NDIS%20Diabetes.png) [High Intensity Diabetes Support Under NDIS: What Providers and Support Workers Need to Know](https://blog.allhealthtraining.edu.au/high-intensity-diabetes-support-under-the-ndis-what-providers-and-support-workers-need-to-know) July 13, 2023 ![How the NDIS is Creating More Jobs for Disability Support Workers](https://blog.allhealthtraining.edu.au/hubfs/AHT-%20Blog%20Header%20Images.png) [How the NDIS is Creating More Jobs for Disability Support Workers](https://blog.allhealthtraining.edu.au/how-the-ndis-is-creating-more-jobs-for-disability-support-workers) July 13, 2023 [Flexible Healthcare Training: Making Careers Possible in Regional Victoria](https://blog.allhealthtraining.edu.au/flexible-healthcare-training-making-careers-possible-in-regional-victoria) July 13, 2023 ##### SUBMIT YOUR COMMENT #### Subscribe Subscribe to our newsletter & stay updated [![flogo-WHITE](https://blog.allhealthtraining.edu.au/hs-fs/hubfs/flogo-WHITE.png?width=300&height=93&name=flogo-WHITE.png "flogo-WHITE")](http://www.allhealthtraining.edu.au) - [Student Resources](https://www.allhealthtraining.edu.au/student-information/) - [Government Funding Information](https://www.allhealthtraining.edu.au/government-funding-information/) - [Government Funding Eligibility Checker](https://www.allhealthtraining.edu.au/government-funding-eligibility-checker/) - [Blog](https://blog.allhealthtraining.edu.au/) - [Gallery](https://www.allhealthtraining.edu.au/gallery/) - [Flexible Learning](https://www.allhealthtraining.edu.au/flexible-learning/) - [Contact](https://www.allhealthtraining.edu.au/contact/) **Blackburn** - L2, 29 Railway Road, VIC 3130 **Narre Warren** - L2, 64 Victor Crescent, VIC 3805   Level 2, 29 Railway Road, **Blackburn ( Head Office )** 2026 All Health Training | TOID 22066 | [Website](https://www.teapotdigital.com.au) by TEAPOT Digital ```json { "@context" : "https://schema.org", "@type" : "BlogPosting", "author" : { "@type" : "Person", "name" : "All Health Training", "url" : "https://blog.allhealthtraining.edu.au/author/all-health-training" }, "dateModified" : "2023-09-28T01:28:22.547Z", "datePublished" : "2023-07-13T02:36:36.000Z", "headline" : "Stay Informed: Updates to the Certificate IV in Disability", "image" : [ "https://blog.allhealthtraining.edu.au/hubfs/Group%201%20(1).png" ], "mainEntityOfPage" : { "@id" : "https://blog.allhealthtraining.edu.au/updates-to-the-certificate-iv-in-disability-qualification2023", "@type" : "WebPage" }, "publisher" : { "@type" : "Organization", "logo" : { "@type" : "ImageObject", "url" : "https://blog.allhealthtraining.edu.au/hubfs/foot-logo.png" }, "name" : "J&F Corporation Pty Ltd, trading as All Health Training" } } ```