Certificate IV in Ageing Support
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Certificate IV in
Ageing Support
CRICOS 090552M
This qualification reflects the role of support workers who complete specialised tasks and functions in aged services; either in residential, home or community based environments.
Workers will take responsibility for their own outputs within defined organisation guidelines and maintain quality service delivery through the development, facilitation and review of individualised service planning and delivery.
DURATION
60 weeks – Full Time
including work placement
MODE OF STUDY
On Campus
WORK PLACEMENT
160 Hours
VET STUDENT LOANS
Unavailable
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TUITION FEES
INTAKE DATES
Entry Requirements
pathways & Employment
UNITS OF STUDY
To ensure an appropriate learning opportunity, candidates need to demonstrate a capacity to undertake study at Certificate IV level, this can be demonstrated via the following:
- Candidates must be aged 18 or above
- Successful completion of Year 11 or the equivalent level of study or mature aged entry
- Participate in a Pre-training Review (PTR)
- Undertake a Language, Literacy & Numeracy (LLN) assessment to determine suitability for admission and identify support needs
- Moderate level of computer literacy required
- A reasonable level of fitness and flexibility to carry out manual handling
- Evidence of full COVID-19 immunisation with the TGA approved vaccine
Additional requirements upon course commencement / prior to industry work placement:
- A National Police Check (NPC)
- A NDIS Worker Check (NDISWC)
- Any additional evidence your work placement provider requires
- Vaccinations which can include COVID, hepatitis A and B, and influenza
- Aged care sector screening clearance
To ensure an appropriate learning opportunity, candidates need to demonstrate a capacity to undertake study at Certificate IV level, this can be demonstrated via the following:
- Successful completion of Year 11 or the equivalent level of study
- Moderate level of computer literacy required
- A reasonable level of fitness and flexibility to carry out manual handling
- Minimum English level of IELTS 6.0* or equivalent. Candidates originating from student visa assessment levels 1 and 2 without the required IELTS score can undertake Language, Literacy and Numeracy Indicator Test. For information on student visa assessment levels, refer to Department of Home Affairs https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au
- Applicants must be aged 18 or above
- Evidence of full COVID-19 immunisation with the TGA approved vaccine
Additional requirements upon course commencement / prior to industry work placement:
- A National Police Check (NPC)
- A NDIS Worker Check (NDISWC)
- Any additional evidence your work placement provider requires
- Vaccinations which can include COVID, hepatitis A and B, and influenza
- Aged care sector screening clearance
Further study pathways
After achieving CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support, students may continue their studies by enrolling in the following course:
HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing
Employment Opportunities
The following employment opportunities are available to students who complete this qualification:
- Aged Care Activity Worker
- Care Service Team Leader
- Care Supervisor (Aged Care)
Core Units
CHCAGE003Coordinate services for older people
CHCAGE004Implement interventions with older people at risk
CHCAGE005Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCCCS006Facilitate individual service planning and delivery
CHCCCS011Meet personal support needs
CHCCCS023 Support independence and well being
CHCCCS025Support relationships with carers and families
CHCDIV001Work with diverse people
CHCLEG003Manage legal and ethical compliance
CHCPAL001 Deliver care services using a palliative approach
CHCPRP001Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
HLTAAP001Recognise healthy body systems
HLTWHS002Follow safe work practices for direct client care
Elective Units
CHCAGE002Implement falls prevention strategies
HLTAID011Provide First Aid