Certificate IV in Ageing Support
Course Overview
Course Structure
Units of Competency:
Unit Code
Unit Title
Core (C) Elective (E)
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people C
HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care C
HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems C
CHCCCS023 Support independence and wellbeing C
CHCAGE005 Provide support to people living with dementia C
CHCCCS011 Meet personal support needs C
CHCAGE001 Facilitate the empowerment of older people C
CHCCCS025 Support relationships with carers and families C
CHCHCS001 Provide home and community support services E
CHCCCS006 Facilitate individual service planning and delivery C
CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance C
CHCAGE003 Coordinate services for older people C
HLTINF001 Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures E
CHCAGE004 Implement interventions with older people at risk C
CHCADV001 Facilitate the interest and rights of clients C
CHCPRP001 Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships C
HLTWHS003 Maintain work health and safety E
CAPAL001 Deliver care services using a palliative approach C
*Credit transfer and RPL offered: Recognition of prior learning and self-assessment work
Entry Requirement
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age to Apply | Minimum age of 18 years and above s Framework. |
| Academic Entry Requirements | Satisfactory completion of the equivalent of Australian Year 11 or higher |
| Language Requirement | |
|---|---|
| IELTS Score (Minimum) | Have physical attributes suitable for placement in the community service industry that encompasses manual handling of equipment and clients. English Language Requirements IELTS (General or Academic) overall PTE Academic TOEFL PB TOEFL IBT CAE Scale ELICOS (General English) 5.5 46 506 62 162 n/a 5.0 38 478 51 154 + 15 weeks 4.5 30 450 40 146 + 30 weeks Note: Results older than two years are not acceptable (for offshore applicants) OR Evidence that they have studied in English for at least five years in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom or United States OR Evidence that, within two years of their application date, they have successfully completed in Australia a foundation course or a senior secondary certificate of education or a Certificate III or higher level qualification, from the Australian Qualification OR Applicants originating from students visa assessment levels 1 and 2 countries without the required IELTS or equivalent score must undertake the Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) test. For further information on student visa assessment levels visit Department of Home Affairs’ website at www.homeaffairs.gov.au. Additionally, the learner is required to: |
Career Opportunities
Graduates may find employment as a:
Care Team Leader in Aged Care
Senior Community Care Worker
Assistant Aged Care Coordinator
Personal Care Worker
*It is not, however, intended to indicate that an individual will gain immediate employment on completion of this qualification.