Certificate IV in Ageing Support
Course Overview
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. Workers may be required to demonstrate leadership and have limited responsibility for the organisation and the quantity and quality of outputs of others within limited parameters.
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 120 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency.
Course Structure
The following units are included in this course and all are required for the award of the qualification. There are 18 units of competency in total, which include 15 core units and 3 elective units.
15 CORE UNITS
- CHCADV001 Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
- CHCAGE001 Facilitate the empowerment of older people
- CHCAGE003 Coordinate services for older people
- CHCAGE004 Implement interventions with older people at risk
- CHCAGE005 Provide support to people living with dementia
- CHCCCS006 Facilitate individual service planning and delivery
- CHCCCS011 Meet personal support needs
- CHCCCS023 Support independence and wellbeing
- CHCCCS025 Support relationships with carers and families
- CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
- CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance
- CHCPAL001 Deliver care services using a palliative approach
- CHCPRP001 Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
- HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems
- HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
3 ELECTIVE UNITS
- CHCAGE002 Implement falls prevention strategies
- CHCDIS007 Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability
- HLTINF001 Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
Entry Requirement
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age to Apply | Be at least 18 years of age. |
| Academic Entry Requirements | Have completed study of Year 12 or equivalent. |
| Language Requirement | |
|---|---|
| IELTS Score (Minimum) | Proof of English language proficiency: IELTS 5.5 or equivalent |
Pathway
- COMMUNITY SERVICES & AGED CARE PACKAGE 2
Career Opportunities
Aged care team leader
Home care support worker
Community care worker
Aged care worker
Home care planner
Direct care worker
Internship or Work Placements
Work Placement: 120 hours