Certificate IV in Ageing Support
Provider:
Course Code:
CHC43015
CRICOS Code:
097995E
Qualification Level:
Certificate
Course Area:
Health and Medicine
Duration:
74-Week
Study Mode:
Full Time
Course Fees:
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Delivery Mode:
On Campus
Target:
International
Intake:
January, April, July, October
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 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 organization and the quantity and quality of outputs of others within limited parameters.
Course Structure
This qualification is made up of 18 units of competency (subjects):
- 15 Core units – Units you must complete as part of the qualification
- 3 Elective units – Alana Kaye College have chosen the elective units that we believe are the most beneficial and relevant to the majority of students
Entry Requirement
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age to Apply | International students must be of 18 years of age or older at the time of application. |
| Language Requirement | |
|---|---|
| IELTS Score (Minimum) | Evidence of an IELTS score of 5.5 or above, or it's equivalent must be shown. |
Pathway
- CertIII Ind Supp + CertIV Age Supp
- CertIII Ind Supp + CertIV Age Supp
Career Opportunities
- Community Program Coordinator
- Residential Care Worker
- Support Worker (Community Services)
- Care Supervisor
- Personal care worker
- Residential care officer
- Care Team Leader
Internship or Work Placements
It is a requirement that students complete 120 hours of work placement (to be satisfactorily signed off by your Work Supervisor and your Alana Kaye Assessor).
In addition, the work placement must be completed in aged care, home and community, disability or community service organisation that is within 50 km of an Alana Kaye College campus. This work placement will be completed at different times throughout your course of study.
You must have a police check and have completed First Aid before commencing work placement (we will assist you with this upon arrival in Australia).