Certificate IV in Ageing Support
Provider:
Course Code:
CHC43015
CRICOS Code:
0100047
Qualification Level:
Certificate
Course Area:
Health and Medicine
Duration:
36-Week
Study Mode:
Full Time
Location:
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Course Fees:
AUD 4,200 - 8,000 Per Course
Delivery Mode:
Blended Delivery
Target:
International
Intake:
February, May, August, November
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 guide-lines and maintain quality service delivery through the development, facilitation and review of individualised service planning and delivery.
Course Structure
This course consists of the following 18 units of competency:
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
Elective Units:
- CHCAGE002 Implement falls prevention strategies
- CHCAGE006 Provide food services
- CHCAOD001 Work in an alcohol and other drugs context
Entry Requirement
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age to Apply | Must be 18 years of age or older.
Successful completion of a Police Clearance and immunisation records must also be shown. |
| Academic Entry Requirements | Learners must have successfully completed year 12 or equivalent. |
| Language Requirement | |
|---|---|
| IELTS Score (Minimum) | A valid IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent is required. |
Pathway
- CertIII Ind Supp + CertIV Age Supp + Dip. PM
- Cert III Path + Cert IV Age Supp + Dip PM
Career Opportunities
Possible employment opportunities include:
- Aged Care Activity Worker
- Care Service Team Leader
- Care Supervisor (Aged Care)
- Coordinator of Volunteers
- (Services to Older People)
- Disability Officer – Day Support
- Disability Support Worker
- Leisure and Therapy Assistant
Internship or Work Placements
Includes 120 Hours of Practical Placement