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Certificate IV in Ageing Support

Provider:
Hays International College
Course Code:
CHC43015
CRICOS Code:
092052D
Qualification Level:
Certificate
Course Area:
Health and Medicine
Duration:
75-Week
Study Mode:
Full Time
Location:
Box Hill, Victoria, Australia
Course Fees:
AUD 22,000 Per Course
Delivery Mode:
On Campus
Target:
International
Intake:
Semesterly
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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.

Course Structure

The following 18 units of competency must be completed to achieve this qualification. 

  1. CHCADV001 Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
  2. CHCAGE001 Facilitate the empowerment of older people
  3. CHCAGE003 Coordinate services for older people
  4. CHCAGE004 Implement interventions with older people at risk
  5. CHCAGE005 Provide support to people living with dementia
  6. CHCCCS006 Facilitate individual service planning and delivery
  7. CHCCCS011 Meet personal support needs
  8. CHCCCS023 Support independence and well being
  9. CHCCCS025 Support relationships with carers and families
  10. CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
  11. CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance
  12. CHCPAL001 Deliver care services using a palliative approach
  13. CHCPRP001 Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
  14. HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems
  15. HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
  16. CHCAGE002 Implement falls prevention strategies
  17. HLTINF001 Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
  18. HLTAID011 Provide first aid

Entry Requirement

Admission Requirements
Academic Entry Requirements Have completed Year 12 or equivalent qualification. 
Language Requirement
IELTS Score (Minimum) Have obtained an IELTS band score of at least 5.5 – or equivalent test score.
English Language Requirements

English Language proficiency can be shown by:

  • Having completed a Certificate III, Certificate IV, Diploma or Advanced Diploma level Training Package course in Australia

OR

  • Having completed any Certificate III or Certificate IV in ESL or EAL from the ESL/EAL Framework (VIC)

Career Opportunities

  • Community Program Coordinator
  • Residential Care Worker
  • Support Worker (Community Services)
  • Care supervisor
  • Accommodation Support Worker
  • Personal care worker
  • Personal care giver
  • Assistant Hostel Supervisor
  • Personal care assistant
  • Residential care officer
  • Day Activity Worker
  • Care Team Leader 

Internship or Work Placements

120 total work placement hours.

Students will need to obtain a National Police Check and HLTAID011 Provide First aid before commencement of their work-placement.

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