Certificate IV in Ageing Support
Provider:
Course Code:
CHC43015
CRICOS Code:
108239B
Qualification Level:
Certificate
Course Area:
Health and Medicine
Duration:
52-Week
Study Mode:
Full Time
Location:
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Course Fees:
AUD 8,950 Per Course
Delivery Mode:
On Campus
Target:
International
Intake:
Monthly
Course Overview
The Certificate IV in Ageing Support 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
This course has 18 units of competency in total, 15 core and 3 electives.
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
- HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
- CHCDIS007 Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability
- CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services
Entry Requirement
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Academic Entry Requirements | Have completed an equivalent secondary schooling level of a Higher School Certificate (year 12 in Australian schools) or can demonstrate suitable work or life experience. |
| Minimum Age to Apply | Students must be 18 years of age or older. |
| Language Requirement | |
|---|---|
| IELTS Score (Minimum) | Demonstrate good command of written and spoken English and verified evidence of IELTS Level 5.5 or equivalent |
Pathway
- Cert IV AS + Dip CS
Career Opportunities
Successful completion of the CHC43015 - Certificate IV in Ageing Support can lead to a range of potential career opportunities including
- Aged or Disabled Carer
- Community Program Coordinator
- Residential Care Worker
- Support Worker (Community Services)
- Care supervisor
- Accommodation Support Worker
- Personal care worker
- Personal caregiver
- Assistant Hostel Supervisor
- Personal care assistant
- Residential care officer
- Day Activity Worker
- Care Team Leader
Internship or Work Placements
Students will complete 160 hours (8 weeks) of work placement. Placements will be in an aged care facility. New Era Institute (NEI) has agreements with workplaces to provide suitable placements for students. Students are encouraged to look for their workplace facilities to complete their practical component.