Certificate IV in Ageing Support

Provider:

Australian College of Sport and Fitness (ALG)

Course Code:

CHC43015

CRICOS Code:

095783M

Qualification Level:

Certificate

Course Area:

Health and Medicine

Duration:

26-Week

Study Mode:

Full Time

Course Fees:

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Delivery Mode:

On Campus, Blended Delivery

Target:

International

Intake:

January, April, July, October

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Course Overview

Ideally you will be working in aged care services so that you can build on the skills learnt in the Certificate III in Individual Support.

This qualification will allow you to advance in your career in aged care, by preparing you to support elderly clients in specialised tasks and functions but also in a variety of settings.

By completing this aged care course you will build a foundation for supervising other support workers, advocating for the elderly within a caring and legal and ethical framework.

Course Structure

The Certificate IV in Ageing Support is made up of the following 18 units of competencies, which are made up of 15 core and 3 elective units:

CHCAGE001 Facilitate the empowerment of older people
CHCAGE002 Implement falls prevention strategies
CHCAGE005 Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCCCS011 Meet personal support needs
CHCCCS023 Support independence and wellbeing
CHCCCS015 Provide individualised support
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems
HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
HLTAID003 Provide first aid
CHCADV001 Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
CHCAGE003 Coordinate services for older people
CHCAGE004 Implement interventions with older people at risk
CHCCCS006 Facilitate individual service planning and delivery
CHCCCS025 Support relationships with carers and families
CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance
CHCPAL001 Deliver care services using a palliative approach
CHCPRP001 Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships

Entry Requirement

Admission Requirements
Academic Entry Requirements	Prerequisite for entry into this course is the completion of CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) completed at ALG or at minimum, the completion of the following units of competency: CHCAGE001 Facilitate the empowerment of older people CHCAGE002 Implement falls prevention strategies CHCAGE005 Provide support to people living with dementia CHCCCS011 Meet personal support needs CHCCCS015 Provide individualised support CHCCCS023 Support independence and wellbeing CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care HLTAID011 Provide first aid Additionally international applicants must provide evidence of completing at least the equivalent of Australian Year 10.
Minimum Age to Apply	Be at least 18 years of age.

Admission Requirements

Academic Entry Requirements

Prerequisite for entry into this course is the completion of CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) completed at ALG or at minimum, the completion of the following units of competency:

CHCAGE001 Facilitate the empowerment of older people
CHCAGE002 Implement falls prevention strategies
CHCAGE005 Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCCCS011 Meet personal support needs
CHCCCS015 Provide individualised support
CHCCCS023 Support independence and wellbeing
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems
HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
HLTAID011 Provide first aid

Additionally international applicants must provide evidence of completing at least the equivalent of Australian Year 10.

Minimum Age to Apply

Be at least 18 years of age.

Language Requirement
IELTS Score (Minimum)	ALG requires an English proficiency level of IELTS 5.5 (or equivalent), with no individual band under 5.0.
English Language Requirements	A prospective student does not need to provide evidence of an English test score with their application if one of the following applies: Prospective student is a citizen and holds a passport from UK, USA, Canada, NZ or Republic of Ireland. Prospective student has completed at least 5 years’ study in English in one or more of the following countries: Australia, UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, or the Republic of Ireland. Completed at least 6 months of a Certificate IV level course in an Australian RTO.

Language Requirement

IELTS Score (Minimum)

ALG requires an English proficiency level of IELTS 5.5 (or equivalent), with no individual band under 5.0.

English Language Requirements

A prospective student does not need to provide evidence of an English test score with their application if one of the following applies:

Prospective student is a citizen and holds a passport from UK, USA, Canada, NZ or Republic of Ireland.
Prospective student has completed at least 5 years’ study in English in one or more of the following countries: Australia, UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, or the Republic of Ireland.
Completed at least 6 months of a Certificate IV level course in an Australian RTO.

Pathway

Aged Care Worker
Aged Care and Welfare Manager
Aged Care and Case Manager

Career Opportunities

The potential employment outcomes for this course are:

Aged Care Team Leader
Home Care Team Leader
Community Care Centre Team Leader

Internship or Work Placements

A 150 hour work placement will be undertaken in your last term of study. In this work placement you will be learning and practicing the skills you will be able to use in your own workplace. In order to successfully complete this component of your study, you will have to have a successful supervisor report, work place visit from a trainer and assessor and also submit a competent work placement log book.