Certificate IV in Ageing Support
Provider:
Course Code:
CHC43015
CRICOS Code:
111661F
Qualification Level:
Certificate
Course Area:
Health and Medicine
Duration:
52-Week
Study Mode:
Full Time
Location:
Parramatta, Australia
Course Fees:
AUD 8,000 - 12,000 Per Course
Delivery Mode:
On Campus
Target:
International
Intake:
April, July
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.
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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 qualification consists of the following 18 units of competency; 15 core units and 3 elective units:
Core Units:
- CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance
- CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
- CHCAGE001 Facilitate the empowerment of older people
- CHCAGE005 Provide support to people living with dementia
- HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems
- CHCAGE004 Implement interventions with older people at risk
- CHCADV001 Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
- CHCPAL001 Deliver care services using a palliative approach
- CHCAGE003 Coordinate services for older people
- CHCCCS023 Support independence and well being
- CHCCCS025 Support relationships with carers and families
- CHCPRP001 Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
- CHCCCS006 Facilitate individual service planning and delivery
- CHCCCS011 Meet personal support needs
- HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
Elective Units:
- HLTINF001 Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedure
- HLTHPS006 Assist client with medication
- HLTWHS004 Manage work health and safety
Entry Requirement
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Academic Entry Requirements | International students must provide evidence of successful completion of year 12 or equivalent qualification. |
| Minimum Age to Apply | International students must be 18 years of age or above. |
| Language Requirement | |
|---|---|
| IELTS Score (Minimum) | International students must provide evidence of English language proficiency with a valid IELTS score of 5.5 or equivalent. |
Career Opportunities
Graduates may find employment in broad range of industry as:
- Aged Care Activity Worker
- Care Service Team Leader
- Personal Care Support Worker
- Community Program Coordinator
- Residential Care Worker
- Support Worker (Community Services)
- Care Supervisor, Accommodation Support Worker
- Personal Care Giver
- Personal Care Assistant
- Residential Care Officer
Internship or Work Placements
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 120 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency.