Certificate IV in Ageing Support
Provider:
Course Code:
CHC43015
CRICOS Code:
0100114
Qualification Level:
Certificate
Course Area:
Health and Medicine
Duration:
38-Week
Study Mode:
Full Time
Course Fees:
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Delivery Mode:
On Campus
Target:
International
Intake:
February, April, July, October
Course Overview
Bedford College offers the nationally recognised training required for a rewarding career in Aged Care and the Individual Support of the elderly in both residential and care settings. Bedford is honoured to be involved in the formation of students for such an important profession and calling.
Course Structure
This qualification has 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
- CHCCCS036 Support relationships with carer and family
- CHCCCS043 Support positive mealtime experiences
- CHCCCS001 Address the needs of people with chronic disease
Entry Requirement
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Academic Entry Requirements | A minimum of an Australian High School Certificate or have graduated from high school in your country. |
| Minimum Age to Apply | Students must be at least 18 years if age at the time on enrollment. |
| Language Requirement | |
|---|---|
| IELTS Score (Minimum) | Bedford College requires a current minimum IELTS test score of 5.5 or equivalent. |
Pathway
- Cert III in Individual Support + Cert IV in Ageing Support + Dip of Community Services
Career Opportunities
Possible career opportunities include full-time employment in roles such as:
- Aged Care Assistant
- Aged Care Recreation Officer
- Nursing Assistant
- Respite & Rehabilitation Care Assistant
- Residential Carer
Internship or Work Placements
Certificate IV students have a minimum of 160 mandatory practicum placement hours.
Please Note: A Police Check is a prerequisite for undertaking practicum placement.