Certificate IV in Ageing Support
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.
You can apply for the recognition of existing qualifications or skills, knowledge and experience (Credit and/or Recognition of Prior Learning). The granting of Credit or RPL may affect course fees as well as the duration of the course. Please refer to our ‘International Student Handbook’ for more details.
Course Structure
Students must complete the following units of competency:
Core:
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
Electives:
CHCDIS007 Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability
CHCCCS007 Develop and implement service programs
CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services
Entry Requirement
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age to Apply | 18 years of age or above at the time of enrolment |
| Academic Entry Requirements | Must have completed year 12 or equivalent. |
| Language Requirement | |
|---|---|
| IELTS Score (Minimum) | IELTS overall band score 5.5 or more, or equivalent accredited English language test. |
Career Opportunities
CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support is a course suitable for international students who are seeking to pursue a career in the community services sector. This qualification enables the student to seek employment in various job roles such as Aged Care Activity Worker, Care Service Team Leader, Care Supervisor, Accommodation Support Worker, Personal Care Worker, Personal Care Giver, Coordinator of Volunteers, Disability Officer – Day Support, Leisure and Therapy Assistant and other relevant designations.
Students who complete this course may wish to continue their higher education in a range of areas, including the Community Services sector in the Diploma level qualifications.