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Certificate IV in Ageing Support

Deliver person-centred care for older Australians in residential, home and community settings.

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Level

Certificate IV

Duration

52 weeks

Fees

Code

CHC43015

CRICOS

116989H

Total Units

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.

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.

Entry requirements

Minimum age: 18 years at the time of enrolment
English language proficiency: IELTS 6.0 (5.5 in each module) or equivalent test accepted by the Department of Home Affairs. View accepted tests →
Year 12 qualification or equivalent academic background

Career outcomes

Aged Care Activity Worker
Personal Care Support Worker
Residential Care Worker
Care Service Team Leader

Work placement

This qualification requires 120 hours of supervised work placement in a relevant community or health services setting. Placements are arranged with industry partners and must be completed to be awarded the qualification.

Course structure

18 units in total · 15 core · 3 electives

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 wellbeing
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

HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
HLTHPS006 Assist clients with medication
HLTWHS004 Manage work health and safety

Education pathways

Diploma of Mental Health
Diploma of Community Services
candidates may undertake a relevant bachelor degree (or Post-graduate certificate in business with a university or higher education provider).

Exit point & award

Students that successfully complete all 18 units of competency as stated in the Course Structure and mandatory 120hrs work placement, will be issued with CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support. This qualification is recognised nationally under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). Students that complete some but not all of the units of competency as stated in the Course Structure may be issued with a Statement of Attainment. It will identify only those units of competence that have been completed as part of the qualification and recognised nationally under the AQF. It will identify only those units of competence that have been completed as part of the qualification and recognised nationally under the AQF.

RPL & Credit Transfer

Fast track your qualification by gaining credit for your existing skills and prior learning. If you have relevant experience or completed units / qualifications, indicate RPL / Credit Transfer in your application.

Australian Health and Horticulture Institute Pty Ltd recognises AQF qualifications and Statements of Attainment issued by Registered Training Organisations.

Additional information

For full terms, conditions and student life information, please refer to our Student Handbook.

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