CHC43015
Certificate IV in Ageing Support
Are you seeking to expand your skills and knowledge with specialised tasks and functions to better support your elderly clients?
Overview
CHC43415 Certificate IV in Ageing Support provides you with the skills and knowledge in a variety of settings to build a foundation for supervising other support workers.
This course is ideally suited for those who have already completed the CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support qualification, or had some exposure to the aged care sector, or be currently employed and working in an aged residential / community setting, and wishing to advance in your career.
Career Outcomes
Upon completion of this nationally recognised certificate, you will have learned the knowledge and skills for the following possible career outcomes:
- Aged Care Team Leader
- Senior Community Care Worker
- Assistant Aged Care Coordinator
- Personal Care Worker
- Family Support Worker
Training Location
Classroom sessions are held at Unit 8 / 40 Meares Ave, Kwinana, Western Australia. Close to bus and train public transport.
Course Delivery
The Certificate IV course is self-paced and you can enrol at anytime of the year.
The course duration can take between 6 to 18 months, depending on individual commitment and experience in the field.
Delivery can be via a flexible combination of:
- Classroom sessions
- Simulation in class scenarios
- Home study
- Workplace experience (120 hours), for which we find your placement.
You may apply for Recognised Prior Learning (RPL), if you have achieved any level of skills and knowledge equivalent to the learning outcomes (resume, letter from employer etc). Credit Transfers are available if you have successfully completed any of the current unit/s.
Core Units include:
- 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 well being
- 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 work
Enrolment requirements
To enrol in this course you must:
- Be an Australian Residence or Citizen, or have an appropriate visa to study this accredited certificate.
- Be reasonably fit and physically capable of performing the role.
- Meet the foundation skills (literacy and numeracy levels) necessary to perform in the role.
- Preferable to have some experience in leisure and health services.
- National Police Clearance certificate.
- Be able to sign a Statutory Declaration about criminal history at enrolment.
- USI Number (Unique Student Identifier). If you don’t have one, you can apply online www.usi.gov.au.
Your Enrolment Appointment
Please bring the following to your enrolment appointment:
- Phone and book your enrolment appointment with a member of our training staff on (08) 9439 1673.
- Provide Photo ID (Driver’s License or Passport)
- Provide Proof of Residency / Citizenship (Birth Certificate / Passport).
- Deposit of $600 deposit to secure enrolment.
Placement Requirements
To get placement for this course you must:
- Hold a current National Police Clearance (apply online).
- Proof of minimum 3 Covid vaccinations.
- Proof of Influenza vaccination (current year).
- Statutory Declaration about criminal history, signed at enrolment appointment.
Elective Units:
- HLTAID003 – Provide first aid
- HLTAAP002 – Confirm physical health status
- CHCPRP003 – Reflect on and improve own professional practice
Course Fees
The total cost for this course is $3600.
A deposit of $600 is paid on enrolment. The remainder of the fees are to be paid in installments over the first 6 months of your course.