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Certificate IV in Ageing Support

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The Certificate IV in Aging Support provides participants with the skills and knowledge become a support workers who complete specialised tasks and functions in aged services; either in residential, home or community based environments.

Key details

Degree Type
Certificate
Duration
26 weeks full-time
Course Code
CHC43015, 098123A
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
International Fees
$6,650 per year / $6,650 total

About this course

The Certificate IV in Aging Support provides participants with the skills and knowledge become a 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 so may be required to demonstrate leadership and maintain quality service delivery through the development, facilitation and review of individualised service planning and delivery.

To achieve this qualification, the candidate must also completed at least 120 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency.

Entry requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification, however it is recommended that students have a minimum school level of Year 10.

For International student entry requirements, please refer to the 'International Students' tab.

Study locations

Belmont

Bunbury

Career pathways

Occupational titles may include:

  • Aged Care Activity Worker

  • Care Service Team Leader

  • Care Supervior

  • Personal Care Giver

  • Respite Care Worker

Course structure

Total number of units of competency = 18

Core - 15 units
  • CHCADV001 Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
  • CHCAGE011 Facilitate the empowerment of older people
  • CHCAGE003 Coordinate services for older people
  • CHCAGE004 Implement intervention with older people at risk
  • CHCAGE011 Participate support to people living with dementia
  • CHCCCS006 Facilitate individual service planning and delivery
  • CHCCCS031 Meet personal support needs
  • CHCCCS040 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 care
  • CHCCCS023 Support independence and wellbeing
  • CHCAGE005 Provide support to people living with dementia

Electives - 3 units*
  • HLTAID011 Provide first aid
  • CHCCS006 Maintain work health and safety
  • CHCCCS011 Conduct manual tasks safely
  • CHCDIS007 Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability
  • HLTAAP002 Confirm physical health status

* Electives are subject to change due to industry requirements or delivery type.

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