Certificate IV in Ageing Support

Enhance your knowledge and skills required to further your career in Aged Service, either in residential, home or community based environments. Assist the elderly by facilitating individualised plans to support their needs. Gain the experience to provide services to older people with complex needs. Learn to work effectively in an Aged Service setting with culturally diverse clients and co-workers.

This qualification suits students seeking a career in the following job roles:

• Aged Care Activity Worker
• Care Service Team Leader
• Care Supervisor (Aged Care)

Students must successfully complete the following units:

• CHCAGE005 Provide support to people living with dementia
• CHCCCS011 Meet personal support needs
• CHCCCS023 Support independence and well-being
• CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
• HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems
• HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
• CHCPAL001 Deliver care services using a palliative approach
• CHCAGE001 Facilitate the empowerment of older people
• BSBMGT401 Show leadership in the workplace*
• CHCCCS025 Support relationships with carers and families*
• CHCADV001 Facilitate the interests and rights of clients*
• CHCAGE003 Coordinate services for older people*
• CHCAGE004 Implement interventions with older people at risk*
• CHCAGE002 Implement falls prevention strategies*
• CHCCCS006 Facilitate individual service planning and delivery*
• CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance*
• CHCPRP001 Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships*
• BSBITU211 Produce digital text documents*

*Denotes units delivered within CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support