CHC43015 – Certificate IV in Ageing Support

Introduction

Are you dedicated to delivering exceptional care to the elderly? The Certificate IV in Ageing Support offers a comprehensive qualification tailored for you. This program equips students with extensive knowledge in elderly care, specialized training in areas such as dementia care, palliative care, and medication assistance. It is ideal for current professionals seeking to advance from a Certificate III level, as well as individuals aspiring to begin a career in the Aged Care sector.  

With a Certificate IV in Ageing Support, you can pursue various roles, including residential care or community support worker, or take on supervisory positions within a care team, such as care team leader or community support coordinator.  

Embrace the opportunity to grow professionally while contributing to a compassionate and essential service in our community. If you aim to enhance your expertise and skills in the Aged Care field, this course is an excellent choice. 

Course Description

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. 

No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication. 

 

CRICOS Course Code 

116972F 

Course Duration

1 Year / 52 Weeks 

40 weeks of study 

12 weeks of holidays 

Course Delivery

This program is delivered in the classroom delivery face to face mode which include the following.   

  • Face to face (classroom) delivery
  • Classroom activity 
  • Self-study 
  • Work placement task
Assessment

Assessment methods

  • Knowledge Task (KT)
  • Skills Test (ST)  
  • Simulated Activity / Project Task (PT) 
  • Presentation / Role-plays
  • Workplace Observation

 

Entry Requirement

There are no pre-requisites or any other training package entry requirements for this course. However, it is strongly advised that individuals complete lower-level qualifications and/or acquire industry experience prior to enrolling in the course. 

AICE has in place admission criteria for courses in its scope as required by its ‘Application and Enrolment Procedure for VET Courses’ to ensure that international students meet industry requirements.  

 

International students must; 

  • Be at least 18 years of age and have completed Year 12 studies or equivalent;
  • Have IELTS* score of 6.0 (test results must be no more than 2 years old) with no lower than 5.5 band in each component. English competence can also be demonstrated through documented evidence of the following: 
  • Educated for 5 years in an English-speaking country; or
  • Completed at least 6 months of a Certificate III Level course in an Australian education provider.
  • Students are expected to have an Australian Core Skill Framework (ACSF) score at level 3. An online LLN Test will be conducted using LLN Robot prior to the course commencement (Link will be provided during the orientation session). 
  • It is also essential for the student to possess basic computer skills. 

 

* Note that other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL can be accepted. Students are required to provide their results so that it can be confirmed they are equivalent to IELTS 6.0. 

Additional Requirements For Work Placement
  • A satisfactory National Police Clearance / Australian Federal Police Clearance Certificate (AFP) / NCC will be required for all practical placements.
  • Working with children Check
  • Current Vaccination/Immunization Certificate and Proof of Immunity
  • NDIS Clearance Check
Qualification Requirements

Students must complete a total of 18 units including 15 core units and 3 elective units listed below.  

 

Core Units

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

 

Elective units

HLTHPS006 Assist clients with medication 

CHCDIS007 Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability 

HLTAID011 Provide First Aid 

 

Students enrolled in this course must complete a mandatory work placement of 120 hours to satisfy the assessment requirements. Note: AICE staff will be able to arrange the work placement with our preferred work placement facilities.  

For more information, please visit https://training.gov.au/training/details/CHC43015  

Pathways to Further Study

Pathways from this qualification: Candidates may progress to higher level qualifications within agedcare and/or across the community industry sector such as 

  • CHC52021 Diploma of Community Services 
  • HLT54115 Diploma of Nursing  
  • HLT57715 Diploma of Practice management 
Employment Outcome

After successful completion of the program, the candidates may gain employment in aged care service center, disability support center, residential group homes, training resource centers, day respite centers and open employment services, other community settings and clients’ homes.  

Occupational titles may include:  

  • Community Program Coordinator
  • Care Team Leader
  • Care supervisor
  • Residential Care Worker
  • Support Worker (Community Services)
  • Accommodation Support Worker
  • Personal care worker
  • Personal care giver
  • Assistant Hostel Supervisor
  • Personal care assistant
  • Residential care officer
  • Day Activity Worker
Course Fees

Total Course fees – AU$10,840.00 

Tuition Fees AU$9,990.00 

Enrolment and CoE Fees AU$550.00 

Textbook / Material Fee AU$300.00 

Campus Location

Australian Institute of Career Education (AICE)  

CRICOS Provider Code 04298M 

Perth: ‘Mezzanine Level’ 109 St Georges Terrace | Perth | WA 6000 

Course Start Dates

Please contact office staff on 08 6373 2425 or email at info@aice.edu.au to find out about intake dates.  

Enrolment

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Course Duration : 1 Year / 52 Weeks
AQF Level : 4
Course Delivery : Face to face Delivery Mode
Campus : 'Mezzanine Level’ 109 St Georges Terrace | Perth | WA 6000

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