Certificate IV in Ageing Support
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.
Industry placement included
120 hours of mandatory work placement is required to complete this qualification.
Where this qualification can take you
- Aged Care Activity Worker
- Personal Care Support Worker
- Residential Care Worker
- Care Service Team Leader
Units of competency
This qualification comprises 15 core units and 3 elective 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
- HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
- HLTHPS006 Assist clients with medication
- HLTWHS004 Manage work health and safety
How you'll be assessed
- Practical demonstration
- Written knowledge tasks
- Workplace / simulation evidence
Pathway options
After completing this qualification, you may progress through the following pathway:
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.
Additional information
For full terms, conditions and student life information, please refer to our Student Handbook.
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
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 Management Institute Pty Ltd recognises AQF qualifications and Statements of Attainment issued by Registered Training Organisations.
Tuition & fees
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