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CHC43015: Certificate IV in Ageing Support

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Sydney and Melbourne

National Code

CHC43015

CRICOS Code

105941D

Scholarships

Yes

Start Dates & Intakes

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Course Fees

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Study Options

Full time on campus, with 6 weeks of work placement.

Duration

6 Terms

International Applicants

Yes

Course Overview

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.

Employment pathways

Employment outcomes resulting from the completion of this courser may include the following roles:

  • Community care worker
  • Residential care worker
  • Care Supervisor
  • Care team leader

Assessments

Case Studies

Scenarios – Problem Solving, Practical Activities, Oral Presentation, Multiple Choice Quiz, Written Portfolio, Projects, Reports, Practical Observations

Course Units
  • CHCCCS011 Meet personal support needs
  • HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
  • HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems
  • HLTHPS006 Assist clients with medication
  • CHCAGE005 Provide support to people living with dementia
  • CHCCCS023 Support independence and well being
  • CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
  • CHCAGE001 Facilitate the empowerment of older people
  • CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance
  • CHCAGE004 Implement interventions with older people at risk
  • CHCPAL001 Deliver care services using a palliative approach
  • CHCCCS021 Respond to suspected abuse
  • CHCCCS006 Facilitate individual service planning and delivery
  • CHCADV001 Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
  • CHCPRP001 Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
  • CHCAGE003 Coordinate services for older people
    CHCCCS025 Support relationships with carers and families
  • CHCCCS001 Address the needs of people with chronic disease

Course Specifics

International Study requirements

Full-time (20 hours per week) using blended mode (face-to-face and supervised study sessions) and 120 hours of work placement. Note: Excludes Self Study for assessment tasks.

Academic requirement

Entry to this course requires:

  • Successful completion of Australian year 11 or equivalent; OR
  • Successful completion of an AQF recognised Certificate III or any other relevant qualification; OR
  • Relevant work experience in a related field.

LLN requirement

As a benchmark, to undertake this qualification, all students will need to display competence at or above the below levels in the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF):

  • Learning: L3
  • Reading: R2/3
  • Writing: W2/3
  • Oral Communication: OC3/4
  • Numeracy: N2/3
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*Note – this has been identified based on the Community services and health industry skills council Foundation Skills Guide for core units within this qualification.
This can be confirmed by requiring the student to complete the Commonwealth Approved ACSF Test.

English requirement

Applicants from non-English speaking backgrounds only.

  • IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with no band less than 5.5 or equivalent (Learn more about English Requirements)

Police check

Students must complete a police check and be approved prior to any work experience taking place

Further Learning

CHC43115 Certificate IV in Disability

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