CHC43015 – Certificate IV in Ageing Support
- Duration:
10 Months
- Delivery Mode:
Blended (virtual classes) or Workplace Training
- Start Date:
Enroll Anytime
- Recognition:
Nationally Recognised Training
Quality Assurance: As a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) Hammond Institute operates within the Vocational Education and Training Quality Framework (VETQF) & the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) delivering nationally recognised qualifications and units of competency.
Course Overview
Certificate IV in Aging Support reflects the role of support workers who complete specialized 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 individualized service planning and delivery
Job Outcomes
– Care Team Leader in Aged Care
– Senior Community Care Worker
– Assistant Aged Care Coordinator
– Personal Care Worker
– Home Respite Care Worker
The following employment pathways are available to learners who complete this qualification:
- Care Team Leader in Aged Care
- Senior Community Care Worker
- Assistant Aged Care Coordinator
- Assistant Aged Care Team Leader
- Service Coordinator
- Transport Coordinator
- In-home Respite Care
- Personal Care Worker
- Community Support Worker
There are NO previous work or education requirements for entry into this course. Students may enroll directly in the certificate-level course without completing lower-ranked qualifications.
Graduates can expect higher course levels to result in higher potential salaries, positions, and skill capabilities.
Students must satisfy the following age, English, and Academic requirements:
- Age: must be 17 years or over
- Undertake Pre-Training Review
- Undertake LLN and digital numeracy assessment: Learning, reading, writing, oral communication, and numeracy (ACSF Level 3) are desirable to participate in the course.
- Moderate level of computer literacy and has access to a computer/laptop/tablet/smartphone with internet access
Skills First Funding Available
For a full list of fees, please refer to our Statement of Fees.
To qualify for Victorian government-subsidized training fees, the candidate must meet the Skills First eligibility criteria.
To check your eligibility, contact us at 03 8370 3170 or 0435 334 552
Delivery methods:
The range of delivery methods may include, but is not limited to the following:
- Lectures / Instructions
- Pre-reading
- Demonstrations and modeling
- Practice opportunities
- Brainstorming activities
- Group discussions.
- Guided facilitation of individual or group learning activities, group work or project-based case studies.
Delivery Structure:
- The delivery structure is comprised of classroom training sessions, structured learning such as training support, learning activities, self-paced (to allow the learners to absorb and reflect on their learning), workshops, and work placement.
- The unit of competency will be delivered and assessed as a stand-alone unit.
Delivery Locations:
- Blended (Live Virtual Class)
- Dandenong (Level 1, 243 Lonsdale Str.,
- Dandenong 3175 VIC)
Werribee (Suite 20, 2-14 Station Pl., Werribee 3030 VIC)
Note:
Additional locations may be allocated to meet a group of learner cohort’s needs and based on demand (if practicable for the RTO)
The further study pathways available to learners who undertake Certificate IV in Ageing Support include:
- CHC52021 – Diploma of Community Services
- CHC53415 – Diploma of Leisure and Health
- CHC62015 – Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management
Assessment methods may include:
- Knowledge Questions
- Written Assignment & Case Studies
- Workplace Assessment
- Log Book
- Projects / Research Reviews
All assessments will be conducted in accordance with the Training Package requirements, Principles of Assessment, and Rules of Evidence (https://www.asqa.gov.au/standards/chapter-4/clauses-1.8-1.12)
To achieve this qualification the candidate must have completed at least 120 hours of work placement as detailed in the assessment requirements of the units of competency. If a student is unable to find an appropriate work placement, Hammond Institute will assist in finding the work placement.
The Certificate IV in Aging Support is made up of 18 units. This covers 15 core units and 3 elective units.
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 careers 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
Industry Suggested Electives:
- CHCAGE002: Implement falls prevention strategies
- CHCCCS007: Develop and implement service programs
- CHCHCS001: Provide home and community support services
To learn more about what is included in the units above, click here and type in the unit code.
Other elective options are available. Discuss options with the course coordinator.
Credit Transfer and RPL offered: Recognition of prior learning and skills assessment.
Hammond Institute does not use brokers or deliver this course through third party arrangements.
Job Facts
$1,382
Weekly Pay
175,800 workers
Employment Size
Very Strong
Future Growth
Lower skill
Skill Level Rating
36.2% Full-Time
Full-Time Share
77.1% female
Gender Share
Source: Department of Employment. For full details on Aged and Disabled Carers visit Job Outlook