Certificate IV in Ageing Support

Program Overview

The Certificate IV in Ageing Support program at Imagine Education equips individuals with the knowledge and skills to provide person-centered care to older adults in residential and community settings. Through a combination of theoretical and practical components, students gain an understanding of ageing support principles, legal and ethical responsibilities, and practical skills. Supervised work placements provide real-world experience, preparing graduates for a rewarding career in the aged care sector.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Overview:

The Certificate IV in Ageing Support program at Imagine Education prepares individuals for a rewarding career in the field of aged care. Students will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to provide support and care to older adults in residential facilities and community settings.

Objectives:

• Develop an understanding of the principles and practices of ageing support
• Acquire the skills to provide person-centered care to older adults
• Learn about the legal and ethical responsibilities of working in aged care
• Gain practical experience through supervised work placements

Program Description:

The program consists of a combination of theoretical and practical components. Students will attend classroom sessions to learn about the fundamentals of ageing support, including:

• The physical, cognitive, and emotional changes associated with aging
• The principles of person-centered care
• The legal and ethical responsibilities of aged care workers
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Care planning and service delivery
In addition to classroom learning, students will complete a minimum of 120 hours of supervised work placement in a high-quality aged care facility. This practical experience will provide students with the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills in a real-world setting.

Outline:

Content:

• Principles of Ageing Support
• Person-Centered Care
• Legal and Ethical Responsibilities
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills
• Care Planning and Service Delivery
• First Aid and Emergency Response
• Infection Control
• Nutrition and Hydration
• Dementia Care
• End-of-Life Care

Structure:

• The program consists of 12 units of competency, delivered over a period of 39 weeks.
• Students will attend classroom sessions one day per week and complete distance education and practical placement hours as required.

Course Schedule:

• Ashmore Campus:
• Tutorial Day: Monday or Tuesday, 8:30am - 4:30pm
• Research Day: Wednesday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm
• Distance Education: 5 hours per week
• Vocational Placement: 3 weeks, 6am - 2:30pm
• Brisbane Campus:
• Tutorial Day: Monday, 8:30am - 4:30pm
• Research Day: Day to be determined by trainer, 8:30am - 4:30pm
• Distance Education: 5 hours per week
• Vocational Placement: 3 weeks, 6am - 2:30pm

Individual Modules with Descriptions:

• CHCADV001 Facilitate the Interests and Rights of Clients: This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to assist clients in identifying their rights, expressing their needs and concerns, and realizing their interests, rights, and needs.
• CHCAGE001 Facilitate the Empowerment of Older People: This unit focuses on the skills and knowledge needed to respond to the goals and aspirations of older people and provide support services that promote health outcomes and quality of life.
• CHCAGE003 Coordinate Services for Older People: This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to provide services to older people, including following and contributing to an established individual plan.
• CHCAGE004 Implement Interventions with Older People at Risk: This unit focuses on the skills and knowledge needed to work in partnership with older people and their carers to implement interventions that reduce risk.
• CHCAGE005 Provide Support to People Living with Dementia: This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to provide person-centered care and support to people living with dementia.
• CHCCCS006 Facilitate Individual Service Planning and Delivery: This unit focuses on the skills and knowledge needed to contribute to the development, implementation, and review of individualized support plans.
• CHCCCS011 Meet Personal Support Needs: This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to determine and respond to an individual's physical personal support needs and support activities of daily living.
• CHCCCS023 Support Independence and Well-being: This unit focuses on the skills and knowledge needed to provide individualized services that support independence, as well as physical and emotional well-being.
• HLTINF006 Apply Basic Principles and Practices of Infection Prevention and Control: This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to apply basic infection prevention and control principles in work settings.
• CHCDIV001 Work with Diverse People: This unit focuses on the skills and knowledge required to work respectfully with people from diverse social and cultural groups and situations.
• CHCLEG003 Manage Legal and Ethical Compliance: This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to research information about compliance and ethical practice responsibilities and develop and monitor policies and procedures to meet those responsibilities.
• CHCPAL001 Deliver Care Services Using a Palliative Approach: This unit focuses on the skills and knowledge required to care for people with life-threatening or life-limiting illness within a palliative approach.
• CHCPRP001 Develop and Maintain Networks and Collaborative Partnerships: This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to identify networking and collaboration needs and develop formal and informal partnerships to enhance service delivery and improve professional practice.
• HLTAAP001 Recognize Healthy Body Systems: This unit focuses on the skills and knowledge required to work with basic information about the human body and recognize and promote ways to maintain healthy functioning.
• HLTWHS002 Follow Safe Work Practices for Direct Client Care: This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to participate in safe work practices to ensure the health and safety of workers and clients in direct client care environments.
• CHCDIS007 Facilitate the Empowerment of People with Disability: This unit focuses on the skills and knowledge required to facilitate the empowerment of people with disability to deliver rights-based services using a person-centered approach.
• CHCCCS001 Address the Needs of People with Chronic Disease: This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to determine and address specific issues faced by people with chronic disease.
• HLTAID011 Provide First Aid: This unit focuses on the skills and knowledge required to provide a first aid response to a casualty in line with first aid guidelines.

Assessment:

Students will be assessed through a combination of methods, including:

• Written assignments
• Practical demonstrations
• Oral presentations
• Case studies
• Work placement assessments

Teaching:

Teaching Methods:

• Lectures
• Discussions
• Group work
• Role-playing
• Simulations
• Practical demonstrations

Faculty:

The program is taught by experienced and qualified educators with expertise in the field of aged care.

Unique Approaches:

• The program emphasizes a person-centered approach to care.
• Students have the opportunity to gain practical experience through supervised work placements.
• The program is designed to meet the needs of the aged care industry.

Careers:

Potential Career Paths:

• Accommodation support worker
• Hostel supervisor
• Personal care worker
• Care supervisor
• Social programs coordinator
• Care team leader
• Residential care worker
• Day activity worker
• Support worker

Opportunities and Outcomes:

• Graduates of the program will be prepared for a variety of roles in the aged care sector.
• The program provides a pathway to further education and training in aged care.
• Graduates will be able to make a positive difference in the lives of older adults.