Program Overview

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CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support

Course Description

The Certificate IV in Ageing Support 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.

Course Duration

52 weeks

Campus Location

Windsor (Regional NSW)

Nationally Recognised Training

Study Mode

Classroom + Work Placement

Qualification Description

The Certificate IV in Ageing Support 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.

Career Opportunities

Successful completion of the CHC43015 – Certificate IV in Ageing Support can lead to a range of potential career opportunities including:

• Aged or Disabled Carer
• Community Program Coordinator
• Residential Care Worker
• Support Worker (Community Services)
• Care supervisor
• Accommodation Support Worker
• Personal care worker
• Personal caregiver
• Assistant Hostel Supervisor
• Personal care assistant
• Residential care officer
• Day Activity Worker
• Care Team Leader

Entry Requirements

There are no prerequisites for this qualification.

Visa Requirements

Meet the requirements for the Student Visa (Sub-class 500)

Packaging Rules

Total number of units = 18

• 15 core units
• 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 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

• HLTAID011: Provide First Aid
• CHCDIS007: Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability
• CHCCOM003: Develop workplace communication strategies

Course Duration and Location

52 weeks comprising of 40 scheduled tuition weeks (including 8 weeks (160 hours) of work placement) and 12 weeks of holidays.

This course is delivered at Windsor Campus (regional NSW). Our facilities include classrooms with data projectors and whiteboards, a simulated work placement activities, private study space and free Wi-fi service.

Delivery Method and Placement Arrangements

A blended learning environment (face to face classroom and simulation activities) of 20 hours per week plus 160 hours of work placement. Students are required to look for their workplace facilities to complete their practical component.

Classroom Training

The course will be delivered in the classroom for theory-based learning giving students the opportunity to share ideas, discuss and explore core concepts and the practice skills before applying them in their work placement.

Work Placement

Students will complete 160 hours of work placement in total.

Work placement is designed to:

• Gain invaluable experience in a real work environment
• Complete and receive feedback on practical work
• Develop an understanding of workplace expectations and practices
• Observe experienced staff completing tasks
• Develop an understanding of workplace policies and procedures
• Form networks that may assist with future job opportunities

Credit Transfer

Students can apply for credit transfer where there is an exact match of the units of competency within the course achieved through an accredited VET qualification in an approved registered training organisation (RTO).

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Students can apply for recognition of their existing skills and knowledge that are relevant to the units of competency within the course. These skills and knowledge may have been obtained through workplace training or experience and may reduce the number of units required to be completed during the course.

Exit Point

Students who did not complete this course may receive an academic record (statement of attainment SOA).

Education and Career Pathways

Education Pathway

Students who complete this course may wish to continue their education into courses such as Diploma of Community Services or any other higher courses.

Career Pathway

Possible career paths include:

• Aged or Disabled Carer
• Community Program Coordinator
• Residential Care Worker
• Support Worker (Community Services)
• Care supervisor
• Accommodation Support Worker
• Personal care worker
• Personal caregiver
• Assistant Hostel Supervisor
• Personal care assistant
• Residential care officer
• Day Activity Worker
• Care Team Leader

Fees and Charges

For more information about the tuition fees and other charges, please click on Fees and Charges.

Enrollment Process

Complete the enrolment form.

The enrolment form must be fully completed and formally submitted via email to the Admissions Department for processing.