Certificate IV in Ageing Support
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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. 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…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
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. 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 description.
AREAS OF STUDY
Healthcare Management
WORK PLACEMENT
All students undertaking this qualification are required to undertake work placement as part of this qualification. Work placement provides the student the opportunity to put into practice the skills learning in the classroom. Prior to undertaking work placement all student must undertake a Working with Children’s Check and must have this in place at the commencement of work placement.
Students may also be required to undertake a National Police check depending upon the organisation’s individual requirements where they are undertaking the work placement. Additional information on work placement and work placement requirements are outlined at student orientation.
WORK PLACEMENT REQUIREMENT
Immunization Form, National Police Check (less then 12 months old), Working with Children
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Possible career opportunities relevant to this qualification include:
Personal Care Assistant
Aged Care Worker
Residential Care Worker
Accommodation Support Worker
Assisting in Nursing
In-home Respite Worker
PATHWAYS FOR FURTHER EDUCATION
This qualification provides a pathway for students to continue their studies and enhance their skills through CHC52015 Diploma of Community Services
REQUIREMENTS
18 years of age or older
Satisfactorily completed Year 12 or equivalent
Be able to read and comprehend course requirements
Have an intermediate understanding of computers and the internet to assist with
conducting research and complete assessments
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Australian Health and Science Institute is an educational provider based in New South Wales, Australia. It houses modern training facilities, experienced staff, and offers study options including the Certificate III in Individual Support, Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, Certificate IV in Ageing Support, Diploma of Counselling, Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care, and Diploma of Mental Health.
Australian Health and Science Institute is an educational provider based in New South Wales, Australia. It houses modern training facilities, experienced staff, and offers study options including the Certificate III in Individual Support, Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, Certificate IV in Ageing Support, Diploma of Counselling, Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care, and Diploma of Mental Health.