Certificate IV in Ageing Support
Certificate IV in Ageing Support
This 12 month program is designed to give you knowledge and skills in Ageing Support practices. If you are looking to re-enter the work force or want a career change, this qualification will give you the knowledge and practical skills to work within an person-centred support environment. This qualification provides…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
This 12 month program is designed to give you knowledge and skills in Ageing Support practices. If you are looking to re-enter the work force or want a career change, this qualification will give you the knowledge and practical skills to work within an person-centred support environment. This qualification provides a well-rounded balance of skills that will assist you in becoming an invaluable team member to a wide range of ageing and disability support services.
After successful completion of the program, the student may gain employment in aged care services, disability support centre, residential group homes, training resource centres, day respite centres and open employment services, other community settings and clients’ homes.
Upon successful completion of the Certificate IV in Ageing Support students may progress to higher level qualifications within and/or across the community sector. Students may also use the qualification to assist them in gaining entry level employment.
CAREER PATHWAYS
Residential support worker
Home care assistant
Community care worker
Leisure and therapy assistant
Disability support worker
Disability officer – day support
Coordinator of volunteers (services to older people)
Care supervisor (aged care)
Care service team leader
Aged care activity worker
REQUIREMENTS
All applications from international students will be assessed against
the following criteria:
1. Age: Must be over 18. AIAS does not accept students under 18
years of age
2. English language requirements
• Entry to Certificate II- IV: IELTS 5 or equivalent
Entry into any level if the student has undertaken prior study in an educational institution where English was the medium of instruction: OR
• Entry into any level if the student has successfully completed at least 6 months of study in an Australian educational institution
3. Academic requirements
• Entry to Certificate II- IV: Year 10 or equivalent
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Australian Institute of Advanced Studies (AIAS) is a CRICOS institute for education and training in aged care, business studies, screen & media, graphic design, hospitality, information technology, childcare and mechanical engineering. Courses on offer range from certificate III to advanced diploma levels. Highly skilled professional lecturers teach at AIAS through both face to face and online modes in modern lecture facilities. AIAS offers students high quality education at affordable prices.
