Certificate IV in Ageing Support
Certificate IV in Ageing Support
A worker in ageing support works with people from vastly different cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. Mothers, fathers, grandparents and great grandparents who need support from others to live with care or in care facilities. Working in Aged Care A worker in ageing support works with people from vastly different cultural…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
A worker in ageing support works with people from vastly different cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. Mothers, fathers, grandparents and great grandparents who need support from others to live with care or in care facilities.
Working in Aged Care
A worker in ageing support works with people from vastly different cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. Mothers, fathers, grandparents and great grandparents who need support from others to live with care or in care facilities. Ageing Support workers:
support the elderly at home and in regulated care services
plan support activities to enhance socialisation, good mental health and physical condition of residents and clients
setting up indoor and outdoor activities and entertainment
supporting residents and clients exercise their mental agility
preparing and managing medication intake
Career Opportunities
A nationally recognised qualification in Ageing Support is about gaining the skills and knowledge to work in aged care environments supporting older people in services or in their own homes. You could become…
Residential Care Worker
Residential Care Officer
Care supervisor
Day Activity Worker
Personal Care Worker
Care Team Leader
Aged Care Supervisor
Community Program Coordinator
Delivery and Assessment
Classroom Training
Training is delivered face-to-face by qualified trainers and students are required to attend each scheduled class. The trainer will moderate the learning pace, method and sequence appropriate to student learning needs. Learning methods will vary and can include case studies, project based learning, multimedia presentations and instruction, group discussion; and on-line discussions and participation using social media groups.
Assessment
Assessment tasks and strategies cover a wide range of methods and may include the creation of specific written documents, projects or reports, formal questions (multiple choice, short and long answer), practical demonstrations, small or large group tasks, oral presentations, problem-solving tasks, and case studies. (Broadly classroom assessments have two or three assessment tasks for each unit of competency). Students are provided with task assessment instructions including the task due date.
Delivery Mode: This qualification is delivered through a blend of formal face to face classes at MCIE campus and online self-paced learning. (15 hours classroom delivery & approximately 5 hours online learning per week)
Assessment: Methods for assessment include written Q&A, observations, research assignments or projects
Core Units:
HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems
CHCCCS023 Support independence and wellbeing Mandatory 120 hours of work-placement
CHCAGE001 Facilitate the empowerment of older people
CHCCCS011 Meet personal support needs
CHCCCS025 Support relationships with carers and families
CHCCCS006 Facilitate individual service planning and delivery
CHCADV001 Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
CHCAGE004 Implement interventions with older people at risk
CHCAGE003 Coordinate services for older people
CHCAGE005 Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCPAL001 Deliver care services using a palliative approach
CHCPRP001 Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
REQUIREMENTS
An English Language proficiency level of one of the below:
IELTS band score of 6 or equivalent internationally recognised exam result in line with DHA regulations or
Satisfactorily completing ELICOS at Upper Intermediate level from a NEAS endorsed English Training Centre or
Completion of secondary studies equivalent or higher to an Australian Year 12 qualification from an English-speaking country or
Completion of MCIE English Placement Test with an overall score of 6 or above
Other tests like PTE, TOEFL and OET are also considered equivalent for direct entry into MCIE VET courses
Other entry requirements include:
Academic: Completion of senior high school or equivalent to the Australian Year 12 of education
Regulatory: A current and valid passport. A valid study visa that covers the duration of study for the course
Age at Commencement: MCIE will not accept overseas students who would be under 18 years of age at the time of proposed commencement
Special Consideration: Students who have completed one year of study in Australia (Cert III, AQF Qualification or above) are exempt from submitting Year 12 qual or equivalent + IELTS results
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The Melbourne City Institute of Education (MCIE) is a Melbourne based Registered Training Organisation-that meets quality standards set by the Australian Government under the VET Quality Framework as monitored by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA). MCIE offers students study options in the subject areas of hospitality, early childhood education and aged care. All courses offered at MCIE are developed in consultation with relevant business and industry leaders; and are taught by training staff with strong industry experience.
