Certificate IV in Ageing Support
Certificate IV in Ageing Support
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…
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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.
Workers may be required to demonstrate leadership and have limited responsibility for the organisation and the quantity and quality of outputs of others within limited parameters.
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
This course aims to develop a range of skills and experience including:
Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
Facilitate the empowerment of older people
Coordinate services for older people
Implement interventions with older people at risk
Provide support to people living with dementia
Facilitate individual service planning and delivery
Meet personal support needs
Support independence and wellbeing
Support relationships with carers and families
Work with diverse people
Manage legal and ethical compliance
Deliver care services using a palliative approach
Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
Recognise healthy body systems
Follow safe work practices for direct client care
Confirm physical health status
Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
Administer and monitor medications
To achieve this qualification at New Era Institute, students must complete a total of 160 hours of work in a nursing home, community services or home care/aged care facilities as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency.
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
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.
REQUIREMENTS
Minimum requirements
Are over the age of 18
A valid IELTS score of 6.0 (with no score below 5.5 in any band), or equivalent(refer to www.homeaffairs.gov.au/trav/stud/more/student-visa-english-language-requirements)
Have completed Year 12 or an equivalent secondary schooling level of a Higher School Certificate or can demonstrate suitable work or life experience
A valid passport
have successfully completed their Year 12 or equivalent in the English Language
Certified copies of Academic Transcripts and Certificates
Physically fit to complete mandatory work placement hours
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
New Era Institute is an educational provider based in Sydney, Australia. The study options it offers are fully accredited within the Australian Qualifications Framework and are delivered in a stimulating and supportive study environment and by a qualified academic team with industry experience. The institute’s learning resources are highly developed and constantly updated.
