Certificate IV in Ageing Support
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. 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…
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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. 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.
Pathways from the qualification
Education pathways exist depending on the college/university, courses include:
• Diploma of Nursing
• Diploma of Community Services
• Bachelor of Nursing.
Job Roles
Job roles and titles may vary across the community services sector including:
• Aged care activity worker
• Care service team leader
• Care supervisor
• Disability officer
• Disability support worker
• Accommodation support worker
Course Structure
This qualification is made up of 18 units of competency ?15 core units, 3 elective units and 11 cluster
Cluster & Units
AGEC 01Support independence and well being
CHCCCS023 Support independence and well-being
HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems
AGEC 02 Aged Care Law and Ethics 2
CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance
AGEC 03 Work in health and community services
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services
AGEC 04 Support and empowerment of older people
CHCCCS011 Meet personal support needs
CHCAGE001 Facilitate the empowerment of older people
CHCAGE005 Provide support to people living with dementia
AGEC 05 Palliative care services
CHCPAL001 Deliver care services using a palliative approach
AGEC 06 Infection Control
HLTINF001 – Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
AGEC 07 First Aid
HLTAID003 Provide First Aid
AGEC 08 Work Health and Safety
HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
AGEC 09 Plan and Deliver services to clients
CHCADV001 Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
CHCAGE003 Coordinate services for older people
CHCCCS006 Facilitate individual service planning and delivery
CHCAGE004 Implement interventions with older people at risk
AGEC 10 Collaborative Partnerships
CHCPRP001 Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
AGEC 11 Support relationships with carers and families
CHCCCS025 Support relationships with carers and families
REQUIREMENTS
There are no entry requirements for this qualification however it is recommended that individuals should:
- be 18 years or older;
- have completed Year 11 or its equivalent with suitable English language skills.
- International Students are also required to have an English ability at the IELTS 5.5 or equivalent.
- A working with children check and National Police check is required for work placement and for gaining employment. This should be done during orientation so that approval is provided prior to the first industry placement
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Times Academy is an ELICOS (English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students) College in Sydney, Australia, and a privately owned Registered Training Organisation. Times Academy has a beautiful new campus with excellent facilities. The Times Academy offers purpose-designed courses such as English for High School Preparation, for ages 12-18, and English for Primary School Preparation, for ages 7-12, to prepare students for success in the Australian School system. Times’ IELTS preparation course is designed to provide those who are intending to take the IELTS examination with a demanding course of study. The Times Academy’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP) course prepares international students for tertiary studies in Australian institutions. Times Academy hosts various social events, such as student orientation, beach days, excursions and workshops to encourage a friendly learning environment for its students.
