Certificate IV in Ageing Support
Certificate IV in Ageing Support
This qualification reflects the role of support workers who complete specialized tasks and functions in aged-care services in residential, home or community-based environments. Workers will take responsibility for their own outputs within defined organization guidelines and maintain quality through the development, facilitation and review of individualized service planning and service…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
This qualification reflects the role of support workers who complete specialized tasks and functions in aged-care services in residential, home or community-based environments. Workers will take responsibility for their own outputs within defined organization guidelines and maintain quality through the development, facilitation and review of individualized service planning and service delivery.
Workers may be required to demonstrate leadership and have limited responsibility for the organization and the quantity and quality of outputs of others within limited parameters.
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 120 hours of practical work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency.
Course Structure
The following units of competency are covered in this course:
CHCADV001 Facilitate the interests and rights of clients Core
CHCAGE001 Facilitate the empowerment of older people Core
CHCAGE003 Coordinate services for older people Core
CHCAGE004 Implement interventions with older people at risk Core
CHCAGE005 Provide support to people living with dementia Core
CHCCCS006 Facilitate individual service planning and delivery Core
CHCCCS011 Meet personal support needs Core
CHCCCS023 Support independence and wellbeing Core
CHCCCS025 Support relationships with carers and families Core
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people Core
CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance Core
CHCPAL001 Deliver care services using a palliative approach Core
CHCPRP001 Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships Core
HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems Core
HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care Core
CHCAGE002 Implement falls prevention strategies Elec
CHCCCS017 Provide loss and grief support Elec
CHCCCS015 Provide individualised support Elec
Work placement
Students are required to complete a minimum of 120 hours of work placement in an aged care, home and community services workplace for the unit CHCCCS023 Support independence and wellbeing. This will enable the students to acquire the skills and knowledge they require to work in the aged care, home and community services workplace.
Note: There could be additional documentation requirements from the workplace e.g., National police clearance, immunisation record etc. Students are responsible for these documents, which could incur additional cost.
Pathways from the qualification
The students who undertake the CHC43015 – Certificate IV in Ageing Support is provided with advice of further training options. Students who gain this qualification can further their study in a range of Advanced Diploma and Community Service degrees qualifications.
Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors.
Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
• Community Program Coordinator
• Residential Care Worker
• Support Worker (Community Services)
• Care supervisor
• Accommodation Support Worker
• Care Team Leader
• Personal care worker
• Personal care giver
• Assistant Hostel Supervisor
• Personal care assistant
• Residential care office
• Day Activity Worker
REQUIREMENTS
Entry Requirements
Students must be aged 18 or above and have satisfactorily completed Year 11 or an appropriate Certificate II qualification in related fields of study.
English proficiency requirement:
IELTS overall score of 5.5
TOEFL (iBT) score of 46
PTE Academic score of 45
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Australian Ideal College (AIC) is a progressive education provider in Sydney, Australia. The College is devoted to provide quality English language courses and business programs. English language courses are offered from beginners’ level to advanced level. The College aims to achieve and maintain excellence in education while upholding academic, professional and personal integrity.
