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CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support

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Certificate IV in Ageing Support

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Course Description

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.

Potential job and outcomes of qualification

Occupational titles may include:

  • Residential care worker
  • Support worker (Community Services)
  • Care supervisor / Team Leader
  • Personal caregiver
  • Personal care worker/assistant
  • Residential Care worker
  • Care Team Leader

Course Delivery

Certificate IV in Ageing Support is delivered via a blended model, predominately offered using electronic-based delivery, with Trainers/Assessors being available Monday – Friday between 8:30 am – 4:30 pm through email and/or telephone.

  • Rolling intake, start anytime!
  • Online delivery for 18 units of competency
  • Simulated workshops held at our training locations, if required (as timetabled)
  • The opportunity to attend weekly trainer-led study support sessions via Zoom for the duration of your course
  • Self-paced (up to 12 months to complete)
  • Workplace logbook of 120 hours

RPL

All learners will be offered the opportunity for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) assessment, who consider that they have and can successfully demonstrate that they have acquired through formal, non-formal and informal learning the required knowledge and skills specified in the training package. Learners may apply to have their knowledge and skills assessed via the RPL process and will be required to complete an RPL Application and the relevant RPL Assessment Kit.

  • If you consider yourself to already have the knowledge and skills for the qualification, any person currently working in the industry has the opportunity to apply for the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) assessment-only pathway..
  • You will be required to successfully demonstrate that you have acquired the required knowledge and skills specified in the training package through formal, non-formal and informal learning. To demonstrate your knowledge and skills assessed via the RPL process, please take our skill assessment below and select RPL on your enrolment form.

Take a 60 sec Skill Assessment Check Now to determine your eligibility for RPL.

Study Program

This course is delivered via our DP Learning@Home Program , offering a mixture

  • self-paced
  • online
  • blended
  • on-the-job
  • block or day release for apprentices
  • a combination of the above

Training Locations

This course is delivered online Nationally.

Class-based or practical training may be delivered at the locations below.

DP Training Campus

  • Brisbane – 162 Abbotsford Road, Bowen Hills QLD 4006
  • Gold Coast – Level 3, Unit 7, 52 Davenport Street, Southport QLD 4215

Other training and meeting rooms

  • Adelaide – 97 Pirie Street, Adelaide, SA 5000
  • Sydney – Level 17, Angel Place, 123 Pitt St, Sydney NSW 2000
  • Melbourne – Level 10, 440 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

Course Entry Requirements

The target learner is typically an adult wanting to commence working in the Aged Care, or Home Care Industry. The target learner’s entry requirements for this course must:

  • be over 15 years of age, and no longer attending secondary school
  • must hold the Certificate III in Individual Support (or superseded qualification)
  • be an existing worker in the Aged Care industry
  • obtain a security clearance*
  • ability to undertake vocational placement, which includes manual handling tasks
  • undertake Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) Skills Indicator assessment questionnaire
  • have technological skills to undertake computer/online work and have access to a computer and software with the following minimum specifications – Microsoft Windows XP, or later, or Mac OS X or above; Microsoft Office or equivalent/Adobe Acrobat Reader/Adobe Flash Player/Up to date internet browser

Enrolment Requirements

Please be advised the following documents will be required to be submitted with your enrolment:

  • Proof of ID: Colour copy of Passport or Driver’s Licence.
  • Unique Student Identification Number (USI)
  • Evidence of the Certificate III in Individual Support (or superseded qualification)
  • Colour copy of Certificates and Statement Results for any previously attained or partially completed qualifications completed in or recognised in Australia If you do not hold a USI Number or have forgotten your USI Number, please visit the link provided below: https://www.usi.gov.au/students/create-usi

Fees & Funding
  • Course Fee – $2850
  • RPL assessment – total assessment fee $1500, then if applicable , $100 per unit of gap training capped at 10 units

A $250 deposit is required prior to commencing training and assessment, with weekly, fortnightly and monthly payment plans to pay the remaining fees.

Check your State Funding here

Course Structure

Certificate IV in Ageing Support is made up of 18 units of competency (15 core, 3 elective) which reflect the needs of industry.

Unit CodeUnit Name
CHCADV001 Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
CHCAGE001 Facilitate the empowerment of older people
CHCAGE003 Coordinate services for older people
CHCAGE004 Implement interventions with older people at risk
CHCAGE005 Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCCCS006 Facilitate individual service planning and delivery
CHCCCS011 Meet personal support needs
CHCCCS023 Support independence and well-being
CHCCCS025 Support relationships with carers and families
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance
CHCPAL001 Deliver care services using a palliative approach
CHCPRP001 Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems
HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
CHCAGE002 Implement falls prevention strategies
CHCCCS010 Maintain a high standard of service
CHCCOM002 Use communication to build relationships
To receive an award for this qualification Students are required to complete all units listed above as competent  within a period of 12 months.

Check Your Eligibility For Funding

You may be eligible for funding based on the state of your residence and other eligibility criteria.

Check you State Funding here

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