CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support
| Duration: | 52 Weeks |
| National Code: | CHC43015 |
| CRICOS Code | 107250D |
| Delivery Mode | Face-to-face- 13.5hrs/week; Online- 6.5hrs/week |
| Tuition Fee | $11,000 |
| Enrolment Fee* | $200 |
Course Structure
The following units of competency are covered in this course:
| Unit Code | Unit Name | Core/Elective |
| 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 | Elective |
| CHCCCS017 | Provide loss and grief support | Elective |
| CHCCCS015 | Provide individualised support | Elective |
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 6.0
- TOEFL (iBT) score (only accepted if test is taken on or before 25 July 2023) of 64
- PTE Academic score of 50
Language, Literacy and Numeracy
AIC staff will review an applicant’s language, literacy and numeracy skills during the
application process with writing tasks and one-on-one interviews. If the review
determines the applicant would benefit from a thorough language, literacy and
numeracy skill assessment, AIC staff will discuss further options with the applicant
as outlined in its Enrolment Policy.
Work Placement
Students are required to complete a minimum of 120 hours of work placement in a
disability 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 a disability services workplace.
Pathways from the qualification
The students who undertake the 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.
Possible job titles relevant to this qualification
- Community Program Coordinator,
- Residential Care Worker,
- Support Worker (Community Services),
- Care supervisor.