CHC43015 – Certificate IV in Ageing Support
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
Duration
7 – 12 Months
Delivery Mode
Blended (online live virtual classes) or Workplace Training
Start Date
Enroll anytime
Recognition
Nationally Recognised Training
- Job Outcomes
- Entry Requirement
- Admission Requirements
- Fees and Funding
- Delivery Details
- Pathways
- Assessment Requirements
- Practical Placement Requirements
- Unit of Competency
- Third Party Arrangements
Job Outcomes
The following employment pathways are available to learners who complete this qualification:
- Care Team Leader in Aged Care
- Senior Community Care Worker
- Assistant Aged Care Coordinator
- Assistant Aged Care Team Leader
- Service Coordinator
- Transport Coordinator
- In-home Respite Care
- Personal Care Worker
- Community Support Worker
Entry Requirement
There are NO previous work or education requirements for entry into this course. Students may enrol directly in the certificate level course without completing lower ranked qualifications.
Graduates can expect higher course levels to result in higher potential salary, positions and skill capabilities.
Admission Requirements
Students must satisfy the following age, English and Academic requirements :
- Applicants are required to be 17 years old and above
- Undertake Pre-Training Review
- Undertake LLN test: Learning,reading,writing,oral communication (ACSF Level 3) and numeracy (ACSF Level 2) are desirable to participate in the course.
- It is also essential for the student to possess basic computer skills.
Fees and Funding
| Government Funded Fee* | Government Funded Concession Fee** | Job Trainer | Application Fees |
| $200 | $40 | $40 | $0 |
For full list of other optional fees that may be applicable, please refer to our Course Fees page.
*To be eligible for Victorian government subsidised training fees, the candidate must meet the Skills First eligibility criteria.
**Under the Indigenous Completions Initiative, Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander students pay only the concession tuition fee for government subsidised training at all qualification levels (including at Diploma and above).
Delivery Details
Delivery methods:
The range of delivery methods may include, but not limited to the following:
- lectures / Instructions
- pre-reading
- demonstrations and modelling
- practice opportunities
- brainstorming activities
- group discussions
- guided facilitation of individual or group learning activities, group work or project-based case studies
Delivery Structure:
- The delivery structure is comprised of classroom training sessions, structured learning such as training support, learning activities, self-paced (to allow the learners to absorb and reflect on their learning), workshops and work placement.
- The unit of competency will be delivered and assessed as a stand-alone unit.
Delivery Locations:
- Dandenong
- Werribee
- Craigieburn
- Melton
- Box Hill
Notes: Additional locations may be allocated to meet a group of learner cohort’s needs and based on demand (if practicable for Hammond Institute)
Pathways
The further study pathways available to learners who undertake Certificate IV in Ageing Support include:
- CHC52015 – Diploma of Community Services
- CHC53415 – Diploma of Leisure and Health
- CHC62015 – Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management
Assessment Requirements
Assessment method may include:
- Knowledge Questions
- Written Assignment & Case studies
- Workplace Assessment
- Log Book
- Projects / Research Reviews
All assessment will be conducted in accordance with the Training Package requirements, Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence (https://www.asqa.gov.au/standards/chapter-4/clauses-1.8-1.12)
Practical Placement Requirements
To achieve this qualification the candidate must have completed at least 120 hours of work placement as detailed in the assessment requirements of the units of competency. If a student is unable to find an appropriate work placement, Hammond Institute will assist in finding the work placements.
Unit of Competency
The Certificate IV in Aging Support is made up of 18 units. This covers 15 core units and 3 elective units.
Core Units:
| 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 wellbeing |
| 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 |
Industry Suggested Electives
| CHCAGE002 | Implement falls prevention strategies |
| CHCCCS007 | Develop and implement service programs |
| CHCHCS001 | Provide home and community support services |
To learn more about what is included in the units above, click here and type in the unit code.
Other Electives options are available. Discuss options with the course coordinator.
Credit Transfer and RPL offered: Recognition of prior learning and skills assessment.
Third Party Arrangements
Hammond Institute does not use brokers or deliver this course through third party arrangements.