Course
Certificate IV in Ageing Support
- Study locations
- Townsville, Brisbane, Gold Coast
- Delivery modes
- Face-to-Face, Blended, Online
- Duration
- Up to 12 months
- Units
- 18 units (15 core, 3 elective)
Qualification overview
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.
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 120 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency.
Entry requirements
- This qualification has no entry requirements.
Units of competency
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in 18 units of competency: 15 core units and 3 elective 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 |
| CHCDIV002 | Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
| CHCCCS017 | Provide loss and grief support |
| HLTAID011 | Provide first aid |
Prior to commencement of placement, students may be required to hold a National Police Check.
Potential educational pathways
Following the achievement of this qualification, students may choose to continue their education with qualifications such as:
- a Diploma of Community Services or Diploma of Nursing
- a Bachelor of Nursing or Bachelor of Health Science at university
Potential career opportunities
- Aged Care Team Leader
- Personal Care Supervisor
- Residential Care Officer
- Home Care Coordinator
- Community Program Coordinator
- Accommodation Support Worker
Funding, delivery and fees
To understand the funding and eligibility requirements refer to our funding page.
| Study locations | Delivery modes | Duration | Number of units | Funding available | Co-contribution fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Townsville | Face-to-Face | Up to Twelve (12) months | Eighteen (18) | Subsidised Concessional | $9.00 |
| Subsidised Non-Concessional | $18.00 | ||||
| Brisbane Gold Coast |
Blended Online |
Up to Twelve (12) months | Eighteen (18) | Subsidised Concessional | $9.00 |
| Subsidised Non-Concessional | $18.00 |
| Study locations | Delivery modes | Duration | Number of units | Funding available | Co-contribution fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Townsville Brisbane Gold Coast |
Face-to-Face Blended Online |
Up to Twelve (12) months | Eighteen (18) | Fee-For-Service | $4500.00 |
