CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support
CHC43015 - Certificate IV in Ageing Support
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.
Career opportunities
Depending on the specialisation the following are the potential career opportunities for the students:
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- Aged Care Activity Worker
- Care Supervisor (Aged Care)
- Care Service Team Leader
- Coordinator of Volunteers (Services to Older People)
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At a glance
Estimated Duration
6 - 12 Months
Delivery
Face to Face
Blended (Online + Face to Face Practicals)
Location
Gold Coast
Brisbane
Townsville
Ingham
Entry requirements
- There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:
- 18 units of competency:
- 15 Core Units
- 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 |
| Elective Units | |
| CHCDIV002 | Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
| CHCCCS017 | Provide loss and grief support |
| HLTAID011 | Provide first aid |
Students are required to complete at least 120 hours of direct support work in a least one aged care, home and community, disability or community service organisation.
Prior to commencement of placement, students may be required to obtain or provide evidence of a police check, blue and/or yellow card, first aid certificate and vaccination records.
Certificate 3 Guarantee
To Understand the funding and Eligibility requirements refer to Certificate 3 Guarantee
Fee For Service
| Number Units | Course Fee |
|---|---|
| 18 | $4500.00 |
