Certificate IV in Ageing Support - International
Course Overview
Do you want to take the next step as a support worker and specialise in Ageing Services? Care Supervisors are employed in residential facilities where they undertake work related tasks to maintain an individual’s wellbeing through personal care and/or other activities of living and may provide services to individuals with complex needs, and/or work with groups of older people. Work includes supervising others and may include training and support to promote independence and community participation, which may be provided as part of activities and programs in a variety of settings including residential and centre-based programs
Course Structure
This course requires the completion of 18 units including 15 core units and 3 elective units.
- CHCADV001 Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
- CHCAGE001 Facilitate the empowerment of older people
- CHCCCS023 Support independence and well being
- CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
- CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance
- HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
- HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems
- HLTHPS006 Assist clients with medication
- HLTHPS007 Administer and monitor medications
- CHCCCS006 Facilitate individual service planning and delivery
- CHCAGE003 Coordinate services for older people
- CHCCCS025 Support relationships with carers and families
- CHCPRP001 Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
- CHCAGE004 Implement interventions with older people at risk
- CHCCCS011 Meet personal support needs
- CHCPAL001 Deliver care services using a palliative approach
- CHCCOM002 Use communication to build relationships
- CHCAGE005 Provide support to people living with dementia
Entry Requirement
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age to Apply | Must be 18 years or older |
| Academic Entry Requirements | All students must undertake the following:
Working with Children Check
Criminal Record Check |
| Language Requirement | |
|---|---|
| IELTS Score (Minimum) | Upper intermediate level of English (IELTS Score of 5.5 or equivalent) |
Career Opportunities
Assistant in Nursing
Case Worker
Personal Care Assistant
Support Workers
Internship or Work Placement
This course requires work placement which will be organised by SGSCC. Work placement (unpaid) is a compulsory component of the course where you will be assessed in the workplace.
120 hours