Certificate IV in Ageing Support

Provider:

Lead College

Course Code:

CHC43015

CRICOS Code:

097221G

Qualification Level:

Certificate

Course Area:

Health and Medicine

Duration:

52-Week

Study Mode:

Full Time

Course Fees:

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Delivery Mode:

On Campus, Online Delivery

Target:

International

Intake:

Monthly

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Course 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.

PRE-REQUISITE REQUIREMENTS No pre-requisite requirement for this qualification as per course training package.

Course Structure

The CHC43015 Certificate IV In Ageing Support requires the completion of the following 18 Units (including 15 core and 3 electives).

Core Units

CHCCCS006 Facilitate individual service planning and delivery

CHCPRP001 Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships

CHCCCS011 Meet Personal Support Needs

CHCCCS023 Support Independence and wellbeing

CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance

CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people

CHCAGE001 Facilitate the empowerment of older people

CHCADV001 Facilitate the interest and rights of clients

HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care

CHCAGE004 Implement Interventions with older people at risk

CHCAGE003 Coordinate Services for older people

CHCAGE005 Provide Support to people living with dementia

HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems

CHCPAL001 Deliver Care Services using a palliative approach

CHCCCS025 Support relationships with carers and families.

Elective Units

CHCDIS009 Facilitate ongoing skills development using a person-centred approach

CHCCCS001 Address the needs of people with chronic diseases

CHCCCS015 Provide Individualised support

Entry Requirement

Admission Requirements
Minimum Age to Apply	Must be 18 years of age or older at the time of course commencement.
Academic Entry Requirements	Some prospective students may be asked to undertake an LLN assessment or enrolment interview prior to acceptance. Must have completed Australian Year 12 or equivalent level of schooling or a Certificate III or higher qualification with an Australian institution Must have the ability to undertake a work placement at a regulated care service.

Language Requirement
IELTS Score (Minimum)	Must demonstrate English level of IELTS 5.5 with no band less that 5.0 or equivalent, such as: IBT 46 PTE Academic 42 CAE 162 OET B Duolingo 90 General English Upper Intermediate MOI Certificate Certificate III or higher qualification with an Australian institution

Pathway

Certificate IV in Ageing Support+Diploma of Community Services
Certificate III in Individual Support+Certificate IV in Ageing Support+Diploma of Community Services

Career Opportunities

This qualification enables the student to seek employment in the following job roles:

Community Program Coordinator

Residential Care Worker

Support Worker (Community Services)

Care supervisor

Accommodation Support Worker

Personal care worker

Personal care giver

Assistant Hostel Supervisor

Personal care assistant

Residential care officer

Day Activity Worker

Care Team Leader