Certificate IV in Ageing Support
Provider:
Course Code:
CHC43015
CRICOS Code:
0101897
Qualification Level:
Certificate
Course Area:
Health and Medicine
Duration:
52-Week
Study Mode:
Full Time
Location:
New South Wales (St Leonards)
Course Fee:
$12,500 Per Course
Delivery Mode:
Blended Delivery
Target:
International
Intake:
January, March, April, May, July, August, October, November
Course Overview
This course is designed for those who want o discover the role of becoming a support worker who is specialized in contributing a service to the aged; either residential or community based environments.
You as a aging supporter service worker will take responsibility for their own actions within the defined guidelines of the organization you represent and maintain the standard and quality of service at all times from the development, facilitating and review of individualized service planning and delivery of service.
You as individual who works for an organization may be required to demonstrate leadership qualities and show that you can give maximum quantity and quality of service within all limited parameters.
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 | |
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| Academic Entry Requirements | Completed an Australian Year 12 or equivalent schooling OR Certificate III OR higher qualification with an Australian Institution.
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| Minimum Age to Apply | The candidate must complete 18yrs of age or older at the time of course commencement.
Potential candidates may be asked to undertake an LLN Assessment/Enrolment Interview prior to acceptance to the course.
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| Language Requirement | |
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| IELTS Score (Minimum) | The candidate needs to secure the English level of IELTS 6.0, with no band less than 5.5 or equivalent. |
Career Opportunities
On completion of this course, it enables the student to seek employment as the following:
- 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
Internship or Work Placement
This qualification requires that the learner complete a total of at least 120 hours of work placement in a regulated care service organisation in Australia.