CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support
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
There are no formal entry requirements for entry to this qualification.
Duration: 52 weeks
Licensing and Regulatory requirements:
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Packaging rules
Total number of units = 18
15 core units
3 elective units, consisting of:
at least 2 units from the electives listed
up to 1 unit from the electives listed and any endorsed Training Package or accredited course – these units must be relevant to the work outcome.
Target Learners
The course is designed for individuals who are willing to work within community and/or residential settings. The training and assessment strategy is targeted at the learner cohort with no prior learning and experience in the aged care sector or CHC43015 - Certificate IV in Ageing Support qualification and would like to undertake this qualification for reasons like seeking employment in the aged care sector, to form a base for their higher studies in the Aged Care sector and/or for their personal development, as well as those wanting a pathway to Diploma of Community Services to undertake managerial roles.
Learners will be 18-year-old or above and will include long term unemployed, job seekers, new migrants and those who are looking out for different employment opportunities.
Qualification and Employment pathways
There are no specific pathways into CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support other than those listed above. Participants must meet the LLN requirements as listed.
Based on the results of the LLN assessment, training staff will decide if the learner needs any assistance from the trainer upon commencement.
Future study pathways from the qualification:
After achieving in CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support, learners may wish to continue their education in:
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CHC52021 – Diploma of Community Services
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CHC53415 – Diploma of Leisure and Health
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CHC62015 – Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management
After successful completion of the course, Learners can apply for jobs such as:
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Care Service Team Leader in Aged Care
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Senior Community Care Worker
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Assistant Aged Care Coordinator
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Assistant Aged Care Team Leader
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Service Coordinator
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In-home Respite Care
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Personal Care Worker
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Community Support Worker
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Aged Care Activity Worker
Unit Code | Unit Title | Nominal hours |
|---|---|---|
CHCADV001 | Facilitate the interests and rights of clients | 100 |
CHCAGE001 | Facilitate the empowerment of older people | 50 |
CHCAGE003 | Coordinate services for older people | 80 |
CHCAGE004 | Implement interventions with older people at risk | 80 |
CHCAGE005 | Provide support to people living with dementia | 65 |
CHCCCS006 | Facilitate individual service planning and delivery | 120 |
CHCCCS011 | Meet personal support needs | 60 |
CHCCCS023 | Support independence and wellbeing | 80 |
CHCCCS025 | Support relationships with carers and families | 70 |
CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people | 40 |
CHCLEG003 | Manage legal and ethical compliance | 80 |
CHCPAL001 | Deliver care services using a palliative approach | 60 |
CHCPRP001 | Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships | 80 |
HLTAAP001 | Recognise healthy body systems | 70 |
HLTWHS002 | Follow safe work practices for direct client care | 20 |
Unit Code | Unit Title | Nominal hours |
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CHCCOM005 | Communicate and work in health or community services | 30 |
HLTHPS006 | Assist clients with medication | 80 |
HLTAID011 | Provide first aid | 18 |