CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support
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.
Job roles
Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
- Aged Care Activity Worker
- Accommodation Support Worker
- Personal Care Assistant
This qualification is also beneficial for any person who may:
- Have no formal qualifications
- Wish to review/update knowledge and practical experience
- Be seeking a new career
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements listed in the training package for this qualification. It is preferred that the students have obtained a minimum of a School Certificate or equivalent. Students are required to; be at least 16 years of age (students under 18 years of age will need a parent or guardian to approve their enrolment) and undertake a criminal record check.
Pathways Information
Students may complete this course through two different pathways:
- Training & Assessment
- Recognition including credit Transfer through national recognition of qualifications issued by other institutions and recognition of Prior Learning
The units of competence shown below have been selected by Gateway Training Academy based on the course purpose.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Unit Type |
|---|---|---|
| CHCADV001 | Facilitate the interests and rights of clients | Core |
| CHCAGE001 | Facilitate the empowerment of older people | Core |
| CHCAGE003 | Coordinate services for older people | Core |
| CHCAGE004 | Implement interventions with older people at risk | Core |
| CHCAGE005 | Provide support to people living with dementia | Core |
| CHCCCS006 | Facilitate individual service planning and delivery | Core |
| CHCCCS011 | Meet personal support needs | Core |
| CHCCCS023 | Support independence and well being | Core |
| CHCCCS025 | Support relationships with carers and families | Core |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people | Core |
| CHCLEG003 | Manage legal and ethical compliance | Core |
| CHCPAL001 | Deliver care services using a palliative approach | Core |
| CHCPRP001 | Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships | Core |
| HLTAAP001 | Recognise healthy body systems | Core |
| HLTWHS002 | Follow safe work practices for direct client care | Core |
| CHCCOM002 | Use communication to build relationships | Elective |
| CHCCOM005 | Communicate and work in health and community services | Elective |
| HLTAID003 | Provide first aid | Elective |
The training program is undertaken over 12 months, made up of:
- 40 x 6 hour face to face classroom training sessions, a maximum of 2 sessions per week
- 120 hours of work placement
- Self- study for revision and review of materials
- Assessment completion
Please Contact Gateway Administration Officer for Course Cost Detail:
Phone: 1300881932
Email: info@gatewayacademy.edu.au
