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CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support

Intake terms

Feb, April, July, Sept

Duration
78 weeks

Mode of Delivery
Blended, Face-to-Face, Online

Location
Camellia

CRICOS Code: 107156B

This qualification reflects the roles of support workers who completed 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 services 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

  • Upon successful completion of all units of competency for this qualification, the student will be awarded CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support.

  • This qualification will provide you a pathway to work as Community Program Coordinator, Residential Care worker, Support Worker, Care Supervisor, Accommodation Support Worker, Personal Care Worker, Personal Care Giver, Assistant Hostel Supervisor, Personal Care Assistant, Residential Care Officer, Day Activity Worker and Care Team Leader

Blended | Face to Face | Online

Course duration- 78 weeks

Delivery Arrangement

Training delivery as determined by the Unit of Competency which includes:

  • Role Play/Observation in Class
  • Group Activities
  • Written Examination in class under trainers’ supervision
  • Case studies/Scenarios
  • Research Assignments
  • Workplace Assessments

Training Calendar

It is planned that a student will complete all 18 units of competency within 78 weeks.

  • delivered over 54 weeks of classroom-based training and assessment
  • 24 weeks school break
  • 20 hours of face-to-face study per week

Intake terms

  • February
  • April
  • July
  • September

Accreditation

Signature Training College is registered with and accredited by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) and is authorised to deliver Nationally Recognized Training within the Australian Qualifications Framework.
There is no formally prescribed course entry requirement for this qualification, however, the most common pathway into the program is after completion of CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support and more commonly will come from the existing workers.
  • Student should be 18 years of age or over
  • Completed year 12 (HSC or Equivalent)
  • Have sound communication skills:
  • Provide IELTS certificate showing a score of 5.5 or above (or equivalent)
  • Undertake and successfully complete Signature Training College Language Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment
  • Be able to satisfactorily participate in preenrolment interview
Core Units
CHCADV001 Facilitate the interest and rights of clients
CHCAGE001 Facilitate the empowerment of older people
CHCAGE003 Coordinate services for older people
CHCAGE004 Implement interventions with older people at risk
CHCAGE005 Provide support to people living in dementia
CHCCS006 Facilitate individual service planning and delivery
CHCCCS011 Meet people support needs
CHCCCS023 Support independence and well being
CHCCCS025 Support relationship with carers and families
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance
CHCPAL001 Deliver care services using a palliative approach
CHPRP001 Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems
HLTWHS004 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
Elective Units
HLTAID011 Provide first aid
CHCAGE002 Implement falls prevention strategies
CHCDIS007 Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability
There is a mandatory work placement requirement of 120 hours. Signature Training College has signed agreements in place with providers in the community sector.
  • Community Program Coordinator
  • Residential Care worker
  • Support Worker
  • 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
Fees
Tuition Fee: $13,800
Enrolment Fee: $300 (Non-refundable)
Study Material Fee: $1,500 per year
Total Fees: $15,600
For further information, please email us at info@stc.edu.au
Education pathways after completing CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support may include:
  • HLT54121 – Diploma of Nursing
  • HLT57715 – Diploma of Practice Management
If you are a new enrolling student, undertaking Nationally recognized training, you will need a USI number to receive your Qualification/Statement of Attainment. If you do not have a USI you will not be able to receive a qualification. To create a USI account, go to the website: www.usi.gov.au
Signature Training College provides a creative and professional study environment with modern facilities. We have fully equipped simulation classrooms to support our learners. Our campus provides free Wi-Fi access and students can also enjoy complimentary coffee and tea during breaks after training sessions.

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