CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support

Intake terms
Feb, April, July, Sept

Duration
12 months

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

Location
Camellia

Course Overview
Course Outcome
Course Delivery

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- 12 months

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 16 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.

Entry Requirements

There is no formally prescribed course entry requirement for this qualification, however, the most common pathway into the program is after completion of CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) 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

Course Units

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

Electives

HLTAID011 Provide first aid

CHCAGE002 Implement falls prevention strategies

CHCDIS007 Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability

Work Placement

There is a mandatory work placement requirement of 120 hours. Signature Training College has signed agreements in place with providers in the community sector.

Career Prospects

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

Course Fee

Fees

Tuition Fee: $12,000

Enrolment Fee: $300 (Non-refundable)

Study Material Fee: $1,500 per year

Total Fees: $13,800

For further information, please email us at info@stc.edu.au

Education Pathways

Education pathways after completing CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support may include:

HLT54121 – Diploma of Nursing
HLT57715 – Diploma of Practice Management

USI Number

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

Campus Facility

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.

Student Support & Resources

Signature Training College students are provided with academic and non- academic support to adjust to study and life in Australia, to achieve their learning goals and to achieve satisfactory progress towards meeting the learning outcomes of their chosen course of study.