CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support

COURSE OVERVIEW

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. Students will learn skills to assess the needs of older people with complex circumstances and plan and conduct group and recreation programs for older people. This qualification is considered as progression for those in the industry who wish to move into supervisory, team leader or management roles. It is also used as building block for many who wish to go onto Higher Education or TAFE and study toward becoming an Enrolled or Registered Nurse. This program is designed to be delivered via on-campus theory class/Simulation class. This program will ideally suit those already working in the industry who wish to formalise skills or progress in their careers.

COURSE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

There are no formal entry requirements for this course, however it is expected in most cases that you are already working in the industry or an associated industry or have previous experience in Disability, Aged Care or Home and Community Care Be aware that working in this industry will require you to obtain a National Police check prior to commencing employment. All States and Territories have similar guidelines and if you move around Australia it is advisable to check with local licensing authorities. If you want to work in the ACT for example, you will also need to undergo a Working with Vulnerable People check. Be aware also that most care facilities will require that workers are physically fit and emotionally capable of working in the environment. This also means that workers do not have a pre-existing medical condition or a communicable disease that may put the health and safety of the client and other staff at risk.

DURATION & STRUCTURE

The program is on-campus learning and students must attend theory class every week, with up to 12 months to complete the qualification. The course also combines workplace based and assessment, during a mandatory 120 hours of work placement. Students will be given all learning and assessment materials required and will have the ability to submit assignments and assessment electronically via a Student Portal or submit in person. Students will be allocated a trainer and assessor who they can contact at any time. If medication electives are selected students will be required to attend two face to face sessions to complete medication training. Students will complete at least 1200 hours of learning over a 40-week period on-campus learning, including the 120 hours of work placement.

POTENTIAL CAREERS

Potential job roles on completion of this program include: • Care Supervisor
• Care Team Leader
• Hostel Supervisor
• Program Coordinator – social programs

COURSE UNITS

This qualification consists of 15 core units and 3 elective units.

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 wellbeing	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
HLTWHS003	Maintain work health and safety	Elective
CHCCOM002	Use communication to build relationships	Elective
CHCPAL002	Plan for and provide care services using a palliative approach	Elective

COURSE FEES

• $4500 total tuition fee.
• All learning materials included, no additional costs.
• Payment plan and installment options are available. Enquire about this option when you contact us if applicable.
• Payments can be made via Credit Card on-line via the website or as a Direct Bank Deposit. All major Credit Cards accepted.