Certificate IV in Ageing Support

 

QQ图片20151221151917CHC43015 CERTIFICATE IV IN AGEING SUPPORT- CRICOS CODE: 092052D

 

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.

Entry Requirement

  • Have completed Year 12
  • Have obtained an IELTS band score of at least 5.5 – or equivalent test score; or
  • Have completed a Certificate III, Certificate IV, Diploma or Advanced Diploma level Training Package course in Australia; or,
  • Have completed any Certificate III or Certificate IV in ESL or EAL from the ESL/EAL Framework (VIC)

Course Duration: 75 weeks full time

 

Work placement: 120 hrs

Students will need to obtain a National Police Check before commencement of their workplacement.

The costs incurred in obtaining the National Police Check will be borne by the student which is not included in the course fees.

          

Employment Based /WorkPlacement Providers (as at Jan 2016) for placement of students

 

Facility Name

Address

St Vincent de Paul Nursing Home 110, Albion Road, Box Hill, VIC 3128
Strabane Heights 5-9, Strabane Avenue, Mount Albert North, VIC 3129
Baptcare Karana Kew 55, Walpole St, Kew, VIC 3103
Good Shepherd Aged Services No 2, Clarke Street, Abbotsford, VIC 3067
Catholic Homes Suite B2, Domville Avenue, Hawthorn, VIC 3122
Estia Health 413-415 Waterdale Road, Heidelberg West, VIC 3081
St Basil’s Home for the Aged in Victoria 24-36 Lorne Street, Fawkner, VIC 3060

 

Course Outline 

 

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 well being

80
CHCCCS025 Support relationships with carers and families

70
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people

40
CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance

55
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

25
CHCAGE002 Implement falls prevention strategies

40
CHCAGE006 Provide food services

20
HLTAID003 Provide first aid

18