CHC43015 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 |