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CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support

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Get the right qualification to provide specialised and holistic care to the elderly, and make a real difference in their day-to-day lives.

  1. Learn to provide care to the elderly with dignity, skill, and compassion
  2. Enables you to work independently within clearly defined guidelines
  3. Work in various settings, including aged care facilities and retirement villages

A career in aged care can lead to a variety of managerial or leadership roles within the growing industry.

Known as one of the most rewarding career paths to follow, working in aged care allows you to make a true difference in the lives of the elderly. Something as small as helping them with their medications or simply being there as a confidant can have a massive impact into the lives of those you care for.

The Certificate IV in Ageing Support includes CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support, and also addresses the role of support workers who complete specialised tasks and functions in aged services.

These services can include residential, home, or community based environments.

The Certificate IV combines classroom training with on the job training by our highly qualified training staff. Students will be able to put into practice the skills that they have learnt in the classroom through placement at a registered aged care facility.

At Academia, you’ll learn in a nurturing and inclusive environment that will ensure you are trained to the industry’s highest standards!

Workers will carry out activities related to maintaining an individual’s wellbeing through personal care and /or other activities for living and may provide services to individuals with complex needs, and/or work with groups of older people.

Core units

  1. CHCADV001 Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
  2. CHCAGE001 Facilitate the empowerment of older people
  3. CHCAGE002 Implement falls prevention strategies
  4. CHCAGE003 Coordinate services for older people
  5. CHCAGE004 Implement interventions with older people at risk
  6. CHCAGE005 Provide support to people living with dementia
  7. CHCCCS006 Facilitate individual service planning and delivery
  8. CHCCCS011 Meet personal support needs
  9. CHCCCS007 Develop and implement service programs
  10. CHCCCS023 Support independence and well-being
  11. CHCCCS025 Support relationships with carers and families
  12. CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice
  13. CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
  14. CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance
  15. CHCPAL001 Deliver care services using a palliative approach
  16. CHCPRP001 Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
  17. HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems
  18. HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care

Elective units

  1. CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice
  2. CHCDIV003 Manage and promote diversity
  3. CHCCCS007 Develop and implement service programs

Work Placement

A critical component of the Certificate IV in Ageing Support is your work placement.

During placement, you’ll have the opportunity to put into practice your newly acquired skills, in a real-life aged care setting!

The Certificate IV includes 120 hours placement in an aged care facility, and Academia will help you source your training.

Career Pathway following CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support

Possible job roles include:

  1. Home care worker
  2. Personal care assistant
  3. Community support worker

Once qualified you are able to provide personal, holistic care to the elderly in various settings, which can encompass home and community care, residential aged care facilities, retirement villages and hospitals. This allows you to supervise and/or coordinate a limited number of other workers.

With this qualification, you may also be able to work independently within clearly defined organisation guidelines and service plans.

A growing industry also offers you a wonderful opportunity to progress your career in the future.

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Course Recognition

Nationally Recognised Aged Care Courses
Course Code: CHC43015
Course Name: Certificate IV in Ageing Support
CRICOS Code: 088983F
CRICOS Duration: 78 Weeks registered on CRICOS, including tuition and course breaks
Work placement: This course includes up to 120 hours placement in an Aged Care facility.
Course Delivery Location: Melbourne Campus (399 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne VIC 3000)
Brisbane Campus (41 Raff Street, Spring Hill QLD 4000)

Study, Assessment Methods and Facilities

  1. Certificate IV in Ageing Support is offered in Melbourne & Brisbane and will combine classroom training with on the job training by our highly qualified training staff. Students will be able to put into practice skills that they have learnt in classroom through placement at a registered facility. Excursions to facilities, Trainer demonstrations on specific concepts and guest speakers will enhance the learning experience. Resources and equipment used to train Students will be to industry standards.
  2. This course is delivered face-to-face, through a combination of tutorials and workshops. You will be assessed through written tests, assignments and work placements.

Study Aged Care in Melbourne & Brisbane!

Ready to take the first step towards a rewarding and fulfilling career in aged care? Academia welcomes you!

Study aged care at our Melbourne & Brisbane campuses and get the right skills - combined with hands-on training - to make a splash in this ever-growing industry.

The aged care sector needs people just like YOU to deliver compassionate services and care to the elderly.

Start your new career with the right qualification - enquire about Academia’s aged care courses in Melbourne & Brisbane or reach out to us if you have any further questions.

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Nationally Recognised Aged Care Courses

Nationally recognised training (NRT) consists of Training Package Qualifications and Skill sets, Accredited Qualifications and Courses, Unit of Competency, and Accredited Modules that leads to vocational qualifications and credentials that are recognised across Australia