Certificate IV in Ageing Support

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CERTIFICATE IV
IN AGING SUPPORT

CHC43015

COURSE

DESCRIPTION

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.

DELIVERY MODE

Currently this qualification is being offered online with arrangements for the required 120 hours of work placement to be organised with students.

COURSE DURATION

This qualification is delivered over a period of 6 – 12 months online self-paced study. The course is self-paced, so the hours of study vary from student to student and are influenced by many factors including the amount of time students can dedicate to their studies.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

18 years of age or over at time of enrolment
Access to a computer with word processing, PDF reader capabilities and an internet connection
Ability to read and comprehend course materials
Ability to allocate appropriate study hours per week
Access to suitable work placement clothing is required. i.e., black pants, white polo shirt and leather (or leather like) fully enclosed shoes with non-slip soles.

There are no pre-requisites for entry into this qualification.

Australian Community and Management College recommends that students complete CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability) prior to enrolment.

PRE-REQUISITES

COURSE

CONTENT

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

CORE UNITS

CHCADV001	Facilitate the interests 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 with dementia
CHCCCS006	Facilitate individual service planning and delivery
CHCCCS011	Meet personal support needs
CHCCCS025	Support relationships with carers and families
CHCCCS040	Support independence and wellbeing
CHCCCS041	Recognise healthy body systems
CHCDIV001	Work with diverse people
CHCLEG003	Manage legal and ethical compliance
CHCPAL001	Deliver care services using a palliative approach
CHCPRP001	Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
HLTWHS002	Follow safe work practices for direct client care

ELECTIVE UNITS

CHCMHS001	Work with people with mental health issues
CHCPRP003	Reflect on and improve own professional practice
CHCOM002	Use communication to build relationships

OUTCOMES

Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
Facilitate the empowerment of older people
Coordinate services for older people
Implement interventions with older people at risk
Provide support to people living with dementia
Facilitate individual service planning and delivery
Meet personal support needs
Support independence and wellbeing
Support relationships with carers and families
Work with diverse people
Manage legal and ethical compliance
Deliver care services using a palliative approach
Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
Recognise healthy body systems
Follow safe work practices for direct client care

Successful completion of this qualification the student will receive a CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support.

For partial completion of this qualification, students will be issued with a Statement of Attainment indicating completed Units of Competency.

All certificates, record of results (listing units completed) and statements of attainment are issued electronically within 10 business days of qualification completion.

CAREER PATHWAYS

Possible career opportunities relevant to this qualification include:

Aged care team leader
Care supervisor
Care team leader
Day activity worker
Personal care worker
Program coordinator – social programs
Support worker
Aged Care Facility Manager

PATHWAYS FOR FURTHER EDUCATION

This qualification provides a pathway for students to continue their studies and enhance their skills through CHC52015 Diploma of Community Services.

WORK PLACEMENT

All students undertaking this qualification are required to complete 120 hours of work placement.

Students will be placed with a host Aged Care provider with in close proximate to their location where available. During work placement student will be required to complete a logbook and undertake assessments whilst on the job.

Work placement provides with the student the opportunity to utilise the skills learnt in the classroom into actual practice.

All students are required to undertake a Working with Children’s Check and a National Police Record check and must have these in place prior to the commencement of their work placement.

Students will be provided with additional information during their course orientation on work placement and work placement requirements.

CREDIT TRANSFER

Students who have previously completed CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability) or similar are entitled to credit transfer for the following units:

CHCCCS040 Support independence and well being
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
CHCCCS041 Recognise healthy body systems
HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct care

Granting of credit transfer is conditional upon the supplying of a copy of relevant qualifications record of result and or statements of attainment.

LEARNER SUPPORT

If you feel you need extra learning support, please ensure when booking your course, please detail what kind of additional learning support you may require.

UNIQUE STUDENT IDENTIFIER (USI)

Every student requires a Unique Student Identifier (USI) to obtain a certificate or qualification from their registered training organisation when studying a nationally recognised training course in Australia.

A USI gives you access to an online account which keeps all your training records together, even if you move locations, change training organisations or undertake studies at different times in your life.

When booking your course, you are required to provide Australian Community and Management College with your USI either via the section on your enrolment form or in person on the day of the course.