CHC43015 - CERTIFICATE IV IN AGEING SUPPORT
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.
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 120 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency.
Entry Requirement:
It is beneficial but not essential for students to have access to a workplace while undertaking this qualification. However, in order to pursue the qualification applicants must:
Be 18 years or over;
Be sufficiently proficient in English (read, write and speak) to be able to work successfully in a highly regulated environment;
Have satisfactorily completed a minimum of year 11 or equivalent.
For learners that require support in language, literacy or numeracy, alternative training and assessment methods may be used (reasonable adjustment) or would be recommended to Foundation Skills qualification.
Course Outline:
The CHC43015 – Certificate IV in Ageing Support consists of 18 units of competency. To successfully complete the course, you need to be competent in 15 core units and 3 elective units as listed below:
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 |
CHCCCS023 | Support independence and wellbeing |
CHCCCS025 | Support relationships with careers and families |
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 |
HLTAAP001 | Recognize healthy body systems |
HLTWHS002 | Follow safe work practices for direct client care |
Elective Units | |
BSBINM201 | Process and maintain workplace information |
CHCDIV003 | Manage and promote diversity |
BSBWOR204 | Use business technology |
Delivery Methods
You are advised to identify your delivery method prior to enrolling in the qualification. Christa College offers the following delivery modes for this qualification:
- Face-to-Face Delivery – It involves structured classroom-based training in a simulated work environment. Each session will allow enough time for the students to learn the topic, undertake practice opportunities and complete / submit set tasks required for assessment purposes.
- Self-paced Learning – Self-paced learning involves the learner undertaking learning and assessment tasks between face- to-face consultations. The extent of self-paced learning is determined by each individual learner and is communicated through the trainer and assessor.
- On the Job learning – On the job learning occurs when the learner undertakes placement and structured training within their workplace which is delivered by a workplace supervisor, manager, colleague or workplace trainer.
Other Qualifications Offered by Christa College:
Code | Qualification |
CHC30213 | Certificate III in Education Support |
CHC33015 | Certificate III in Individual Support |
CHC51015 | Diploma of Counselling |
CHC43315 | Certificate IV in Mental Health |
CHC43115 | Certificate IV in Disability |
CHC40313 | Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention |
CHC52015 | Diploma of Community Services |
CHC50121 | Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care |
CHC30121 | Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care |
HLTAID009 | Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
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Learners are required to complete 120 hours of practical placement at the end of the study.
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