CHC43015 – Certificate IV in Ageing Support
| National Course Code: CHC43015 |
| CRICOS Course Code: 1010107 |
| Course Fees: $9,650 AUD |
| Work placement training: Is provided at the end of the course |
| Entry requirements: IELTS 5.5 or equivalent |
About this course
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.
Pathways into this qualification |
Pathways from this qualification |
| Assessment strategies are implemented for collecting evidence and making judgements about whether competency has been achieved by the learner. | Lead from the front as an aged care team leader with the nationally accredited Certificate IV in Ageing Support. Gain a deep working knowledge of the aged care sector, develop your personal leadership style and get on-the-job experience in this high growth industry. |
Possible job title includes
| Aged care team leader | Home care support worker | Community care worker | Aged care worker | Home care planner |
Assessment methods
Assessment is based on competency, that is the ability to perform specific skills and is done through a combination of observation, discussion, written assignments, tests, examinations, and/or practical application and work related projects.
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
| 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 carers 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 | Recognise healthy body systems |
| HLTWHS002 | Follow safe work practices for direct client care |
Electives units
| CHCAGE002 | Implement falls prevention strategies |
| CHCAGE006 | Provide food services |
| CHCAOD001 | Work in an alcohol and other drugs context |
| CHCCCS001 | Address the needs of people with chronic disease |
| CHCCCS007 | Develop and implement service programs |
| CHCCCS010 | Maintain a high standard of service |
| CHCCCS017 | Provide loss and grief support |
| CHCCCS018 | Provide suicide bereavement support |
| CHCCCS019 | Recognise and respond to crisis situations |
| CHCCCS021 | Respond to suspected abuse |
| CHCCCS022 | Facilitate independent travel |
| CHCCCS026 | Transport individuals |
| CHCCOM002 | Use communication to build relationships |
| CHCDIS004 | Communicate using augmentative and alternative communication strategies |
