CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support
CHC43015 CRICOS Course Code: 0101158
Certificate IV in Ageing Support
Our Certificate IV in Ageing Support course is designed for international students seeking to work in; working in; or who have studied in the Aged Care sector; as well as people with care or community service experience looking to advance their skills. This qualification address work primarily in residential facilities, or homes within defined organisation guidelines and service plans.
During the course you will learn to carry out activities related to maintaining an individual’s wellbeing through personal care and other activities of good living. You will also learn to provide services to individuals with complex needs, and work with groups of older people.
Pathways from the qualification:
Including: CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support and the Diploma of Community Services and selected Higher Education Pathways.
Units of Competency:
There are eighteen (18) units of competency in this course:
Core Units
- CHCCCS023 Support independence and wellbeing
- HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems
- CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance
- HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
- CHCCCS011 Meet personal support needs
- CHCAGE001 Facilitate the empowerment of older people
- CHCAGE005 Provide support to people living with dementia
- CHCADV001 Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
- CHCAGE003 Coordinate services for older people
- CHCAGE004 Implement interventions with older people at risk
- CHCCCS006 Facilitate individual service planning and delivery
- CHCPAL001 Deliver care services using a palliative approach
- CHCCCS025 Support relationships with carers and families
- CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
- CHCPRP001 Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
- HLTAID011 Provide first aid
- HLTHPS006 Assist clients with medication
- CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues
- 18 years at the commencement of the course.
- Australian Police Clearance Check required.
- Have a reasonable level of physical fitness to practice manual handing.
- International Students are required to have IEL TS 5.5 level or higher with no band less than 5.0; OR
- An Upper Intermediate level certificate from ELI COS; OR
- Completed at least 6 months of study in an Australian educational institution.
ENQUIRE FOR INTAKE DATES AND COURSE FEE
Read: Student Handbook at www.acchs.edu.au/student-handbook for full details of fees, charges, refund policies and other important information.
Successful completion of the CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support can lead to a range of career opportunities that are both challenging and rewarding including:
- Nursing Support Worker
- Personal Care Assistant
- Community Care Worker
- Accommodation Support Worker
These are just some of the endless career opportunities presented by this course!
Mode of Delivery: Face to face on campus for 20 hours/wk + 10 hours/wk self-study per week and a 120 hour structured work placement.
Duration: 52 weeks (1 year) (including 40 training weeks and 12 weeks holiday)
Location: Parramatta Campus
For more information on this course or any other queries, please contact:
- Office Number: 02 8005 0010
- Email: [email protected]
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