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CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support

CHC43015

Study MethodFace to face, blended, online, in class
LocationPerth (Rivervale)
RecognitionNationally Accredited Certification
Start DateEnrol Anytime (Rolling Intake)
FeesFree
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Course Details

Course Details

The Certificate IV in Ageing Support qualification reflects the role of support workers who complete specialised tasks and functions in the aged services in either residential facilities or home-based care.

As a qualified aged or home and community care worker you may be required to:

  • carry out activities related to maintaining an individual’s wellbeing through personal care and/or other activities of living;
  • deliver services to individuals with complex needs, and/or work with groups of older people;
  • report to service managers and liaise with professionals and other service providers; and supervise and/or coordinate a limited number of other workers.
Entry Requirements

Entry & eligibility requirements

There are no pre-entry study or qualification requirements, but to be eligible, you must:

  • Reside in Western Australia;
  • Possess suitable English language, literacy and numeracy skills (e.g. you will need to be able to read, understand and communicate care requirements on a care plan);
  • Have a current COVID-19 vaccination (unless exempt); and
  • Provide a copy of your passport or photo identification.

Prior to undertaking practical placement, you will be required to provide:

  • Current Police Clearance (no older than six months) or NDIS Worker Screening Check; and
  • A current flu vaccination (unless exempt).
Pathways

Career & study pathways

This certificate qualifies you to pursue roles such as a team leader, care coordinator, community care or residential care worker.

These are roles that require you to complete specialised tasks and functions in aged care services based on the development, facilitation and review of an individualised client plan and may provide services to individuals with complex needs, and/or work with groups of older people.

Reporting to a supervisor and liaising with professionals and other service providers, but may be required to supervise and/or coordinate a limited number of other workers.

Those with this qualification might continue on to a nursing qualification.

Study Method

Duration, learning method and assessment

The delivery of this qualification is a blended mode of regular attendance to face-to-face workshops and self-study. The total duration for this qualification may be between 6 to 12 months and can be completed at a pace that suits the individual student.

Forms of study include:

  • Face to face trainer directed workshops
  • Individual tutorials (if required)
  • Practical skills and written assessments
  • 120 hours of workplace placement learning
Units of competency

Units of competency

There are 18 units of competency included in the Certificate IV in Ageing Support qualification:

  • 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 well being
  • 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
  • HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
  • CHCCCS017 Provide loss and grief support
  • CHCCCS010 Maintain a high standard of service
  • CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues
  • HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems


Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment of your prior skills, knowledge and life experiences that can be transferred to complete aspects of your current course requirements.

You might already possess some of the skills or knowledge being assessed on this course. If so, you may not be required to complete one or more of the units of competency.

You first need to apply to have your knowledge and skills assessed for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). This must be done when you enrol in the course.

To find out more about ALTI’s RPL process, please contact our Student Support Team.

Fees & Charges

Course tuition fees & additional fees

There is no cost for this course. This course is funded by the FREE IN ’23 government initiative available from 1 January 2023.

Additional fees may apply such as Student service and Resource fees.

For more information, please contact us.

Qualification

Certification

Qualifications and Statements of Attainment issued by Amana Living Training Institute will be recognised by other Registered Training Organisations (RTO) nationally.

Amana Living Training Institute will recognise Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) qualifications and Statements of Attainment issued by other RTO’s.

Amana Living Training Institute is committed to ensuring all AQF qualifications, Statements of Attainments and Transcripts of Results are issued in accordance with the Standards for Registered Training Organisations 2015.

CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support

CHC43015

Study MethodFace to face, blended, online, in class
LocationPerth (Rivervale)
RecognitionNationally Accredited Certification
Start DateEnrol Anytime (Rolling Intake)
FeesFree
Apply now
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