CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support

CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support

CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support qualification reflects the role of workers who complete specialised tasks and functions in the aged services in either residential facilities or home-based care.

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There are 18 units of competency included in the CHC43015 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
• CHCCCS010 Maintain high standard of service
• CHCAGE002 Implement fall prevention strategies
• CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues
• HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems

You must:

• Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident residing in Western Australia
• Demonstrate suitable English skills (language, literacy & numeracy). For example, reading and understanding a care plan, communication skills
• Provide a copy of passport/photo identification

Prior to undertaking practical placement, you must provide:

• Current COVID-19 vaccination (unless exempt) 
• Current flu vaccination (unless exempt)
• Current Police Clearance/NDIS Worker Screening Check

This qualification reflects the role of support workers, team leaders, care coordinators, community care or residential care workers.

These roles 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 is included in these roles. You may also be required to supervise and/or coordinate a limited number of other workers.

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

The delivery of this qualification through a combination of face to face workshops, self study & practical placement.

With support and mentoring from our industry experienced trainers and assessors, the total duration for this qualification may be between 6 to 12 months dependent on the suitable pace for the learner. 

Forms of study include:

• Face to face trainer led sessions
• Self-study
• Practical skills and written assessments
• 120 hours of work placement, arranged by Amana Living Training Institute

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 Services Team.

There is no cost for this qualification. This qualification is funded by the FEE FREE 2025 government initiative available from 1 January 2025.

For more information, please contact us.

The learner tuition fees are indicative only and are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Additional fees may apply such as resource fees and other fees

Amana Living Training Institute is committed to ensuring all Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Qualifications and Statements of Attainment are issued in accordance with the Standards for Registered Training Organisations 2015 and will be recognised by other Registered Training Organisations nationally.

Amana Living Training Institute will recognise AQF qualifications and Statements of Attainment issued by other Registered Training Organisations.