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The CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support is used for learners transitioning into roles which specialise in aged care support, which includes residential and home or community-based support services. Learners will develop the skills to maintain responsibility for quality service delivery ensuring the creation, facilitation and review of these individualised services within the defined organisation guidelines.
Learners will develop the skills required to be expected to show leadership and lower levels of responsibility within the service as a whole and supporting colleagues within the ongoing quality improvement of their work.
To achieve this qualification, learners must complete at least 120 hours of Work Placement.
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CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support
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One-time payment of $1399
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Initial payment on Enrolment
$200
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Ongoing instalments 36 Weekly Payments $50
Total Payments: 37 Total Course Fee: $2000
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Quick Course Details
Course Code: CHC43015
Course Title: Certificate IV in Ageing Support
Course Duration: 18 Months Self-Paced
Nationally Recognised: Yes! – View on YourCareer website
Course Structure: This course is made up of 18 units in total, including 15 core units and 3 elective units
Course Delivery: Online. To achieve this qualification, the learner must complete a minimum of 120 hours of work placement in a registered aged care facility, home and community care and/or disability support service in Australia.
Awarded By: Australian College of Community Services and Care (RTO ID 45361)
Qualification Status: Current
Total Upfront Cost $1399
Payment Plan $2000 (weekly payments of $50)
To complete this qualification, you will need access to:
- A computer with reliable internet access and a web browser
- A device to record video
- A calculator
- Digital presentation media (e.g. PowerPoint, video presentation, infographics, etc.)
While there are no entry requirements for this qualification, ACCSC requires that learners:
- Minimum age 18
- Provide a valid USI
- Be eligible to study in Australia with the Australian College of Community Services and Care
- Hold the required criminal and working with children checks (if applicable)
- Be able to arrange a suitable work placement that meets all requirements outlined in the work placement resource checklist. Click here to preview the checklist.
- Confirm that they have access to a suitable work place to complete the required work placement hours prior to being accepted for enrolment. Click here to preview terms and conditions
- and have one of the following:
- Australian Citizenship
- Australian Permanent Resident
- Must hold a visa that allows domestic study (non-CRICOS)
Our learning material and learning management system is designed with the student in mind, ensuring it is easy to study.
Recognition of prior learning (RPL) is available to suitable ACCSC learners who have at least three to five years of relevant industry experience. Eligible learners will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge and skills and gain RPL through our assessment only pathway.
For more information about our RPL process please see the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer Policy.
Course Units
This course requires 15 Core Units and 3 Elective Units
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 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
Elective Units
- CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
- CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues
- CHCAGE002 Implement falls prevention strategies
Work Placement
Learners must undertake 120 hours of work placement to complete this qualification. Learners will need to organise their own placement at a site that meets all requirements of the Workplace Resources Checklist.
Online Study Mode
ACCSC will provide the following resources:
- One-on-one trainer support
- Online Learner Dashboard
- Training products and learning support materials
Dedicated Trainer and After Hours Support
ACCSC provides learners with a dedicated trainer to support them through their learning journey. Trainers have extensive industry experience allowing them to not only support learners in their learning journey and give guidance when entering or advancing in the workforce. Administrative support is available after hours.
Career Outcomes
Learners undertaking this course can apply it to many potential career outcomes, including:
- Community Program Coordinator
- Residential Care Worker
- Support Worker (Community Services)
- Care supervisor
- Accommodation Support Worker
- Personal care worker
- Personal care giver
- Assistant Hostel Supervisor
- Personal care assistant
- Residential care officer
- Day Activity Worker
- Care Team Leader
Free Student Membership with Australian Association Of Community, Aged And Disability Workers
The Australian Association Of Community, Aged And Disability Workers (AACAD) supports learners undertaking community-focussed studies. To show their support, they’re offering free memberships to AACAD for current learners enrolling in relevant qualifications. Get all the benefits of membership and get to know the industry you’re preparing to enter by joining today.
Nationally Recognised Qualification
All ACCSC’s qualifications are nationally recognised on the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). For more information on the AQF or about CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support, go to www.yourcareer.gov.au.
Fast Assessment Turnaround
ACCSC prides itself on its fast turnaround facilitating individualised study plans, allowing learners to work at their own pace.
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