CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support
Course Details
CAMPUS: Melbourne
DURATION: 40 Weeks
Tuition Fees: See Statement of Fees
Entry Requirements
- 18 years of age or above
- Sufficient Language, Literacy and Numeracy Skills through successful completion of the College's LLN test
Additional Requirement: Participants must undertake a National Police check before commencing work placement.
Description
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.
Workers may be required to demonstrate leadership and have limited responsibility for the organisation and the quantity and quality of outputs of others within limited parameters.
Career Opportunities
- Aged Care Activity Worker
- Care Service Team Leader
- Care Supervisor (Aged Care)
Pathways
After completing CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support, students may continue their studies by enrolling in the following course: HLT54115 Diploma of Nursing
Mode of Study and Assessment Methods
Mode of study includes classroom based training sessions based on theory classes and practical sessions involving small groups and individual activities in a simulated work environment and work placement. Assessment methods include written test, observation, logbook, case study and project.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer
A learner may be able to apply for RPL if they have gained competency from work, other programs, courses, life experience or training provided at work that is relevant to the course. The College recognises the AQF qualifications and statements of attainment issued by other registered training organisations.
Course Contents/ Units of Competency
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CORE UNITS |
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CHCADV001 Facilitate the interests and rights of clients |
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CHCAGE001 Facilitate the empowerment of older people |
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CHCAGE003 Coordinate services for older people |
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CHCAGE004 Implement interventions with older people at risk |
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CHCAGE005 Provide support to people living with dementia |
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CHCCCS006 Facilitate individual service planning and delivery |
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CHCCCS011 Meet personal support needs |
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CHCCCS023 Support independence and well being |
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CHCCCS025 Support relationships with carers and families |
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CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people |
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CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance |
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CHCPAL001 Deliver care services using a palliative approach |
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CHCPRP001 Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships |
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HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems |
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HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care |
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ELECTIVE UNITS |
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CHCCOM002 Use communication to build relationships |
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CHCCCS017 Provide loss and grief support |
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HLTFSE001 Follow basic food safety practices |
Intake Dates: Weekly
Victorian Government Funding
You can check if you are eligible for the Victorian government funding under the Skills First program from the following link: Victorian Government Funding
