Certificate IV in Ageing Support
Course 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.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 120 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency.
The CHC43015 – Certificate IV in Ageing Support consists of 18 units of competency. To successfully complete the course, you need to be competent in 15 core units and 3 elective units as listed below:
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
CHCCOM002 | Use communication to build relationships |
HLTHPS006 | Assist clients with medication |
HLTAID003 | Provide first aid |
- 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
| ANZSCO Identifier | 423111 – | Aged Or Disabled Carer |
| Industry Sector | – | Community Services |
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Language: |
English |
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Level: |
AQF Level 4 |