This qualification is designed to meet the needs 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.
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.
Course Outline | |||||
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Qualification Code & Name | CHC43015 - Certificate IV in Ageing Support | Qualification Duration | 52 Weeks (Terms 1-3 of 10 Weeks & Term 4 of 14 Weeks) | ||
Terms Term Duration: Term 1 to 3 consists of 10 weeks and Term 4 of 14 weeks. |
Unit Code | Unit Name | Core / Elective Unit | ||
Term 1 | HLTWHS002 | Follow safe work practices for direct client care | Core | ||
CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people | Core | |||
CHCCCS023 | Support independence and wellbeing | Core | |||
CHCAGE005 | Provide support to people living with dementia | Elective | |||
Term Break (2 Weeks) | |||||
Term 2 | CHCPAL001 | Deliver care services using a palliative approach | Core | ||
HLTAAP001 | Recognise healthy body systems | Core | |||
CHCAGE002 | Implement falls prevention strategies | Elective | |||
CHCADV001 | Facilitate the interests and rights of clients | Core | |||
CHCCCS017 | Provide loss and grief support | Elective | |||
Term Break (2 Weeks) | |||||
Term 3 | CHCLEG003 | Manage legal and ethical compliance | Core | ||
CHCAGE001 | Facilitate the empowerment of older people | Core | |||
CHCAGE003 | Coordinate services for older people | Core | |||
CHCCCS006 | Facilitate individual service planning and delivery | Core | |||
Term Break (2 Weeks) | |||||
Term 4 | CHCCCS025 | Support relationships with carers and families | Core | ||
CHCCCS011 | Meet personal support needs | Core | |||
BSBLDR413 | Lead effective workplace relationships | Elective | |||
CHCAGE004 | Implement interventions with older people at risk | Core | |||
CHCPRP001 | Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships | Core | |||
Work Placement (5 weeks - 120 Hours) | |||||
Term 4 (Continued after Work Placement) | CHCPRP001 | Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships | Core | ||
Term Break (2 Weeks) |
Important Information
Job opportunities to work in as a:
Direct Care Worker
Students who complete this course may wish to continue their education with:
A Course credit is the recognition of prior learning, study, or work experience that allows students to receive credit towards a qualification. It can reduce the course duration and cost required to complete a course by exempting students from certain units if they have already met the learning outcomes. This process is outlined on the Sydney Metro College website under the download section in the Student Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning Policy.
Sydney Metro College has the following entry requirements:
International students must:
*Note that other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL can be accepted. Students are required to provide their results so that it can be confirmed they are equivalent to IELTS 5.5.
The qualification is delivered over 52 weeks, consisting of 4 terms – 3 terms of 10 weeks each and 1 term of 14 weeks, plus up to 8 weeks of term breaks (2 weeks per term), including public holidays.
This program is delivered face-to-face and is classroom-based. All units are delivered and assessed using a combination of the following instructor–led methods; face-to-face in the classroom, in a simulated environment and blended online accessing learning and assessment via the E- learning platform. A mandatory 120 hours of work-placement is required working within an Approved Service.
Still have further questions or need clarification, please contact our administrations team: admissions@sydneymetrocollege.edu.au