VET National Code: CHC43015 | CRICOS Code: 116072J

CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support

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Level:
Certificate IV
CRICOS Code:
116072J
Delivered Location:
Sydney Campus Only
Duration:
52 Weeks
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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
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

  • Note that the sequence of unit delivery may vary. A timetable with your allocated units for each term will be provided at the beginning of the term.
  • To successfully complete the qualification, a total of 18 units must be completed, including 15 Core units and 3 Elective units as listed above.
  • Course requirements: Completion of 120 hours of Work Placement in an approved Service Centre.

Job opportunities to work in as a:

  • Home Care Support Worker
  • Aged Care Worker
  • Community Care Worker
  • Home Care Planner

Direct Care Worker

Students who complete this course may wish to continue their education with:

  • CHC52021 Diploma of Community Services
  • CHC53315 Diploma of Mental Health
  • A range of other Community Services Diplomas

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:

  • Be at least 18 years of age and have completed Year 12 or equivalent.
  • Participate in a course entry interview to determine suitability for the course and student needs.
  • Have an IELTS* score of 5.5 (test results must be no more than 2 years old). English language competence can also be demonstrated through documented evidence of any of the following:
    • Educated for 5 years in an English-speaking country; or
    • Completed at least 6 months of a Certificate IV level course in an Australian RTO; or
    • Successful completion of an English Placement Test

*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