VET National Code: CHC52021 | CRICOS Course Code:

CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support

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**Important Notice

This course has been superseded by and is not equivalent CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support

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This qualification includes areas such as delivering care, promote well-being, and ensure a safe environment for older adults. The qualification covers areas like daily living assistance, emotional support, communication, and teamwork. It equips you to provide quality care and make a real difference in their lives.

For further information on this qualification; please visit:

https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/chc43015

Course ID
CHC43015
Campus
Melbourne, Sydney
Level
Certificate IV
Method
Face to Face, Online
This qualification represents the role of support workers who carry out specialized tasks and functions in aged care services, whether in residential, home, or community-based settings. These workers are accountable for their own performance within established organizational guidelines, ensuring quality service delivery by developing, facilitating, and reviewing individualized service plans and delivery.

Occupational titles may include:

  • Aged or Disabled Carer/Supervisor
  • Home and Community Carer/Supervisor
  • Assistant in Nursing (AIN)
  • Personal Care Assistant
  • Residential Care Worker

To Apply for courses as an international student, please complete the Enrolment Form with the required supporting documents.

CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support

Intake Dates

We have intakes for every month throughout the year for both Sydney and Melbourne Campus. 

Entry Requirements


Students must be over 18 years of age,

Students must have completed an overseas equivalent of Year 12 or higher qualification.

Students must have either an IELTS score of 5.5 total or above with no band lower than 5.0 or equivalent.

For more information please contact SMC Admission Officer /Marketing Officer.

Entry requirements will be checked at enrollment in line with the RTO’s Student entry requirements, selection, enrolment and orientation policy.

At SMC, our International students are expected to meet minimum English Language requirements in line with the RTO’s Student entry requirements, selection, enrollment and orientation policy. Student are also required to complete Identify Learners Needs Form to complete the Language, Literacy and Numeracy analysis for each student before relevant corrective actions are implemented.

Course Structure and Mode of Delivery

There are 18 units of competency in this qualification.52 weeks i.e. a total of 4 Terms (3 terms of 10 weeks plus 1 term of 14 weeks (including 5 weeks of work-placement) plus up to 8 weeks of holidays (2 weeks each at the end of each term) The elective units are to be chosen as follows: up to 3 units from general elective units ( Click here to go to E-Learning site ).

Following 18 units need to be completed. These include 15 core units and 3 elective units as per training package requirements:

Resources

Students will be provided with access to the following resources required to complete the qualification successfully upon enrollment:


Classroom

Tables and chairs

Whiteboard

Data projector

VCR/DVD Player and TV

Computer Lab

Software such as Microsoft Office and MYOB

PPT Slides

Unit of Competency

Assessments

Assessment Methods

Assessment is structured throughout the course. If students are unable to achieve competency, additional support is provided through mentoring and access to re-assessment as outlined in our policies and procedures. Assessment requires achievement across all tasks to demonstrate competence and includes:


Direct observation i.e., simulated off-the-job situation that reflects the workplace.

Product based methods i.e., reports, displays, work samples, role plays, and presentations.

Portfolio i.e., written documents, photographs, videos or logbooks.

Questioning i.e., written or oral questioning, conducting interviews and questionnaires.

Course Credit

Students who have completed corresponding units of competency and/or units contained within the packaging rules can apply for Credit Transfer. For more information, see our current policies and procedures at our Download section. Click here to go to downloads

Pathways from the CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support

After achieving the CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support, candidates can explore advanced roles.
If you successfully complete the CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support, you may be able to pursue the following related qualifications:
CHC52015 Diploma of Community Services
This course might include a pathway to university, which are subject to change. Please speak to one of our Education Consultants for more information.

Other Information

Before enrollment, each student should ensure they meet the following requirements:


Read and understand the complete student handbook available at https://sydneymetrocollege.edu.au/student-handbook

Read and understand all policies and procedures available as https://www.sydneymetrocollege.edu.au/downloads/

Provide the organisation with their USI number. For more information, please visit https://www.usi.gov.au/students/create-your-usi

A student may require to complete a SMC LLN test.

*Conditions apply

SMC reserves the right to discontinue or alter any course date, tuition or service fee, location, timetable or staffing without prior notice.