Certificate IV in Ageing Support

CHC43015

This page is updated when information changes, but it's always best to talk to your training provider to confirm course details before you enrol.

Overview

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.

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.

There are 120 minimum work placement hours required for this unit.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

  • Financial help

    • Government funding is available for this course. Check your eligibility for:

      • Career Boost (general)
      Check your eligibility

  • Cost

    Course costs can vary by provider and location. Ask your training provider for a cost estimate.

    • VET Student Loans are not available
    • You may need to pay for equipment or materials.

    To see how government funding could help to reduce the cost of your course, check your eligibility for funding.

  • On-the-job training

    • Completing this course through a traineeship can help you to learn the skills you need.

    This traineeship is available:

    • Aged Care Activity Worker

    This course has 120 mandatory work placement hours.

  • Entry requirements

    This course doesn't have any entry requirements. It could be a good starting point for your career.

  • Duration

    You complete this course when you’ve learned the skills, not after a set amount of time. The times shown are estimates.

    • Through traineeship:
      2 years
    • Qualification only:
      6 months – 2 years

  • Delivery options

    You may be able to access this training in these ways:

    • Workplace-based
    • Some classroom learning
    • Part-time available
    • Partially online
    • Practical learning

Course content

This course is made up of units.

All courses have core units—these are mandatory for completing the course. Most courses also have elective units, which you can choose from to suit your needs and interests. Not all training providers offer every elective, so check with your provider to find out which electives they can offer you.

For more information about course content, talk to your training provider or visit the National Training Register.

Unit Unit type
Coordinate services for older people Core
Deliver care services using a palliative approach Core
Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships Core
Facilitate individual service planning and delivery Core
Facilitate the empowerment of older people Core
Facilitate the interests and rights of clients Core
Follow safe work practices for direct client care Core
Implement interventions with older people at risk Core
Manage legal and ethical compliance Core
Meet personal support needs Core
Provide support to people living with dementia Core
Recognise healthy body systems Core
Support independence and wellbeing Core
Support relationships with carers and families Core
Work with diverse people Core
Address the needs of people with chronic disease Elective
Administer and monitor medications Elective
Apply and use basic oral health products Elective
Apply fluoride varnish Elective
Assist clients with medication Elective
Assist in the development of meals and menus to meet dietary and cultural requirements Elective
Assist with screening and management of nutritional risk Elective
Assist with the monitoring and modification of meals and menus according to individualised plans Elective
Confirm physical health status Elective
Contribute to planning and implementation of care services using a palliative approach Elective
Coordinate and monitor home-based support Elective
Coordinate client directed services Elective
Demonstrate leadership in the workplace Elective
Develop and implement service programs Elective
Develop and use strategies for communication with augmentative and alternative communication systems Elective
Develop, implement and review quality framework Elective
Facilitate community participation and social inclusion Elective
Facilitate independent travel Elective
Facilitate ongoing skills development using a person-centred approach Elective
Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support Elective
Facilitate workplace-based learning Elective
Follow basic food safety practices Elective
Identify and report abuse Elective
Implement continuous improvement Elective
Implement falls prevention strategies Elective
Inform and support patients and groups about oral health Elective
Lead effective workplace relationships Elective
Maintain a high standard of service Elective
Maintain business resources Elective
Maintain work health and safety Elective
Manage and promote diversity Elective
Manage budgets and financial plans Elective
Manage partnership agreements with service providers Elective
Manage work health and safety Elective
Meet statutory and organisation information requirements Elective
Mentor in the workplace Elective
Plan for the provision of pastoral and spiritual care Elective
Plan health promotion and community intervention Elective
Process and maintain workplace information Elective
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety Elective
Provide Advanced First Aid Elective
Provide First Aid Elective
Provide food service Elective
Provide loss and grief support Elective
Provide or assist with oral hygiene Elective
Provide pastoral and spiritual care Elective
Provide person-centred services to people with disability with complex needs Elective
Provide suicide bereavement support Elective
Provide support in dysphagia management Elective
Recognise and respond to crisis situations Elective
Respond to client language, literacy and numeracy needs Elective
Transport individuals Elective
Use basic oral health screening tools Elective
Use business software applications Elective
Use communication to build relationships Elective
Work in an alcohol and other drugs context Elective
Work with forced migrants Elective
Work with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness Elective
Work with people with mental health issues Elective

Job prospects

The Certificate IV in Ageing Support sets you up for roles like these, but the skills you learn could take you even further.

  • Registered Nurse (Aged Care)

    ANZSCO 254412

    Registered Nurses (Aged Care) provide nursing care to the elderly in community settings, residential aged care facilities, retirement villages and health care facilities.

    Recommended education level:
    Bachelor degree or higher

  • Community Worker

    ANZSCO 411711

    Develop and implement plans to improve life in the local community.

    Recommended education level:
    Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree

  • Residential Care Officer

    ANZSCO 411715

    Residential Care Officers provide care and supervision for children or disabled persons in group housing or institutional care.

    Recommended education level:
    Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree

  • Aged and Disabled Carer

    ANZSCO 423111

    Provide companionship and practical support to aged and disabled persons in their own homes

    Recommended education level:
    Certificate II or III

  • Nursing Support Worker

    ANZSCO 423312

    Nursing Support Workers provide limited patient care under the direction of nursing staff.

    Recommended education level:
    Certificate II or III

  • Personal Care Assistant

    ANZSCO 423313

    Personal Care Assistants provide routine personal care services to people in a range of health care facilities or in a person's home.

    Recommended education level:
    Certificate II or III

Training providers delivering Certificate IV in Ageing Support

It's a good idea to research multiple training providers to make sure you're getting the right training for you.

This course has a mandatory work placement. Skills Assure Suppliers help you to arrange a work placement. This service may not be available through other training providers.

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How to enrol in this course

To enrol, choose a training provider that offers this course. You can see provider details on this page.

When you find one that you think suits you, visit their website or contact them directly to confirm details like start dates, fees, funding, delivery locations and delivery options.

The provider will guide you through the enrolment process.

Delivery locations can change as students enrol. If you're doing any workplace-based training, like an apprenticeship, this will take place in a different location from your classroom training. Contact your training provider to confirm delivery locations.
Government funding may be available. Contact your training provider to confirm.
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