CHC43015

Certificate IV In Ageing Support

The Certificate IV In Ageing Support (CHC43015) is for students looking for employment in aged care or other community service roles that support the elderly. Students complete a total of 18 units and gain practical, on-the-job skills including: providing support to people with dementia, empowering older persons, maintaining relationships with carers and family, and using a palliative approach to care.To graduate and receive the qualification, each student must complete at least 120 hours of relevant work.

The Certificate IV In Ageing Support (CHC43015) is a nationally recognised training qualification and part of the official Community Services Training Package.

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Delivery mode:
Distance / On Campus / Online / Workplace

Average duration:
18 months

Accreditation:
Nationally recognised training

Work Placement

Students will need to complete work placement supervised by qualified staff. Students will attain real-world understandings of the expectations and skills required to work in this field to prepare you for the workforce.

Suitable For

This course is ideal for people who have the following knowledge, skills or abilities:

Customer and Personal Service

Such as understanding customer needs, providing good quality service, and measuring customer satisfaction.

Problem Sensitivity

Notice when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong, even if you cannot solve the problem.

Psychology

You have a passion for the study of all aspects of behavior and mental processes.

Social Perceptiveness

Understanding why people react the way they do.

Outcomes

This course can help you get a job as:

Job Title

Average Salary

Aboriginal Aged Care Worker

$960 weekly pay

Aged Care Team Leader

$1,150 weekly pay

Diversional Therapy Assistant

$800 weekly pay

Lifestyle Coordinator

$1,050 weekly pay

Residential Care Officer

$1,150 weekly pay

This course can help you progress to:

Job Title

Average Salary

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker

$1,250 weekly pay

Aboriginal Community Care Worker

$1,050 weekly pay

Aboriginal Health Worker

$1,050 weekly pay

Aged Care Manager

$1,350 weekly pay

Aged Care Nurse

$1,050 weekly pay

Please note that weekly pay figures are estimates only of what you could possibly earn.

Units of Competency

You will be required to complete a number of units of competencey for this qualifiation. Example units have been provided below but may vary for each provider.

CHCADV001 Facilitate the interests and rights of clients

CHCAGE001 Facilitate the empowerment of older peopl

CHCAGE003 Coordinate services for older people

CHCAGE004 Implement interventions with older people at risk

CHCAGE005 Provide support to people living with dementia

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Government Funding

The Australian government provides funding to help students who are completing the Certificate IV In Ageing Support CHC43015. The type of funding you receive depends on the state that you live in. There are eligibility requirements for each type of funding.

Enquire with a course provider to check your eligibility.

Nationally Recognised Training

This is a nationally recognised course delivered by Registered Training Organisations (RTOs). RTOs are strictly regulated by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA). This guarantees you will be studying a quality-assured and nationally recognised qualification.

Recognition of Prior Learning

RTOs are also able to offer Recognition of Prior Learning for work experience or formal qualifications you may have undertaken to shorten the time you have to study. Ask a course provider for more details during the enrolment process.

Payment Options

Course providers may offer flexible payment options for those who do not wish (or are unable) to pay their tuition fees outright. There is usually a discount for those who pay their tuition fees upfront.

Enquire with a course provider to find out more.