Melbourne City Institute of Education
Certificate IV in Ageing Support
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)Ageing support workers work with people from vastly different cultural and social backgrounds, including mothers, fathers, grandparents and great grandparents who need support from others to live with care or in care facilities.
Ageing Support workers:
- support the elderly at home and in regulated care services
- plan support activities to enhance socialisation, good mental health and physical condition of residents and clients
- set up indoor and outdoor activities and entertainment
- support residents and clients exercise their mental agility
Delivery mode
Melbourne City Institute of Education offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Online
Set your own study schedule and balance study with your other commitments.
Work Placement
Work placement: 120 hours
Practical workshops: 4 days over the course duration
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Students must complete a Pre-Training Review, meet the Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Literacy (LLND) skill standards, for Certificate IV level study and demonstrate that they are a suitable candidate for this course.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
Full Tuition Fee: $5,500
Weekly Payments
- $137.50
- Pay in 40 instalments over the length of your course
Monthly Payments
- $550
- Pay in 10 instalments over the length of your course
Career opportunities
The Certificate IV in Ageing Support will prepare you for the following roles.
Aged Care Team Leader
An Aged Care Team Leader supervises and coordinates the delivery of care services to elderly clients in residential or community settings. You migh...
Residential Care Officer
Residential Care Officers lead personal care work teams at nursing homes, aged care facilities, rehabilitation units, adult care facilities, and gr...
Lifestyle Coordinator
A Lifestyle Coordinator organises activities, events and outings for people living in a care facility. You might work in an aged care facility, a g...
Aged Care Worker
Aged Care Workers assist the elderly at aged care facilities or in their own home. They help their clients prepare meals, go shopping, collect medi...
Residential Care Worker
Residential Care Workers work at nursing homes, aged care facilities, rehabilitation units, adult care facilities, and group homes. They provide ch...
Senior Support Worker
A senior support worker takes a leadership role in providing assistance for those in need, including those living with disability and aged citizens...
Support Worker
A support worker provides assistance to those having difficulty living their everyday lives. This aid can come in a variety of forms, including hel...
Aged Care Coordinator
An Aged Care Coordinator oversees the care and support of elderly individuals in various settings, such as residential aged care facilities or comm...
About Melbourne City Institute of Education
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