Aged Care Services
CHC43015 - Certificate IV in Ageing Support
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Course Overview
This certification is tailored for individuals working as nursing assistants or in comparable positions within aged care services. They are responsible for delivering person-centered care, which involves specialized tasks and duties, in settings such as residential facilities, homes, or community-based setups.
At this level, workers assume accountability for their own tasks within established organizational protocols and ensure high-quality service provision by crafting, supporting, and evaluating personalized service plans and delivery.
Course Details
CHC43015 - Certificate IV in Ageing Support
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Total number of units = 18
- 15 core units
- 3 elective units, consisting of:
- at least 2 units from the electives listed below
- up to 1 unit from the electives listed below, any endorsed Training Package or accredited course – these units must be relevant to the work outcome
All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
There are no pre-entry study or qualification requirements, but to be eligible, you must:
- Reside in Melbourne;
- Possess suitable English language, literacy and numeracy skills (e.g. you will need to be able to read, understand and communicate care requirements on a care plan)
- Provide a copy of your passport or photo identification.
Prior to undertaking practical placement, you will be required to provide:
- Current Police Clearance (no older than six months) or NDIS Worker Screening Check and;
- Have current COVID-19 vaccination & flu vaccinations (unless exempt);
- Students enrolled in this course must have a satisfactory National Police Check (NPC) from Federal Government for practical placement purposes. Students can visit: https://www.afp.gov.au/what-we-do/national-police-checks
Overseas students English Proficiency Level will be tested prior to the commencement of Vocational Education and Training Courses.
All students enrolling on this qualification at Unified WA must have basic computer skills. Students are required to fill in the questions related to computer and internet skills in the Pre-Training Review form provided along with the application form. Students who do not possess basic computing skills will be provided with basic computer user support. students can contact Unified WA for any further information or assistance.
UWA will provide access to computers with required resources during classroom hours to work on assignments and tasks, all learners are expected to have access to a laptop or computer with the Windows 7 operating system or higher at their own cost. Learners should have an active email address for communication and be contactable by phone (mobile or landline) and by mail (postal address). All learners should have access to MS office applications such as Microsoft Word and an email platform at their own cost.
Material Fees will only include printed reading materials and books provided by the institute.
Learners are also required to meet the dress, grooming and personal hygiene standards as outlined in the UWA Student Handbook and as would be expected in the occupation of a Care Worker, including wearing non-slip closed-toe shoes, surgical masks, gloves, goggles, glasses, face shields, gowns, aprons etc.
To achieve the CHC52021- Diploma of Community Services qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 400 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency and ACWA fieldwork placement guideline. Unified WA will work with the learner to schedule a suitable work placement, but prior to undertaking this placement, students will be required to arrange at their own cost:
- Current National Police Records Check (UWA learners can apply for a discounted CVF fee of $18.40 as of May 2020)
- Current Influenza (Flu) vaccine (a requirement of our Host Employers)
- Covid 19 Vaccine and corresponding Covid 19 vaccine certificate. For more details, students can visit https://covid19.homeaffairs.gov.au/vaccinated-travellers and https://www.health.vic.gov.au/covid-19/coronavirus-covid-19
The CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support duration is 52 weeks. The structure is based on 20 hours per week.
Assessment methods used for this course are Knowledge test, Case studies/Observation/Role play/Portfolio/Report, Project/presentation, Practical placement.
People pursuing a career in a facility such as a Nursing Home, Hostel, Residential Care Facility, Aged Care Facility, Retirement Village or Community Health Care Centre.
Graduates may seek employment in the following jobs:
- Assistant in nursing
- Care supervisor
- Day activity worker
- Care team leader
- Hostel supervisor
- Residential care worker
This course at Unified WA will be delivered face to face in a classroom, with access to a simulated environment for a minimum of 20 hours per week.
Suite 3, Level 4, 440 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne, Victoria 3000.
Tuition Fee: $AU18,000
Non-Tuition Fee: $AU 1,500
Estimated Total Course Cost: $AU 19,500
UWA recognises qualifications and statements of attainment issued by other Registered Training Organisations in Australia and offers all students the option of Recognised Prior Learning and Credit Transfer. For further details, please refer to the Student Handbook or enquire on campus by calling at 0430 170 573 or email us at info@unified.vic.edu.au
Unit of competency
Unit code | Unit Title | Core / Electives |
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CHCPRP001 | Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships | Core |
CHCDIV001 | Work with Diverse People | Core |
CHCLEG003 | Manage Legal and Ethical Compliance | Core |
CHCAGE004 | Implement Interventions with Older people at risk | Core |
CHCAGE003 | Coordinate Services for Older People | Core |
HLTAAP001 | Recognise healthy body systems | Core |
CHCCCS011 | Meet Personal Support Needs | Core |
CHCCCS023 | Support Independence and wellbeing | Core |
CHCCCS025 | Support relationships with carers and families. | Core |
CHCPAL001 | Deliver Care Services using a palliative approach | Core |
CHCAGE001 | Facilitate the empowerment of Older people | Core |
CHCAGE005 | Provide Support to people living with dementia | Core |
CHCCCS006 | Facilitate Individual Service Planning and Delivery | Core |
HLTWHS002 | Follow safe work practices for direct client care | Core |
CHCADV001 | Facilitate the interest and rights of clients | Core |
CHCCCS001 | Address the needs of people with chronic diseases | Elective |
CHCDIS009 | Facilitate ongoing skills development using a person-centred approach | Elective |
CHCCCS015 | Provide Individualised Support | Elective |