CHC43015

Certificate IV in Ageing Support

Workplace hybrid

ACT, SA & NSW subsidies available 

24 months

Start date

Monthly intake

Units of study

18 units; 15 core and 3 electives

Work placement

 120 hours

Entry requirements

Entry requirements apply.

Location

Online 

Overview

The CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support qualification reflects the role of workers in the aged care sector operating in residential settings, clients’ homes, and community-based environments. Workers will take responsibility to provide services to people with complex care needs, assist in program development, and deliver individualised care. 

ARC Training Entry Requirements

  • Be an existing worker in the industry;  
  • Complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy assessment and achieve ACSF level 4 across all domains  
  • Be physically fit to be able to assist clients (lifting/bending may be required); 
  • Provide your Unique Student Identifier (USI) 
  • Have reasonable digital literacy skills to participate in an online classroom environment

Possible Job Roles

  • Assistant in nursing 
  • Community care worker 
  • In-home respite worker 
  • Personal care worker 


ARC Training does not guarantee successful completion of this course or guarantee employment.

Duration

Students will complete 55 weeks of training during a 24-month period. * 


*Subject to public holidays and RTO closure periods. 

Work Placement

Students must complete 120 hours of work placement in a care facility. This may be completed in your current workplace if appropriate.

Delivery Mode

The CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support is offered as a workplace hybrid program. 


Hybrid workplace is a blended delivery of online classroom attendance and workplace activities.  

Students must be working in the industry to enrol.  



Each unit of competency will be delivered over four weeks, and students must attend a two-hour mandatory session per unit. 

Qualification Structure

There are 18 units of competency to complete, comprising 15 core units and three elective units of competency. 

Core units

Unit Code Unit Title
HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems
HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
CHCAGE001 Facilitate the empowerment of older people
CHCAGE003 Coordinate services for older people
CHCAGE004 Implement interventions with older people at risk
CHCAGE005 Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCCCS006 Facilitate individual service planning and delivery
CHCCCS011 Meet personal support needs
CHCCCS023 Support independence and well being
CHCADV001 Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance
CHCPAL001 Deliver care services using a palliative approach
CHCPRP001 Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships

Electives

Unit Code Unit Title
CHCCCS017 Provide loss and grief support
CHCCOM006 Establish and manage client relationships
CHCCCS033 Identify and report abuse

Course Cost

Government funding may be eligible for eligible students in ACT, SA and NSW. Please see the relevant state fee schedule.  

 
This course may also be delivered nationally as a fee-for-service offering. 

 

Payment plans with ARC Training are available.

Support Services

  • LLN support 
  • Tutorials 
  • Assessment support

Policies, Terms & Conditions

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