Certificate IV in Ageing Support
Quick Facts
Study method
Location
This qualification is available in the following locations (subject to change pending availability)
Fawkner
Echuca
Dandenong
St Albans
Shepparton
Duration
Recognition/Accreditation
Course provider
Entry requirements
- be an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or NZ citizen
- You will need to be at least 18 years old.
- Pre-training review to ensure student has the appropriate level of Language, Literacy and Numeracy to achieve the competencies. Where a test result is supplied, it must be within the last 12 months.
- May require an Immunisation certificate
- A working with Children Check and in some workplaces, a Police Check, to be accepted into work placement for this qualification
This course is eligible for government funding which covers the full tuition fee. 
To check your eligibility go to the Funding Checklist.
Outline
The Certificate IV in Ageing Support prepares you to care for Australian seniors effectively in residential facilities and their homes, making real change in their lives. This qualification reflects the role of workers in community and/or residential settings who follow an individualised plan to provide person-centred support to people who may require support due to ageing, disability or some other reason. We actively tailor training for people from diverse backgrounds, including those with disabilities and encourage all to apply.
Content
Core units
- HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care (Core)
- CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people (Core)
- CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance (Core)
- CHCADV001 Facilitate the interests and rights of clients (Core)
- CHCAGE001 Facilitate the empowerment of older people (Core)
- CHCCCS006 Facilitate individual service planning and delivery (Core)
- CHCAGE003 Coordinate services for older people (Core)
- CHCPRP001 Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships (Core)
- CHCAGE004 Implement interventions with older people at risk (Core)
- CHCAGE005 Provide support to people living with dementia (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)
- HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems (Core)
Elective units
- CHCDIS007 Facilitate the empowerment of people with a disability (Elective)
- HLTAAP002 Confirm physical health status (Elective)
- VU22733 Identify and provide initial response to family violence risk (Elective)
Careers
- Personal Care Assistant
- Aged Care Worker
- Activities Officer
- Community Support Worker
- Care Supervisor/Team Leader
- Program Coordinator
Salary Expectations
Fees
Full course tuition
Fully funded
Government funded tuition
Enrolment/Materials fee
Funding
Who qualifies for funding?
We provide free government funding eligibility checks for our students, supporting them to access the education they deserve.
You are an Australia citizen, Australian permanent reisdent, or a New Zealand citizen
*If you are under 20 years of age as of 1 January this year, this rule does not apply.
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