CHC43015

Certificate IV in Ageing Support

  • TrainerGhewa Chamma
  • CategoryAgeing Support

Certificate IV in Ageing Support

This course is aimed at individuals looking to progress in the aged care sector. It provides students with the skills and knowledge necessary to offer comprehensive care and support to elderly individuals, including those with complex needs. Graduates will be ready for senior positions in various aged care environments. Instructed by seasoned professionals in the industry, students will learn to assess and meet the complex needs of ageing individuals, gain hands-on experience in personalized care.

  • CRICOS: 114911B
  • Duration: 52 weeks
  • Intake: Jan, Feb, Apr, May, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
  • Delivery Mode: 15 hours in classroom & simulated lab, 5 hours online
  • Units of Competency: 18
  • Language: English

Total Tuition Fees (AUD): 
$9,500

Study Load:
Full-time(20 Hours per week)

Campus:
Sydney CBD & Parramatta

OVERVIEW

ENTRY REQUIREMENT

CURRICULUM

PATHWAY COURSES

FEES AND CHARGES

WORK PLACEMENTS

This course is designed for those who wish to advance their career in the aged care sector. This course equips students with the skills and knowledge to provide comprehensive care and support to elderly individuals, including those with complex needs. Graduates will be prepared for senior roles in various aged care settings. Taught by experienced professionals in the aged care industry, learn to assess and address the complex needs of ageing individuals.Gain practical experience in delivering personalized care and support.Develop advanced skills in supporting the health and well-being of older adults. Understand and apply regulations, standards, and policies in aged care. Enhance leadership and management skills for supervising and coordinating care teams.

General Criteria:

▪ Be over the age of 18
▪ Demonstrate a good command of written and spoken English

Academic Criteria:

Have completed a Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)/Australian Year 12/ Certificate III or above qualification/ equivalent work experience.

English Language Criteria:

▪ To fulfill the English language requirement, students are required to provide verified evidence of IELTS Level 6.0 overall (or equivalent). The test result must be no longer than 2 years old, Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) Level 5.0.

▪ For students who will undertake ELICOS package, check the table below.

▪ If you have completed any AQF qualification at the same level or higher in any discipline area delivered and assessed in English only, will be deemed as meeting the English language entry requirements.

▪ To assess suitability to undertake the course, you must complete a Language Literacy & Numeracy (LLN) assessment—a diagnostic process to identify whether prospective students require LLN support.

Units of CompetencyCore/Elective
CHCADV001 Facilitate the interest and rights of clientsCore
CHCAGE001 Facilitate the empowerment of older peopleCore
CHCAGE003 Coordinate services for older peopleCore
CHCAGE004 Implement interventions with older peopleCore
CHCCCS006 Facilitate individual service planning and deliveryCore
CHCCCS011 Meet personal support needsCore
CHCCCS023 Support relationships with careers and familiesCore
CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical complianceCore
CHCPRP001 Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnershipsCore
CHCPAL003 Deliver care services using a palliative approachCore
HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client careCore
CHCAGE005 Provide support to people living with dementiaCore
CHCCCS014 Support independence and wellbeingCore
CHCCCS041 Recognise healthy body systemCore
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse peopleCore
HLTAID011 Provide First AidElective
CHCCCS001 Address the needs of people with chronic diseaseElective
CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issuesElective
Qualification packaging rules rationale: 15 core units.3 elective units

>> Tuition Fee: AUD 9000

>> Enrolment Fee: AUD 250

>> Work Placement and material Fee: $AUD 250

>> Total cost: AUD 9,500

Some courses that we offer require you to complete a work placement. A work placement is structured workplace learning that is required as part of the course and prepares you for the workforce. The placement is designed to help you better understand what you have learned in classroom training and provides you with the opportunity to perform tasks relating to your course in an appropriate industry setting.

There are many benefits of participating in a work placement. You will have the opportunity to:

• apply the knowledge and skills learned during your course in a workplace setting
• gain skills that are recognised by industry
• get to know an employer.

Invicta Technical College will assist you to find a work placement, or you may find your own work placement. Our partnered organizations, including Nurtured Beginnings and S Antonio Nursing Village, offer excellent opportunities to apply your skills in real-world settings. Nurtured Beginnings is renowned for its commitment to early childhood education and development, allowing you to gain experience in a nurturing educational environment. Meanwhile, S Antonio Nursing Village provides a supportive and dynamic setting for those interested in healthcare and elder care, where you can learn from experienced professionals and contribute to high-quality patient care. These placements are designed to help you integrate theoretical knowledge with practical experience, enhancing your professional growth and preparing you for future career opportunities.

Further information will be provided at your orientation. However, it is important to understand that as a requirement of work placement you will be required to complete a National Police Certificate and some workplaces may require further checks such as working with children and disability worker checks. You will need to pay for these checks yourself and as a guide these checks would be around $50 – $80 each. Further details will be required at orientation.

It is also important to understand that certain workplaces have immunisation requirements. If you have any concerns about these requirements, please speak to us.