COURSE CODE: CHC43015

Certificate IV in Ageing Support

Course Overview

The CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support is designed for students who want to develop advanced skills and knowledge to support older people in aged care and community care environments.

This course focuses on providing person-centred care, supporting independence and wellbeing, managing workplace responsibilities, and working with ageing clients who may have complex support needs.

Training is delivered through face-to-face classes combined with theory, practical activities, and work placement.

Course outcome

After successful completion, students may work as:

Aged Care Support Worker
Personal Care Worker
Residential Care Worker
Community Care Worker
Care Team Leader

Skills you will learn

Students will learn how to:

Provide support to ageing clients
Promote independence and wellbeing
Support people living with dementia
Follow safe work practices in care environments
Communicate effectively with clients and families
Work within legal and ethical requirements

Assessment Methods

Assessment may include:

Written questions
Practical demonstrations
Projects and case studies
Workplace observation during placement

Pathways

After completing this qualification, students may progress to:

Diploma of Community Services
Disability support qualifications
Higher-level health and community services courses

Course Entry Requirements

Students must:

Be 18 years or older
Provide valid identification
Meet Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) requirements

Students may also require:

Police Check
Vaccination requirements for placement
NDIS Worker Screening Check (if applicable)

Course Duration

Full-time or part-time options available
Duration may vary depending on delivery schedule

Delivery Mode

✔ Face-to-face classroom training

✔ Practical activities and case studies

✔ Theory and written assessments

Course Structure

Students are required to complete core and elective units as part of this qualification.

Unit Code	Unit Title	Core / Elective
CHCADV001	Facilitate the interests and rights of clients	Core
CHCAGE001	Facilitate the empowerment of older people	Core
CHCAGE003	Coordinate services for older people	Core
CHCAGE004	Implement interventions with older people at risk	Core
CHCAGE005	Provide support to people living with dementia	Core
CHCCCS006	Facilitate individual service planning and delivery	Core
CHCCCS011	Meet personal support needs	Core
CHCCCS023	Support independence and wellbeing	Core
CHCCCS025	Support relationships with carers and families	Core
CHCDIV001	Work with diverse people	Core
CHCLEG003	Manage legal and ethical compliance	Core
CHCPAL001	Deliver care services using a palliative approach	Core
CHCPRP001	Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships	Core
HLTAAP001	Recognise healthy body systems	Core
HLTWHS002	Follow safe work practices for direct client care	Core
HLTAID011	Provide first aid	Elective
CHCDIS007	Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability	Elective
HLTHPS006	Assist clients with medication	Elective