CHC43015

Certificate IV in Ageing Support

Course Title & Code

CHC43015
Certificate IV in Ageing Support

Career Outcomes

Aged Care Worker,
Personal Care Assistant,
Residential Care Worker,
Diversional Therapist,
Home Care Assistant

Study Method

traineeship
online
campus

Course Start

Enrol anytime

Course Description

This course is ideal for those who have a genuine interest in caring for older people or those with disabilities. Learn techniques to support older people while maintaining their dignity, care for the interests, rights and empowerment of clients, and increase your career opportunities in aged and community care. This certificate is beneficial for industry professionals seeking to advance their skills and knowledge.

CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support will teach you how to provide physical and psychosocial support, including how to support people living with dementia or other illnesses/disabilities, support independence and wellbeing personal care for older individuals, prevent falls, develop and implement service programs, work effectively in a team, communicate with older individuals and their families, and comply with relevant legislation and standards.

Our highly experienced teachers provide one-on-one guidance and support every step of the way to ensure you have the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in the field. To complete this course, you will complete at least 120 hours of work placement with leading industry care providers.

traineeship
online
campus

Traineeship

Cornzal understand that employers need options and flexibility in employee training. We are committed to delivering the flexible training plans you need to get the job done. Choose from workplace training, block training, drop-in days, mobile training, or a mix of all these options.

You must already be employed to enrol as an apprentice or trainee with Cornzal Pty Ltd.

Online

Our online learning refers to instruction that is delivered through various multimedia and Internet platforms and applications. Also referred to as web-based learning, e-learning, computer-assisted instruction, and Internet-based learning.

Campus

The benefit of face-to-face education is a great way to enjoy your studies on campus. With adult learning and an adult environment, you are respected, supported and nurtured.

Attend a campus to learn face-to-face with a teacher in one space, such as a classroom, workshop, laboratory, or simulated environments, or interact with teachers using real-time video or web conference tools. 

Our courses delivered on campus have a combination of online and classroom-based learning. You will also be expected to undertake additional personal study to complete the course requirements.

Mixed Mode (blended)

Gain the flexibility you need when studying mixed mode with Cornzal. The Certificate IV in Ageing Support consists of online study with on-campus study and mandatory vocational placement. Vocational placement consists of 120 hours direct support work in at least one aged care, home and community, disability or community service organisation. With our online study, you can conveniently access your trainers via Teams, email, and all learning resources are easily accessed in one online location.

This course will be offered at:

Brisbane Campus – Level 1, 433 Boundary Street, Brisbane

Blackstone Campus – 14 Hill Street, Blackstone

The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete the 15 core and 3 elective units listed below.

UNITS OF COMPETENCY & PROGRAM STRUCTURE
CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support
Unit CodeUnit NameCore/Elective
CHCADV001Facilitate the interests and rights of clientsCORE
CHCAGE001Facilitate the empowerment of older peopleCORE
CHCAGE003Coordinate services for older peopleCORE
CHCAGE004Implement interventions with older people at riskCORE
CHCAGE005Provide support to people living with dementiaCORE
CHCCCS006Facilitate individual service planning and deliveryCORE
CHCCCS011Meet personal support needsCORE
CHCCCS023Support independence and wellbeingCORE
CHCCCS025Support relationships with carers and families CORE
CHCDIV001Work with diverse peopleCORE
CHCLEG003Manage legal and ethical complianceCORE
CHCPAL001Deliver care services using a palliative approachCORE
CHCPRP001Develop and maintain networks and collaborative
 partnerships
CORE
HLTAAP001Recognise healthy body systemsCORE
HLTWHS002Follow safe work practices for direct client careCORE

There are no formal entry requirements for this course. 

You will be required to complete the Learning, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) Assessment to identify any Learning Support needs we can assist you with.

It is recommended that you understand basic business and technology ideas, which may have been acquired through previous training, qualifications and/or work experience.

You will be required to access and use technology to complete the learning assessment activities and resources within this course.

You will need to have the physical capability for manual handling activities.

Skill and knowledge assessments are an essential step in progressing through your course. You may be assessed in a number of ways, including observation, written assessment, questioning, third-party feedback, and if you are currently working in the industry, you may be eligible for recognition of prior learning.

To achieve this qualification, it is a requirement to complete at least 120 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency.

This qualification provides a pathway to work in roles such as:

Aged Care Worker
Personal Care Assistant
Residential Care Worker
Diversional Therapist
Home Care Assistant