Certificate IV In Ageing Support

This is a Free TAFE for Priority Course. Find out about your eligibility

Advance your skills to work in the aged care sector

Course code

CHC43015

Delivery location

Frankston

International

Not available for International students

Length

Full Time, 1 year.

Start dates

22 February (Frankston)

• Read more about this course

  Experienced teachers who are experts in their field will provide you with a range of factual, technical and procedural knowledge, as well as expand on the theories behind the concepts and practices of person-centred support.
  
  Once successfully completed, you can extend your skills further by studying Chisholm’s Diploma of Nursing or an alternative course in the healthcare field.
  
  Chisholm TAFE is the one of the largest provider of tertiary and vocational education in Melbourne's south east. With state-of-the art facilities, professional training and support, you'll enjoy studying at Chisholm. So why wait? Enquire now.
  
  INHERENT REQUIREMENTS
  Students must be seventeen (17) years and nine (9) months of age to commence the course, and must be eighteen (18) years of age at the commencement of placement.
  
  Entry requirements for this course: core skills for literacy and numeracy range from levels 2 to 3.
  
  Physical:
  - Stand and / or walk for prolonged periods (more than 30 minutes) of time when working within a care role,
  - Lift and or assist in the movement / of a patient(s) of varying size and capacity
  - Provide basic cleaning duties including but not limited to, wiping down surfaces, mopping, carrying cleaning products of varying weights including buckets, cleaning agents and other pieces of equipment between locations and ability to operate a step ladder safely.
  
  Cognitive:
  - Robust interpersonal skills including written, verbal and non-verbal practices.
  - Ability to take and provided structured critical feedback as well as follow basic instructions both written and verbal.
  - Learners must instil sound bedside manners including personal hygiene and general sense for infection control and general WHS practices
  - Learners must have basic computer literacy, including but not limited to the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), email functions, internet browsing and other general computer functions
  - Ability to utilise industry based online platforms and or patient management software
  
  Emotional:
  - Emotional flexibility and stability to cater for varying patient needs and the ability to handle general stressors (meeting deadlines, managing expectations, task management, etc.)
  
  Practical Placement:
  All students entering the course must be aware that to complete the course, including the attendance of any associated practical placements, they must obtain the following prior to practical placement:
  - A valid Working with Children Check,
  - A clear national police check,
  - Required immunisations to undertake practical placement.

• Study units

  Unit code	Unit Description
  CHCAGE003	Coordinate services for older people
  CHCAGE005	Provide support to people living with dementia.
  CHCAGE004	Implement interventions with older people at risk
  CHCADV001	Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
  CHCCCS006	Facilitate individual service planning and delivery
  HLTWHS002	Follow safe work practices for direct client care
  CHCCCS023	Support independence and wellbeing
  CHCCCS025	Support relationships with carers and families
  CHCLEG003	Manage legal and ethical compliance
  CHCCCS011	Meet personal support needs
  CHCPRP001	Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
  CHCPAL001	Deliver care services using a palliative approach
  BSBMGT401	Show leadership in the workplace
  CHCDIV001	Work with diverse people.
  CHCAGE001	Facilitate the empowerment of older people
  CHCAGE002	Implement falls prevention strategies
  CHCCCS007	Develop and implement service programs
  HLTAAP001	Recognise healthy body systems.

• Course and career pathways

  Nationally recognised training	Certificate IV In Ageing Support
  Possible job outcome	residential care worker personal caregiver/ worker

• Skills recognition

  Your current skills, knowledge and experience can help you get a qualification.

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• Admission requirements

  Admission requirements are completion of BKSB assessment with an outcome of ACSF exit level 2 - working level 3, for both literacy and numeracy, Immunisations need to be up to date prior to placement, must be Seventeen (17) years and nine (9) months of age (18 to attend placement), Please note: Students will need a valid Working with Children Check (volunteer) and a clear national police check to undertake practical placement. Students will be unable to complete full course requirements without completing placement., Students need to be able to complete manual tasks associated with therapy assistance and should have a proficient level of physical fitness to be able to complete the course, Students will be unable to complete full course requirements without completing placement.

• Fees

  Fees

  Tuition fees* (GST exempt)
  Free TAFE	FREE
  Concession	$1,375
  Government subsidised	$6,875
  Full fee paying	$18,125
  Mandatory other fees** (GST inclusive)
  Materials	$95
  And one of: Student services – concession (annual) OR	$135
  Student services - no concession (annual)	$270

  *Student tuition fees are correct at time of publishing and are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Please note: Fees will be subject to change if the course runs over two or more calendar years. Check to see if you are eligible for government-subsidised training. Training to eligible students is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding. Students with a disability are encouraged to apply for this course using Skills First funding.
  **You are required to pay additional fees for materials and support services, not covered by your tuition fees. This may include things like learning resources, personal protective equipment/clothing, and vary depending on the course you study. Material fees are also subject to change given individual circumstances. Please note: You will also be required to pay the Student Services fee for each year of enrolment.

• Help with fees

  Payment plans

  At Chisholm, you can spread your tuition costs over the year by making part payments via direct debit on a weekly, fortnightly or monthly basis. Payment plans are available for local students enrolling in certificate level courses only. Read more about payment plans.

  Scholarships

  Annual scholarships may be available to eligible students suffering financial hardship through the Caroline Chisholm Education Foundation. Find out more about the scholarships, which to date have supported more than 150 students with grants ranging from a few hundred dollars to a few thousand, depending on circumstance and the area of study.

  Government-subsidised training

  Check here to see if you are eligible for government-subsidised training. Training to eligible students is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding. Students with a disability are encouraged to apply for this course using Skills First funding.