Certificate IV In Ageing Support

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Australia’s population is ageing and there’s a growing need for qualified aged care support professionals

Do you have an ambition to make a real difference in the lives of elderly Australians?

The Certificate IV in Ageing Support will help you to gain the skills you need.

You will learn to support and facilitate the empowerment of older people, to provide support to people with dementia, to recognise healthy body systems, to support relationships with carers and families and to provide individualised support.

Training modules will also focus on managing legal and ethical compliance and following safe work practices for client care.

You will gain the practical skills and knowledge to consider possible career options such as a care supervisor, care team leader, community program coordinator or high performing personal care assistant.

You will be required to complete a total of 120 hours of industry (work) placement over the course of your studies.

Students are required to produce a valid Working with Children Check and a satisfactory police check prior to commencement of the course

Please note: Course duration for part-time students will vary depending on the number of modules undertaken per study period and module availability

Please note: Applications received after 20 September, 2020 will be considered for Study Period 1 which commences on 25 January, 2021.

Enrolments for study period 1 commences on 23 November, 2020.

Course code: CHC43015
On campus: Go to On campus page
Online: Applications Open
International: Not available for International students
Length: Full Time, 1 year. Part Time, 2 years.
Start dates: 25 Jan, 19 April, 12 Jul and 4 Oct

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This course offers an exciting mix of learning activities to ensure you’re equipped with the knowledge and experience required for you to launch straight into a role within aged care. You’ll interact with a virtual, 3D healthcare work environment and respond to simulated workplace scenarios to prepare you for work in the sector.

This flexible online course allows you to study at your own pace with support from teachers, fellow students and student engagement officers every step of the way. Best of all, you can study whenever and wherever you want, giving you the freedom to complete your course alongside work and other commitments.

Course units

Module 1 Working in health and community services

CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services

CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people

Module 2 Managing legal, ethical and safe work

HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care

CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance

Module 3 Healthy body systems

HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems

Module 4 Supporting independence

CHCCCS023 Support independence and well being

CHCCCS011 Meet personal support needs

Module 5 Ageing Support

CHCAGE001 Facilitate the empowerment of older people

CHCAGE005 Provide support to people living with dementia

CHCPAL001 Deliver care services using a pallative approach

Module 6 Home and Community Support

CHCCCS025 Support relationships with carers and families

CHCADV001 Facilitate the interests and rights of clients

Module 7 Individual Service Planning

CHCCCS006 Facilitate individual service planning and delivery

CHCCCS021 Respond to suspected abuse

CHCPRP001 Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships

Module 8 Supporting Older People at Risk

CHCAGE004 Implement interventions with older people at risk

CHCAGE002 Implement falls prevention strategies

CHCAGE003 Coordinate services for older people

Career pathways

Nationally recognised training	Certificate IV In Ageing Support	Diploma Of Community Services
Possible job outcome	personal caregiver/ worker care supervisor residential care worker community program coordinator	migrant / refugee advocate community corrections officer domestic violence outreach worker case manager child protection practitioner youth worker juvenile justice support worker

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Admission requirements

Applicants are required to complete BSKB and must obtain exit level 3 in both literacy and numeracy (working at level 4)., Chisholm Online students must also meet the requirements of the Chisholm Online Service Standards - https://www.chisholm.edu.au/study-online/how-studying-online-works/online-service-standards., 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 will be unable to complete full course requirements without completing placement.

Fees

Indicative course fees	Concession		Full fee paying
Module 1 Working in health and community services	$65.80	$329.00	$878.50
Module 2 Managing legal, ethical and safe work	$98.70	$493.50	$1,317.75
Module 3 Healthy body systems	$65.80	$329.00	$878.50
Module 4 Supporting independence	$131.60	$658.00	$1,757.00
Module 5 Ageing Support	$164.50	$822.50	$2,196.25
Module 6 Home and Community Support	$159.80	$799.00	$2,133.50
Module 7 Individual Service Planning	$244.40	$1,222.00	$3,263.00
Module 8 Supporting Older People at Risk	$188.00	$940.00	$2,510.00
Payable	$1,118.60	$5,593.00	$14,934.50

*Indicative fees as published are based on typical annual student contact hours per course, and are subject to change, given individual circumstances at enrolment.
Check here to see if you are eligible for government-subsidised training. Training to eligible students is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding.

Help with fees

With Chisholm Online, you only pay for the module of study you enrol in. Talk to our Student Engagement Team on 1300 275 265 for more information about payment.

Scholarships

Annual scholarships may be available to eligible students suffering financial hardship through the Caroline Chisholm Education Foundation. Find our 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

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