CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support, Sydney

Duration39 weeks
Placement120 hours
Course fee$1,685
IntakeMonthly

About this course

CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support is for people who want more responsibility in aged care. It goes further than Certificate III, covering medication assistance, complex care needs, dementia and palliative care, and helping older people live with independence and dignity.

Entry requirements

No prior experience or certification is required. A Pre-Training Review is completed before enrolment to confirm the course suits your goals. You also complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) and Digital Literacy questionnaire before enrolment.

Jobs this course prepares you for

Graduates work in roles such as:

Personal Care Worker (Advanced)
Aged Care Team Leader
Care Supervisor
Residential Care Worker
Community Care Coordinator
Support Worker (Complex Care)

What you will study

18 units: 15 core and 3 elective.

Core units

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

Elective units

HLTAID011 Provide first aid
CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services
HLTHPS007 Administer and monitor medications

How the course is delivered

Blended delivery combining face-to-face training, regular live online sessions with your trainer and self-paced study, supported by experienced trainers and a 120-hour vocational placement in an aged care setting.

Includes holidays and 3 weeks of work placement. Typical learners spend up to 1,312 hours.

Course questions

Do I need Certificate III first?

No. Certificate IV is an entry-level qualification too. It is the better fit if you want medication knowledge and supervisory skills from the start. However, a Pre-Training Review (PTR) is essential to confirm enrolment.

Is work placement required?

Yes. A minimum of 120 hours of vocational placement is part of the course. ETC will assist you in organising your work placement, or you can source your own provider with our Vocational Placement Pack.

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Turn a caring nature into a secure career

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Monthly intakes
120 hours of placement
RTO 45622

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