Certificate IV in Ageing Support
Quick Facts
Study method
Location
250 Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC, 3000
1/13 Watton Street, Werribee, VIC, 3030
Duration
Recognition/Accreditation
Course provider
Entry requirements
- Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident
- Preferred age 18 years of age and above
- People with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Enrolment is subject to the person being able to undertake all tasks and requirements of the course.
- Working with Vulnerable People Checks, national Police Check and First Aid to participate in work-placement.
This course is eligible for government funding which covers the full tuition fee. 
To check your eligibility go to the Funding Checklist.
Outline
This nationally recognised course is ideal if you are looking to develop your career in the highly rewarding aged and community care industry. Ageing support workers provide a range of support services to people who require specialised assistance, based on individual needs to improve their quality of life. After successfully completing this course, you will have the skills and knowledge required to work and take responsibility for your own work and some limited responsibility for the outputs of others working in a wide range of support roles. Take the first step now to a leadership role in ageing support.
Content
Core units
- HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
- 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 Mandatory 120 hours of work-placement
- 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
Elective units
- CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services
- CHCDIS007 Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability
- HLTHPS006 Assist clients with medication
Careers
- Personal Care Assistant
- Aged Care Worker
- Activities Officer
- Community Support Worker
- Care Supervisor/Team Leader
- Program Coordinator
Salary Expectations
Fees
Full course tuition
Fully funded
Government funded tuition
Enrolment/Materials fee
Funding
Who qualifies for funding?
We provide free government funding eligibility checks for our students, supporting them to access the education they deserve.
You are an Australia citizen, Australian permanent reisdent, or a New Zealand citizen
*If you are under 20 years of age as of 1 January this year, this rule does not apply.
Related courses
This qualification reflects the roles of community services, case management and social housing workers involved in the managing, co-ordinating and delivering of person-centred services to individuals, groups and communities.
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