Qualification overview
The Certificate IV in Ageing Support is a comprehensive program designed to equip individuals with advanced skills and knowledge in providing high-quality care and support to elderly individuals.
This course delves deeper into areas such as person-centred care planning, dementia care, palliative care, and leadership within the aged care sector.
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 120 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency.
Upon completion, candidates would be able to study other courses within the Community Services Training Package
Total Length
55 weeks
Study Weeks
48 weeks
Mode of delivery
- 20 hours per week face to face
Entry requirement
- IELTS 5.5 equivalent / Upper-Intermediate English level
- Successful completion of Year 10 or equivalent
- Minimum 18 years of age
Recognition of prior learning / credit transfer
- You will be given the opportunity to reduce your course length through recognition of prior learning or transferring credit from previously completed courses
- Information on units that may cross over with this course from other course we offer can be found here
Units
- CHCAGE001 Facilitate the empowerment of older people
- CHCAGE002 Implement falls prevention strategies
- CHCAGE005 Provide support to people living with dementia
- CHCCCS011 Meet personal support needs
- CHCCCS023 Support independence and wellbeing
- CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
- HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems
- HLTAID011 Provide first aid – It is delivered by a third party at the ALS campus
- HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
- CHCCCS025 Support relationships with carers and families
- CHCPAL001 Deliver care services using a palliative approach
- CHCADV001 Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
- CHCAGE003 Coordinate services for older people
- CHCAGE004 Implement interventions with older people at risk
- CHCCCS006 Facilitate individual service planning and delivery
- CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance
- CHCPRP001 Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
- CHCCCS017 Provide loss and grief support