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National code: CHC43015

Certificate IV in Ageing Support at Western Connect

Class details

Schedule Pace and number of hours.

Workplace

Delivery Method of course delivery.

Workplace

Duration

Course duration Total time required to complete a course.

9 months

Start date First day of attendance online or on campus.

Any time

End date Final day of attendance online or on campus.

Time Commitment

Class and study time The average amount of time each week you’ll spend in class attendance and participation, directed study, and any required work placements. You may also need to do additional hours of self-directed study.

11 hours per week

Fee details

Full fee This is the non-subsidised fee for the course. Payment plans may be available.

$11,080

This course may be fee free, or available at a reduced cost.

Proposed timetable What time classes run

Once enrol your teacher will contact you and send out resources and get you set up on Moodle to start the on-line units. After enrolment your teacher will be in regular contact via email, text or phone to support you through the course.

Additional information Other things to know

Assessments

Assessments give you the opportunity to demonstrate what you have learnt and to identify the knowledge or skills that may need further development.

  • Skills assessment: role play scenario, presentation, practical, observation including workplace assessments

  • Knowledge assessment: multiple choice, true or false, short answer questions

  • Case study: case study scenario, reflection

  • Portfolio: samples of work in a workplace environment

  • Project: report, research-based project, journal, essay

Work placement

Work placement provides you with opportunities to respond to situations and circumstances that cannot be replicated in a learning or simulated environment. Work placement strengthens your training and supports continued learning and assessment in the workplace.

  • Please contact the TAFE West Region Hotline on 131601.

Materials needed

To complete this course, the following materials are required:

  • There are no materials needed for this qualification.

Additional entry requirements

To make sure this delivery option is the right fit for you, we will need you to demonstrate that you can meet the additional requirements below.

  • There are no additional requirements for this qualification.

Units Units taught in this course

Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Certificate IV in Ageing Support qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 18 Units of competency, including 15 core and 3 speciality units.

Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.

  • Facilitate the interests and rights of clients CHCADV001

  • Facilitate the empowerment of older people CHCAGE001

  • Coordinate services for older people CHCAGE003

  • Implement interventions with older people at risk CHCAGE004

  • ... 4

Course delivery Studying at your Workplace

You will get your training on the job, supervised by a workplace training officer or your employer. This training is undertaken at your place of employment. Work-based learning may also include completing work-based projects while under supervision. You may need to attend an on campus assessment and/or a teacher might need to observe and assess you in a real or simulated environment.

Facilities

TAFE NSW campuses work closely with the community and industry to ensure you have access to the industry standard technologies, equipment and facilities.

  • Blended learning

  • Connected learning on campus

  • Mobile training units

  • Online study

Student support

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  • Mon 9 AM - 4 PM
  • Tue 9 AM - 4 PM
  • Wed 9 AM - 4 PM
  • Thu 9 AM - 4 PM
  • Fri 9 AM - 4 PM
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed