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Certificate IV in Ageing Support at Macquarie Fields

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Class details

Schedule Pace and number of hours.

Full Time

Delivery Method of course delivery.

Combination

Duration

Course duration Total time required to complete a course.

6 months

Start date First day of attendance online or on campus.

Next intake

End date Final day of attendance online or on campus.

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Time Commitment

Class time Dedicated hours required each week in either online or on campus classes.

19 hours

Additional study time The minimum recommended hours you will need to commit to your studies outside of class hours. This may include private study, work placements and research.

3 hours

Fee details

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

$11,330

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

Proposed timetable What time classes run

This course is currently scheduled on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays from 9:00am to 2:30pm, and Thursdays from 9:00am to 1:00pm, there is also additional online learning that you are required to complete.

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.

  • Applying with us is easy, though the exact process does depend on your course and any prerequisites that go with it. Be sure to read all course information carefully to make sure it is the right qualification, location and study type for you. As you progress through the application and enrolment process you will be prompted to provide additional information.

    For further information or assistance, call 13 7974.

Materials needed

To complete this course, the following materials are required:

  • You will need to provide for yourself the following resources which you will keep when you complete your study:

    • First Aid Book: $15.00
    • Clinical Uniform(shirt): $20.00

  • Please Note: Students are not required to purchase if they already have these items.

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.

  • To be enrolled in this course, you need to be able to provide evidence that you:

    • have a current NSW Working With Children Check (for volunteers)
    • a current National Police Check - Please note having a criminal conviction may prevent you from accessing a suitable work placement.
    • a Vaccination serology - record card provided at orientation.

  • To successfully complete this course, you will need to:

    • complete 240 hours of work placement. Work placement will be completed in six one week block sessions held during Monday to Friday with start times from 6:00am throughout the semester.

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

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Course delivery Combination study

Learn through a combination of classroom based, online and/or workplace activity. For example, you may participate in scheduled classroom activity, have an element of self-directed learning with online content, and/or receive supervised training while on the job, doing work experience, or on placement.

Classroom activity will be scheduled, but online learning can provide more flexibility. Teacher support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.

Macquarie Fields

TAFE NSW Macquarie Fields is located opposite the Glenquarie town centre, within walking distance of both Glenfield and Macquarie Fields train stations. As Sydney’s south west experiences significant change in its demographics and landscape, TAFE NSW Macquarie Fields continues to look for new and innovative ways to meet the ever changing needs of our students and the local community.

Campus address

32 Victoria Road Macquarie Fields 2564

Parking on campus grounds is available.

Refer to your local bus timetables, visit transportnsw.info

Macquarie Fields Station is 2500 metres from campus.

Facilities

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

  • Fitness facilities

  • Macarthur Building Industry Skills Centre

  • State-of-the-art computing facilities

Student support

We're here for you. Get help and assistance with nearly every aspect of your study life - from study support and student resources, to counselling, guidance, and help finding jobs or accommodation.

  • Mon 9 AM - 5 PM
  • Tue 9 AM - 5 PM
  • Wed 9 AM - 5 PM
  • Thu 9 AM - 5 PM
  • Fri 9 AM - 5 PM
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed