Certificate IV in Ageing Support
- National Course Code: CHC43015
- TAFE NSW code: CHC43015-01V02-21STL-209
Location – St. Leonards (Advanced Entry)
Study Type
Full Time
Course Start Date
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Study Commitment
20 Hours per week
Duration
18 Weeks
- Nationally Recognised Training
- Traineeship Allowed
- This training is fully government-subsidised under JobTrainer
Course Details
The nationally accredited Certificate IV in Ageing Support will enable you make a difference in the lives of others and lead from the front as an aged care team leader. Gain a deep working knowledge of aged care, uncover your personal leadership style and get on-the-job experience in this high demand area.
LEARN NEW SKILLS
Through a mix of theory and practical course work, learn to:
- Provide person centred care and strengths based practice
- Advocate for the interests and rights of your clients
- Coordinate services and interventions
- Deliver care services to palliative clients and clients with dementia
- Lead teams of staff
DEVELOP YOUR TALENT
Develop the attributes to help you get ahead:
- Empathy and patience
- Great organisation and time management
- Ability to effectively manage and resolve conflict
ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS
Completing this course provides you with:
- A nationally recognised qualification at Certificate IV level
- A pathway to a rewarding career or further study
Career opportunities:
- Aged care team leader
- Home care support worker
- Community care worker
- Aged care worker
- Home care planner
- Direct care worker
GROW YOUR CAREER
Take your career further with the:
- Diploma of Nursing
- Diploma of Community Services
- Diploma of Mental Health
When you study with TAFE NSW, we want you to succeed. Entry requirements allow us to make sure that you have the right pre-existing knowledge and skills to achieve your chosen qualification. You will need to provide evidence that you meet the requirements listed in this section.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
There are no entry requirements for this qualification. You can enrol now.
Traineeship
TAFE NSW also offers the Certificate IV in Aging Support as a traineeship. To be eligible to enrol as a trainee you must:
- Be employed in the aged care industry as this course is delivered in the workplace
- Have a signed traineeship contract
Thinking about a traineeship? Enquire today.
COURSE SUCCESS REQUIREMENTS
During your study, you will need to meet specific requirements to complete your course work.
You need to meet the following requirements to be able to undertake work placement. Your teacher will let you know when you need to provide evidence of:
- Australian National Police Record Check
- Working with Children Check (WWCC) depending on your work placement
- Any additional evidence your work placement provider requires
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.
During your course you will attend a one-day workplace orientation, and complete one of the following levels of mandatory work placement hours:
- 120 hours (15 days) of work placement - if you are already working in the industry
- 240 hours (30 days) of work placement - if you are new to the industry
Depending on your mode of study, TAFE NSW will either arrange your work placement for you or support you to find one.
IS THIS COURSE RIGHT FOR YOU?
To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:
- An interest in working with people
- The ability to work independently
- Empathy and patience
- Good organisation and time management skills
- A reasonable level of fitness and flexibility to carry out first aid and manual handling
If you need help preparing for study, contact us about your options.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
With 130 locations across the state, TAFE NSW tailors qualifications to meet the needs of the local community and specific student groups (like apprentices, fast-tracked and online students). To make sure this course is the right fit for you, we will need you to demonstrate that you can meet the additional requirements below.
There are no specific entry requirements for this course but there is a screening literacy and numeracy assessment. All students will be required to complete an online enrolment. Each student will be required to complete 120 hours of practical experience in an accredited Ageing/Disability service.
- Must have completed Cert III Individual Support (Ageing, Home and Community)
-National Criminal Record Check
To successfully complete this course:
Each student will be required to complete a minimum of 120 hours of practical experience in an accredited residential aged care facility.
You will be required to attain a level of literacy level 3. You must complete each of the units and the workplace component to a satisfactory level.
- A Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) level at ACSF Level 3 when commencing the course and basic computer skills. This will be assessed as part of your enrolment process.
Discover the skills you need for the job you want at the TAFE NSW Information Sessions, 21-25 June 2021.
INFORMATION SESSIONS
To find out more about this course, meet our teachers and receive information about enrolment and next steps, attend an information session.
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, 15 June 2021 | 10:00am to 12:00pm | St Leonards TAFE, Cameraygal Building Level 3 Room J.3.11 or |
| Tuesday, 15 June 2021 | 10:00am to 12:00pm | Microsoft Teams Join Information Session Here |
| Tuesday, 15 June 2021 | 4:00pm to 6:00pm | Microsoft Teams Join Information Session Here |
| Monday, 21 June 2021 | 10:00am to 12:00pm | St Leonards TAFE, Cameraygal Building Level 3 Room J.3.11 or |
| Monday, 21 June 2021 | 10:00am to 12:00pm | Microsoft Teams Join Information Session Here |
| Monday, 21 June 2021 | 4:00pm to 6:00pm | Microsoft Teams Join Information Session Here |
| Wednesday, 30 June 2021 | 10:00am to 12:00pm | St Leonards TAFE, Cameraygal Building Level 3 Room J.3.11 or |
| Wednesday, 30 June 2021 | 10:00am to 12:00pm | Microsoft Teams Join Information Session Here |
| Wednesday, 30 June 2021 | 4:00pm to 6:00pm | Microsoft Teams Join Information Session Here |
STUDY COMMITMENT
This is a full time blended course. You will need to attend approximately 20 hours of class, over 2 days a week, for 18 weeks. As well as the in-class component, you will need to complete approximately 10.5 hours of other study per week.
You may also be required to complete approximately 2.5 hours of additional study each week outside of class hours, including Private study, Moodle, textbook, online videos, assignment preparation.
** IS THIS COURSE RIGHT FOR YOU? **
The course is aimed at those who wish to work or those who are currently working in the community and/or residential setting and seeking a qualification. Many of the learners are International students. Learners present from a variety of different backgrounds and ages.
Must have completed Cert III Individual Support (Ageing, Home and Community) .
There are no specific entry requirements for this course but there is a screening literacy and numeracy assessment. All students will be required to complete an online enrolment. Each student will be required to complete 120 hours of practical experience in an accredited Aged Care facility.
SERVICES AND STUDY SUPPORT
We offer student services and study support to ensure you can achieve your goals. Learn about TAFE NSW Student Services
As a TAFE NSW student in this course, you will have access to:
- LinkedIn Learning (formerly Lynda.com)
- Smarthinking - after hours online study support service
- Easy computing online short courses
- Access to local TAFE libraries
- Accessibility and Disability Support Services
- Access to Read&Write learning support software at TAFE and at home
The way you learn may change during your enrolment to ensure the best learning experience or to keep you safe as COVID-19 restrictions change, and some of our face to face classes may change to online or virtual classroom learning. Also, to ensure that we keep you safe while studying, we may modify our face to face classes to meet physical distancing requirements and increased cleaning on campus. If work placement and the demonstration of practical skills are requirements of your course, there may be a modification or delay in the planned timeframe due to COVID-19 impacts. Be assured, we'll keep you informed every step of the way.
This course is currently scheduled on Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00am to 4:00pm. This timetable may change and will be confirmed by your teacher.
This is a fully government-subsidised JobTrainer course. Eligibility criteria applies.
SMART AND SKILLED FEES
This course is government-subsidised, meaning you pay a portion of the full course fee to TAFE NSW and the NSW Government will pay the balance. However, you must meet certain eligibility criteria for this to apply.
Depending on your previous qualifications and experience, your fee may be less than the maximum fee quoted. Your actual fee and eligibility for concession/exemption will be calculated and confirmed during the enrolment process. Payment plans are available through TAFE NSW for Smart and Skilled eligible qualifications.
For further information about eligibility and explanations of the different fee categories, visit Are You Eligible?
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
You will need to provide for yourself the following resources which you will keep when you complete your study:
TAFE NSW Individual support in Australia Ageing Disability Home and community care, VETRes, Australia
TAFE NSW First Aid textbook, 8th Ed. VETRes, Australia
Recommended Text
TAFE NSW Study Guide Individual support in Australia Ageing Disability Home and community care, VETRes, Australia
National Criminal Record Check
Vaccinations as required cost due to individual circumstance
READ BEFORE YOU ENROL
Learn about TAFE NSW Fees
Learn about TAFE NSW Payment/Funding
RECOGNITION
Recognition is a process of acknowledging previously completed qualifications, skills, knowledge or experience relevant to your course. This may reduce the amount of learning required, reduce your course fees and allow you to achieve your qualification faster.
Learn about Recognition at TAFE NSW Recognition
Enrolments for this course have now closed.
Enquire now and we will contact you when enrolments open. Visit our Online Courses to view our range of study options that you can start anytime.
Core Units
| Number | Title |
|---|---|
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
| HLTWHS002 | Follow safe work practices for direct client care |
| CHCCCS023 | Support independence and wellbeing |
| CHCPAL001 | Deliver care services using a palliative approach |
| CHCCCS011 | Meet personal support needs |
| HLTAAP001 | Recognise healthy body systems |
| CHCCCS025 | Support relationships with carers and families |
| CHCAGE001 | Facilitate the empowerment of older people |
| CHCPRP001 | Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships |
| CHCAGE005 | Provide support to people living with dementia |
| CHCCCS006 | Facilitate individual service planning and delivery |
| CHCADV001 | Facilitate the interests and rights of clients |
| CHCLEG003 | Manage legal and ethical compliance |
| CHCAGE003 | Coordinate services for older people |
| CHCAGE004 | Implement interventions with older people at risk |
Elective Units
| Number | Title |
|---|---|
| HLTAID003 | Provide first aid |
| BSBMGT401 | Show leadership in the workplace |
| HLTHPS006 | Assist clients with medication |
Whether you're a school leaver, an aspiring apprentice, looking to kickstart a career, or you're upskilling, reskilling, or re-training, there's a TAFE NSW course to give you the skills you need for the job you want.
Course Location
St Leonards
213 Pacific Highway,
St Leonards
Phone
131 601
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