Class details
Schedule Pace and number of hours.
Part Time
Delivery Method of course delivery.
Virtual classroom on campus
Duration
Course duration Time required to complete this course.
6 months
Start date First day of attendance online or on campus.
14th Jul 2021
End date Final day of attendance online or on campus.
26th Aug 2022
Time Commitment
Class time Dedicated hours required each week in either online or on campus classes.
4 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.
5 hours
Fee details
Course fees are released each semester.
We'll confirm your fee before enrolment.
Proposed timetableWhat time classes run
This course is currently scheduled on Wednesday 10.00am to 2.30pm via connected learning and regular face-to-face workshops on Friday 9.00am to 5.30pm. This timetable may change and will be confirmed by your teacher.
Additional informationOther 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.
You will undertake a mandatory 120 hours of work placement with a suitable industry employer. Depending on your mode of study, TAFE NSW will arrange your work placement for you or support you to find one.
Materials needed
To complete this course, the following materials are required:
This course requires access to a core textbook which can be purchased online "Individual Support in Australia" online at http://itsashop.org.au/ Alternatively, this textbook can be accessed through the TAFE library subject to availability.
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 successfully complete this course, students will need:
- A competent level of literacy and English language skills (level 3 on screening during week one).
- A computer with internet as assessments are completed online.
- A beginning level of employability and life skills that will enable them to safely care for elderly people in a busy environment, on course completion.
- To be responsible for providing appropriate clothing for work placement: white polo shirt, black/navy pants and black/navy enclosed shoes with non-slip soles and a fob watch.
- To be responsible for any travel costs to complete on the job learning activities, work placement and field trips. Campus workplacement is held ONLY at held only at Wagga/Albury/Wollongong/Shellharbour/Queanbeyan/Moss Vale/Nowra.
Work placement is a requirement of this course. You will need to complete:
- 120 hrs of supervised workplace experience, in a residential aged care environment. Teachers will organise student work placement and match students to relevant organisations . Depending on the type of organisation, some or all of the following advice will be required BEFORE commencement of work placement:
- Satisfactory completion of a National Criminal Record (police) Check.
- Secure a seasonal flu shot, with documentation of the batch number, and possibly a Covid vaccine, dependent on Government guidelines.
- Some facilities require students to have a Working With Children Check.
UnitsUnits 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.
Follow safe work practices for direct client careHLTWHS002
Recognise healthy body systemsHLTAAP001
Manage legal and ethical complianceCHCLEG003
Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnershipsCHCPRP001
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Course deliveryVirtual classroom, on campus
Learn virtually by attending a TAFE NSW campus or Connected Learning Centre. Like learning on campus, you will receive a timetable of when to attend virtually. You'll use video or web conferencing technology to connect to your virtual classroom with your teacher and other students.
Depending on your course, you may also complete some of your training online, or through our network of Mobile Training Units, which give you access to practical training and simulated environments.
Wagga Wagga
TAFE NSW Wagga Wagga is the largest in the Riverina area and is known as a regional learning hub. Take a stroll along the Murrumbidgee River, visit the parks and gardens or indulge your artistic side at the public art gallery or in the town’s museums or theatres, Wagga Wagga offers something for everybody. The campus boasts modern facilities and is also renowned for its responsiveness to industry and business as well as a commitment to regional development.
Campus address
Corner of Macleay & Coleman Streets Wagga Wagga 2650
Parking on campus grounds is available.
Refer to your local bus timetables, visit transportnsw.info
Wagga Wagga Station is 1000 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.
Gallery 43 gallery and exhibition space
Gumnut Cottage childcare centre
Hair and beauty training academy
Massage training clinic
On Course training restaurant
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.
- Mon8:30 am - 4:30 pm
- Tue8:30 am - 4:30 pm
- Wed8:30 am - 4:30 pm
- Thu8:30 am - 4:30 pm
- Fri8:30 am - 4:30 pm
- SatClosed
- SunClosed
- Student Services Phone: 131 601
- Counselling and careers Phone: 131 601 Email: CounsellingandCareerDevelopmentSupport@tafensw.edu.au
- Disability services Phone: 131 601 Email: DisabilityandAccessStudentSupport@tafensw.edu.au