Part Time
Combination
6 months
Next intake
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10 hours
4 hours
$11,330
This course may be fee free, or available at a reduced cost.
This course is currently scheduled on Thursday from 9.00am to 3.00pm. This timetable may change and will be confirmed by your teacher.
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 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.
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:
Appropriate attire (Black Trousers and enclosed black shoes) must be worn at all times when performing skills in practical room.
You are required to bring your own stationery and a USB.
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:
Must be experienced existing workers currently employed in the Residential Aged Care or Home Care Sector. Must have the opportunity to administer medications in their current workplace. Existing workers may apply for recognition of prior learning.
To successfully complete this course, you will need:
This qualification reflects the role of support workers who complete specialised tasks and functions in aged services; either in residential, home or community based environments. Workers will take responsibility for their own outputs within defined organisation guidelines and maintain quality service delivery through the development, facilitation and review of individualised service planning and delivery. Workers may be required to demonstrate leadership and have limited responsibility for the organisation and the quantity and quality of outputs of others within limited parameters.
120 hrs work placement in an Aged Care or Disability Setting throughout the duration of the course.
You will require a clear National Criminal record Check.
Some workplaces require students to complete a health check, immunisation &/or Working with children check.
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.
Check if you can make one of the information sessions below
Tue, 02 Jul 2024, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Wyong -Porter Street, Wyong, 2259, NSW
Building C, Level 1, Room C1.13
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.
TAFE NSW Wyong is located on the picturesque Central Coast, close to Wyong CBD, and is home to Wyong Trade School. As the Central Coast area experiences significant growth in its population and demographics, so too, do the requirements of industry and TAFE NSW Wyong is committed to meeting the needs of our students and industry.
Porter Street Wyong 2259
Parking on campus grounds is available.
Refer to your local bus timetables, visit transportnsw.info
Wyong Station is 1200 metres from campus.
TAFE NSW campuses work closely with the community and industry to ensure you have access to the industry standard technologies, equipment and facilities.
Computer labs
Conference rooms
Library
Various specialist classrooms
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