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National code: CHC43015

Certificate IV in Ageing Support at Macquarie Fields

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Class details

Schedule Pace and number of hours.

Part Time

Delivery Method of course delivery.

Virtual classroom off campus

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.

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.

12 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 Tuesday with evening classes. This timetable may change and will be confirmed by your teacher.

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.

  • To be enrolled in this course offering, you need to be able to meet the following work placement requirements:

    Employed as a direct care worker in Aged Care sector or have evidence that they been employed in the aged care sector consecutively since 2019 in a direct client care support role.

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:

    • Clinical uniform T-shirt for $25.00

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.

  • This course is offered by Virtual Classroom.  This is just like a regular classroom, but teachers and students use the latest video conferencing technologies.

  • Your teacher can be in one TAFE location, and you can join the class from another TAFE location using video conferencing equipment or a mobile device. You can also join in from a venue in a participating regional community. You will be able to see and talk to your teacher and other students as though they were in the room with you. You will also have access to support to meet your learning needs.

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

    • Employment as a direct care worker in Aged Care sector or have evidence that they been employed in the aged care sector consecutively since 2019 in a direct client care support role.
    • Hold a completed Certificate III Individual Support - CHC33015
    • A CLEAR National Police Check. This must be presented prior to attending work placement.
    • Evidence of vaccinations, including influenza and COVID must be presented prior to attending work placement. A COVID test may also be required.

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 Virtual classroom, off campus

Connect with your teachers and other students in a virtual classroom to participate in learning activities via video or web conferencing technology. You will be able to join the class from anywhere with a good internet connection, such as your home or a TAFE campus. If you would like to join from TAFE, please contact your local campus to book a space. Much like a regular class, you will have scheduled times of attendance. Depending on what you are studying, your course may also include some online units.

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