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National code: CHC43015

Certificate IV in Ageing Support at Scone

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Class details

Schedule Pace and number of hours.

Part Time

Delivery Method of course delivery.

Virtual classroom on campus

Duration

Course duration Total time required to complete a course.

1 year

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 and study time The average amount of time each week you’ll spend in class attendance and participation, directed study, and any required work placements. You may also need to do additional hours of self-directed study.

3 hours per week

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 Thursday with Morning classes (from home or connected learning centre) plus workshops. 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.

  • 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:

  • There are no materials needed for this qualification.

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 offering is designed for people who are existing workers in the Aged Care/Community Care industry. It will suit learners from rural and remote areas and reduce the time lost from work.

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, on campus

You will attend a TAFE NSW campus or Connected Learning Centre to connect with your teachers and other students in a virtual classroom where you will participate in learning activities via video or web conferencing technology. 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 or practice training though our network of Mobile Training Units.

Scone

TAFE NSW Scone is located in the upper Hunter Valley in Scone, a town known as the horse capital of Australia. Conveniently situated next to the racecourse and the Equine Research Centre, TAFE NSW Scone features state-of-the-art stables, a riding area, and farrier’s workshop. Also located on site is Hunter Local Land Services, who provide local landholders with greater access to services and advice in agricultural production, natural resource management, biosecurity and emergency management.

Campus address

26 Main St, Scone 2337

Parking on campus grounds is available.

Refer to your local bus timetables, visit transportnsw.info

Scone Station is 300 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.

  • Agricultural training facility

  • Equine studies centre featuring

  • Farrier’s workshop

  • Riding arena

  • Stables

  • Veterinary nursing training centre

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