CERTIFICATE IV in AGEING SUPPORT - CHC43015

Course Outline

CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support
Course CodeC4AS_CHC43015
Delivery ModeN/A
Delivery ModeVaried : Face to Face; Classroom; Computer generated supervised learning; Work Based
LocationMelbourne
Course DurationUp to 18 months
Nominal Study Hours1200 hours
Work based Training120 PLUS hours
Qualification LevelCertificate IV
Cost$12,000 tuition fee (These fees are subject to change without notice. Please contact ANIBT marketing staff for the latest fees.)
Nationally RecognisedYes
NRT

Course Overview

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.

To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 120 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Job roles

Employment outcomes include varying roles in organisations, primarily in residential aged care and home and community care settings.

Job roles may include accommodation support worker, hostel supervisor, personal care worker, care supervisor, program coordinator - social programs, care team leader, residential care worker, day activity worker, support worker or home care worker.

Course Details

Subjects

Participants need to complete 18 units of competency consisting of:

 

  • (15) Core Units
  • (3) Elective Units

 

The selection of electives must be guided by the job outcome sought, local industry requirements and the complexity of skills appropriate to the AQF level of this qualification.

Timetabled contact hours for this qualification are 1200 hours

Core Units

Unit Code Unit Name
CHCADV001Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
CHCAGE001Facilitate the empowerment of older people
CHCAGE003Coordinate services for older people
CHCAGE004Implement interventions with older people at risk
CHCAGE005Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCCCS006Facilitate individual service planning and delivery
CHCCCS011Meet personal support needs
CHCCCS023Support independence and wellbeing
CHCCCS025Support relationships with carers and families
CHCDIV001Work with diverse people
CHCLEG003Manage legal and ethical compliance
CHCPAL001Deliver care services using a palliative approach
CHCPRP001Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
HLTAAP001Recognise healthy body systems
HLTWHS002Follow safe work practices for direct client care

Elective Units

Unit Code Unit Name
HLTAID011Provide First Aid
CHCCCS007Develop and implement service programs
CHCDIV003Manage and promote diversity

ANIBT may change the elective units based on industry, student needs and trainer availability.

Core Units

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assist clients to identify their rights, voice their needs and concerns and realise their interests, rights and needs.

This unit applies to workers of all levels in a range of health or community services settings who provide services using a human rights based approach and have direct interaction with clients.

Elective Units

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide a first aid response to a casualty. The unit applies to all workers who may be required to provide a first aid response in a range of situations, including community and workplace settings.

Specific licensing /regulatory requirements relating to this competency, including requirements for refresher training should be obtained from the relevant national/state/territory Work Health and Safety Regulatory Authorities.

Assessment Methods

A wide variety of assessments methods will be employed to assess student competence in each unit. These include but are not limited to:

  • Demonstration and observation
  • Review questions and answers
  • Group assignments
  • Individual projects / portfolios
  • Case studies
  • Role plays
  • Presentations

Entry Requirements

It is highly recommended that students are currently in a workplace or have access to a workplace for this course.

For the Graduate Certificate program ,it is expected that participants will have completed the Certificate IV in Career Development OR have completed relevant undergraduate study OR can demonstrate the equivalent of 5 years of work in career development.

 Mandatory Requirements

Valid Police Check (or be prepared to obtain this prior to placements)*
NDIS Worker Screening Check (or be prepared to obtain this prior to placements)*
COVID 19 Vaccination (Evidence of first dose)*
Valid Working With Children Check (or be prepared to obtain this prior to placements)* Depending on placement type.

*All relevant screening and compliance check fees are the responsibility of the student.

 English Language Proficiency

Generally, to demonstrate English language proficiency for doing a Certificate or Diploma course, a learner with English as a second language should have one of the following test scores:

English Language proficiency levelIELTSPTE AcademicTOEFL iBTCambridge (CAE)
Vocational6.051.660169

Domestic students who do not provide a satisfactory score from an English test will be interviewed to ascertain their language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) skills and must have to do an LLN test at ANIBT.

ANIBT also accepts completion of a recognised equivalent English preparation course from an accredited ELICOS provider. Admission may be approved if the language of instruction in the student’s country of birth was English or if English has been the language spoken in the student’s home.

All students must complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy test at ANIBT as part of the enrolment process.

If necessary, the student will need to complete an English language course at ANIBT before being admitted to a vocational training Certificate or Diploma course.

Note: ANIBT may establish student's English language proficiency appropriateness' level if:

  • The student has completed 1-year study which is taught in English
  • The student has successfully completed ELICOS course and the level is equivalent to IELTS 6.0
  • The student passes ANCE English assessment test, under supervision by ANIBT or ANIBT representative agents (does not apply to offshore direct-application).

Course Completion

Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive a nationally recognised qualification
CHC81315 Graduate Certificate in Career Development Practice issued by the Australian National Institute of Business and Technology Pty Ltd (ANIBT).

The Australian National Institute of Business and Technology Pty Ltd is a Registered Training Organisation (Provider number: 21368) registered with the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA).

Course Availability

ANIBT’s blended delivery programs are coordinated by an accredited Career Development Practitioner and are delivered on a regular basis throughout the year. Learning and delivery modes include:

  • Classroom-based face to face interactive introduction
  • Guided research and application tasks that identify and incorporate best practice
  • Computer Generated learning and support
  • Simulation and supervised practice
  • Optional classroom-based workshops

Please contact ANIBT to discuss your specific study and qualification requirements and how we can tailor a program to suit your specific requirements.

Future Pathways

After successful completion of your Graduate Certificate in Career Development Practice, you will have many other study options available to you. These may include entry into programs within Higher Education including Masters Programs.

Please see here for more information on available Pathways through the college. 

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Students may be able to shorten the length of their chosen course by taking into account previous training, employment experience or other life skills that directly relate to the competencies the Unit of competency is assessing.

Please contact ANIBT directly on +61 3 9620 2922 to discuss your previous experiences and we will be able to guide you through the RPL process.

Credit Transfer (CT)

Students may be able to shorten the length of their chosen course by taking into account previous studies.
ANIBT recognises AQTF registered organisations for credit transfers.

Please contact ANIBT directly on +61 3 9620 2922 to discuss your previous experiences and we will be able to guide you through the RPL process.

 

Special Requirements

It is expected that all students will have access to their own personal computer and the internet. This is essential for regular research and also on-line based assessment work throughout the course.

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