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Overview
Pathways
Successful completion of the CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support may lead to employment opportunities, including:
- Aged Care Worker
- Palliative Care Worker
- Case Manager.
Please note: This course provides skills and knowledge to the industry standard, but does not guarantee a job.
Snapshot
What you will gain
Upon successfully completing this nationally recognised qualification, students should be able to:
- identify safe work practices for client care
- facilitate the rights, interests and empowerment of clients
- recognise and meet the support needs of clients.
What you will study
This qualification consists of 18 units of competency, as shown below. Please call Aurora Training & Professional Services for enquiries about customisation and contextualisation.
Core units
- CHCCCS006 Facilitate individual service planning and delivery
- CHCAGE003 Coordinate services for older people
- CHCCCS011 Meet personal support needs
- CHCAGE004 Implement interventions with older people at risk
- CHCAGE005 Provide support to people living with dementia
- CHCCCS023 Support independence and wellbeing
- CHCPRP001 Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
- HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
- CHCAGE001 Facilitate the empowerment of older people
- CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance
- HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems
- CHCPAL001 Deliver care services using a palliative approach
- CHCADV001 Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
- CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
- CHCCCS025 Support relationships with carers and families
Elective units
- CHCAGE002 Implement falls prevention strategies
- HLTHPS006 Assist clients with medication
- CHCCCS019 Recognise and respond to crisis situations
How you will study
Delivery
This course may be delivered through face-to-face, online, or work-based training. We use a range of assessment methods for this qualification, including:
- short answers
- projects
- activities
- workplace observation
- observation in a simulated workplace.
Duration
This qualification can be completed in up to thirty-six months, dependent on the student's experience, Credit Transfer (CT) or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Apply for CT or RPL during enrolment.
Eligibility and requirements
Student Requirements
The following will be required for the enrolment process:
- Unique Student Identifier (USI)
- verifiable identification documents
- completion of the LLND assessment.
Please visit www.usi.gov.au to create your USI.
WORK PLACEMENT
This training program includes a minimum of 120 hours of work placement.
New South Wales Work Placement requirements:
- 100% clear current National Police Check clearance certificate
- NDIS Worker Check (NDISWC)
- Working with Children Check (WWCC)
- Current vaccination records may be required.
Applications for these clearances are made on an individual basis directly to the relevant government department. Application fees may apply.
Students will require access to appropriate technology and internet if the materials are delivered online.
Course fees
Fees
This training is subsidised by the NSW Government, under the Smart and Skilled program. The following fees are incurred by the student depending on their eligibility. Should you require an RPL assessment, please contact us for fees and arrangements.
- Traineeship*: $0
- Online or self-study option: $7,600
- Non-Subsidised (Full Fee): $9,500
*Fee exemptions may apply for eligible students and is conditional on Government Policy and Funding Arrangements. For more information, please visit www.smartandskilled.nsw.gov.au.
Aurora Training & Professional Services does not accept upfront payments of more than $1,500 from students. If a student's fee is more than this amount, the support of a flexible payment plan will be offered to students.
ADDITIONAL FEES
- Extension/Suspension Fee (administration charges): $50
- Replacement of Testamur/statement of attainment/Qualification Certificate - Hard Copy: $75
- Replacement of Testamur/statement of attainment/Qualification Certificate - Digital: $25
- Repeat of unit (Third attempt onwards Per unit): $150
- RPL and RCC assessment: Contact us for a quote
Please note: course fees and additional charges may change from time to time, please check with Aurora Training & Professional Services staff for updates.
