Certificate IV in Ageing Support

This course, created in consultation with the industry, will offer increased career opportunities in aged and community care.

 You’ll learn to care for the interests, rights and empowerment of clients.

You’ll gain knowledge and experience in providing support to older people with complex needs, and working with groups of older people.

This course includes training in:

palliative and dementia care falls prevention and interventions for clients at risk service planning and delivery elderly care health and hygiene.

Participating in a 20 day work placement will give you practical industry experience as well as on-the-job confidence.

You’ll also further develop your communication skills and your ability to develop and maintain relationships and partnerships.

To be awarded CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support, a student must successfully complete a total of eighteen (18) units of competency, comprising of:

• fifteen (15) core units, and;
• three (3) elective units, consisting of:
• at least two (2) units from the electives listed in the CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support qualification, and;
• up to one (1) unit from the electives listed in the CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support qualification or any endorsed training package or accredited course – these units must be relevant to the work outcome.

All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome as well as be approved by the Polytechnic.

Course structure and units

Core units

• CHCADV001 - Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
• CHCAGE001 - Facilitate the empowerment of older people
• CHCAGE003 - Coordinate services for older people
• CHCAGE004 - Implement interventions with older people at risk
• CHCAGE005 - Provide support to people living with dementia
• CHCCCS006 - Facilitate individual service planning and delivery
• CHCCCS011 - Meet personal support needs
• CHCCCS023 - Support independence and wellbeing
• CHCCCS025 - Support relationships with carers and families
• CHCDIV001 - Work with diverse people
• CHCLEG003 - Manage legal and ethical compliance
• CHCPAL001 - Deliver care services using a palliative approach
• CHCPRP001 - Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
• HLTAAP001 - Recognise healthy body systems
• HLTWHS002 - Follow safe work practices for direct client care

Elective units

• CHCCCS001 - Address the needs of people with chronic disease
• CHCCCS021 - Respond to suspected abuse
• CHCDIS010 - Provide person-centred services to people with disability with complex needs
• CHCMHS001 - Work with people with mental health issues
• HLTHPS006 - Assist clients with medication
• HLTAID003 - Provide first aid

Recognition of Prior Learning and/or Credit Transfers

Previous completion of units at the Polytechnic or any other Registered Training Organisation and/or previous attainment of skills and knowledge may be credited towards this course. Units must satisfy the completion rules of the qualification and be assessed as appropriate by the Polytechnic.

Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee you entry into this course. Some courses receive more applications than the number of places available. In this situation we will also assess your education, work and other relevant experience.

If you do not meet the minimum requirements you may be eligible for one of our special admission programs. We also encourage you to explore our study pathways to help you reach your goal.

Find out more about how to apply for our courses, and our commitment to admissions transparency.

Entry requirements

Prior to enrolment, all applicants will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment to assist with determining eligibility and to identify learning support needs. For employment and practical placement purposes, this vocational sector typically requires a current and satisfactory Police Record Check. Failure to provide the required documents in the timeframe specified by the Course Coordinator, means you will be unable to undertake practical placement in a workplace and therefore not eligible to progress in this course.The following is a suggested site you could visit to obtain this check:- Police Record Check - http://www.police.vic.gov.au/content.asp?Document_ID=274

Pathways from VU courses

There are many ways you can start your education journey at VU. Pathways offer an easy transition between courses at different levels, so that you can start with a certificate and progress right through to postgraduate study.

Find out more about pathways and credits.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

You may be able to complete your qualification sooner through formal recognition of your existing skills. This is known as Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

To receive RPL, we assess your previous work, education and life experiences against recognised qualifications. Applications for RPL can be made prior to enrolling.

Call us on 1300 TAFE VP (1300 823 387) to discuss RPL options with the course manager.

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.