CHC43015 Certificate IV In Ageing Support – NSW JobTrainer

Overview

The CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing support qualification reflects the role of support workers who can complete specialised tasks and functions in aged services; either in residential, home or community-based environments.

This course is an excellent choice for individuals wanting to further their knowledge and skills within the aged care industry. You will learn how to provide person-centred care, advocate for the rights and interests of your clients, hone your communication skills, and coordinate and provide services for older people.

Successful completion of the CHC43015 qualification may allow you to further your skills and knowledge to take on more specialised tasks and responsibility within the Aged Care industry.

In this course, you will develop the skills to:

  • Develop and provide individualised support with a person-centred approach

  • Advocate for the rights and interests of your clients

  • Coordinate and provide services for older people

  • Manage legal and ethical compliance

  • Develop safe work practices

Classroom and workplace training

Government subsidies and payment plans available

Approximately 6 months course

Details

Course Requirements

To achieve a CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support, a total of 18 units of competency must be completed, 15 core units, plus 3 elective units.


Practical Placement

To achieve competency in this qualification, students are required to undertake 120 hours of supervised Practical Placement. Our Practical Placement Team will arrange a suitable, regulated Aged care service for you which caters for a range of individuals.


Entry Requirments

You will need to apply for a National Police Check as it will be required for attending Practical Placement.

FBT’s enrolment process is designed to ensure students enrol into a suitable qualification and includes:

  • A suitability discussion to affirm students’ needs and desired outcomes

  • A Language, Literacy and Numeracy Test (LLN) to ensure students have the basic skills necessary for completion of course


Course Structure

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

HLTAID003 - Provide first aid

HLTHPS006 - Assist clients with medication

HLTHPS007 - Administer and monitor medications


Qualification Pathways

Graduates of this qualification might wish to broaden their knowledge and skills in the industry, by studying our CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support qualification.


Career Opportunities

Common career opportunities after completing this qualification may include:

  • Assistant in Nursing (AIN)

  • Respite Worker

  • Personal Care Assistant

  • Community Care Worker


Fees

NSW Fee Free:

NSW Fee Free* improves access to training for young people, job seekers, First Nations People, unpaid carers, women undertaking study in non-traditional trades and certain categories of visa holders.

As a Smart and Skilled contracted training provider, we can deliver fee-free full qualification courses between now and 30th June 2024.

*This training is subsidised by the NSW Government.

Who is eligible?

Smart and Skilled provides eligible students with:

  • an entitlement to government-subsidised training up to and including Certificate III

  • government funding for higher-level courses (Certificate IV and above) in targeted priority areas.

Under Skills NSW, you may be able to study a fee-free course if you are:

  • 15 years old or over

  • no longer at school

  • living or working in NSW

  • an Australian citizen, permanent resident, humanitarian visa holder or New Zealand citizen.

Temporary and Permanent Visa holders that allows study in Australia (except for Student Visas):

$3500

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