+ CHCADV001 Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
This unit focuses on developing the necessary skills and knowledge to advocate for and support the interests and rights of clients within a social or community services setting. It involves understanding ethical and legal frameworks, respecting diversity, and promoting client rights to ensure their well-being and empowerment.

+ CHCAGE009 Provide services for older people
This unit focuses on equipping individuals with the skills and knowledge necessary to provide appropriate care and support to older individuals within aged care or community services settings. It covers various aspects related to meeting the needs, preferences, and well-being of elderly individuals.

+ CHCAGE010 Implement interventions with older people to reduce risk
This unit aims to provide learners with the skills to assess potential risks faced by older individuals and develop and implement appropriate interventions to reduce or manage these risks effectively.

+ CHCCCS031 Provide individualised support
This unit aims to provide learners with the essential skills to deliver individualised support and care to clients, ensuring that services are tailored to meet the unique needs and preferences of each individual.

+ CHCCCS038 Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
The unit CHCCCS038 focuses on enabling individuals receiving support to actively participate in decision-making processes, exercise their rights, and take control over their lives. This unit emphasises the importance of fostering independence, self-determination, and advocating for the rights of individuals in a supportive environment.

+ CHCCCS006 Facilitate individual service planning and delivery
This unit focuses on providing learners with the skills and knowledge necessary to facilitate the planning and delivery of individualised services to clients or service users within a community services or health care setting. It involves working collaboratively with clients to develop and implement service plans tailored to their specific needs and preferences.

+ CHCCCS036 Support relationships with carers and family
This unit focuses on equipping learners with the skills and knowledge necessary to build and maintain positive and effective relationships with carers and family members of clients or individuals accessing support services within a community services or health care setting.

+ CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance
This unit focuses on developing the skills and knowledge necessary to manage legal responsibilities and ensure ethical compliance within an organisation or industry context. It involves understanding relevant laws, regulations, standards, and ethical principles applicable to the specific industry or sector.

+ CHCPRP001 Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
This unit aims to provide learners with the skills and strategies required to establish, develop, and sustain effective professional networks and collaborative partnerships that support organisational goals, service delivery, or community engagement.

+ CHCCCS007 Develop and implement service programs
This unit focuses on providing learners with the skills and knowledge necessary to plan, develop, implement, and evaluate service programs within a community services, health care, or social work context. It involves designing programs that meet the needs of clients or target groups and effectively implementing these programs to achieve desired outcomes.

+ CHCCCS040 Support independence and wellbeing
The unit CHCCCS040 focuses on providing support to individuals to enhance their independence and promote their overall wellbeing in a health or community services setting. This unit covers strategies to assist individuals in maintaining their autonomy, dignity, and quality of life while addressing their support needs.

+ HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems
HLTAAP001 aims to provide learners with a basic understanding of the structure and functions of the human body systems in a healthy state. It covers the fundamental knowledge required to recognize and describe the major components and functions of each body system.

+ CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
The unit CHCDIV001 focuses on developing the skills and knowledge required to work effectively with diverse individuals and groups in a range of community services and health settings. It emphasises the importance of respecting and honoring diversity while delivering person-centered care and support.

+ HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
The unit HLTWHS002 focuses on providing individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to maintain a safe work environment when delivering direct client care in healthcare and community service settings. It emphasizes the importance of ensuring the health and safety of both the worker and the client.

+ CHCAGE011 Provide support to people living with dementia
The unit CHCAGE011 is designed to equip individuals with the skills and knowledge necessary to provide specialised care and support to individuals living with dementia. It emphasises understanding dementia and its impact, as well as implementing person-centered strategies to enhance the quality of life for those affected by dementia.

+ CHCPAL003 Deliver care services using a palliative approach
The unit CHCPAL003 focuses on providing individuals with the skills and knowledge necessary to deliver care services using a palliative approach. It emphasises the importance of providing compassionate and holistic care to individuals with life-limiting conditions and their families.

+ CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
The unit CHCDIV002 focuses on developing the skills and knowledge necessary to promote cultural safety and respect for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. It emphasises understanding historical and cultural factors, promoting inclusivity, and creating safe environments that respect and embrace diversity.

+ CHCCCS001 Address the needs of people with chronic disease
This unit aims to provide learners with the knowledge and skills required to support individuals with chronic diseases, focusing on understanding the impact of chronic illnesses on individuals and implementing strategies to provide appropriate care and support.

You will need to complete the minimum hours of vocational placement for CCHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support (minimum 120 hours)
You will be assisted in securing your vocational placement in an Approved Aged Care Service / Facility and be mentored by a qualified experienced Aged Care Service Team Leader.

During vocational placement you will put into action everything you have learnt throughout your course.

The Certificate IV in Ageing Support (CHC43015) will prepare you to become qualified as an aged care worker and will provide you with the skills, knowledge and understanding required for this demanding but rewarding career. Career outcomes include:

⦁ Aged Care Support Worker/Assistant
⦁ Personal Care Assistant
⦁ Residential Support Worker
⦁ Community Support Worker
⦁ Care Team Leader/Coordinator
⦁ Home Care Coordinator
⦁ Support Worker in Dementia Care

Your allocated trainer and assessor will formally assess your skills, knowledge and understanding.   Assessment is competency based, this means you will be required to show / demonstrate the required competencies for the units of competency you are studying.

In order to ensure that your assessment is valid, reliable, flexible and fair, Our trainers will conduct assessment as per the assessment conditions for each unit of competency you are studying.

Assessments have the following sections Activities, Questioning, Project, and Observation which span across these different tasks.   Some of the assessment tasks are ‘stand-alone’ or they may be a combination of these methods of assessment.

There may be:

⦁ Written Tasks: Written assessments include case studies, question-answer type tasks, written reports and assignments, including reflective evaluations, self-evaluations,  project work, demonstrations and class presentations.

⦁ Observation: Your trainer will observe your performance of tasks in real or simulated workplace environments.  This includes participation in role-plays, group discussions and demonstrations of practical skills and knowledge.  Students on vocational placement will be observed by a qualified professional.

⦁ Vocational Placement: Vocational placement provides the opportunity to observe professionals in your vocation, gain skills specific to your vocation, engage and interact with your community, and most importantly, to apply what you have learnt in the classroom to the ‘real-world’ vocational environment. You will be mentored and supported by an industry professional and have a valuable opportunity to learn in a structured workplace environment.  Your teacher as well as the industry professional will both observe your ability to apply the skills, knowledge and attitudes required in workplace situations and environments.

⦁ Examination: This includes written or spoken ‘question-answer’ type tasks in an examination. 

⦁ RPL: You may already have the skills and knowledge.  For more information about Recognition of Prior Learning Student Information, please discuss with one our team.

Mixed / Blended

The formal learning takes place through a structured program of instruction through face-to-face delivery with your trainer at our campus.

You will be able to learn from your trainer and classmates as you study together through a combination of formal classroom based learning and independent study / research.

– Further support is provided at the weekly Class Tutorial Support sessions with your teacher.
– Face-to-face classroom delivery (20 hours of scheduled contact per week) and
– Placement – 120-hours (compulsory)
– This includes real world experience through vocational placement for students enrolled in Aged Care qualifications