CHC43015 - Certificate IV in Ageing Support
The CHC43015 - Certificate IV in Ageing Support reflects the role of support workers who complete specialised tasks and functions in aged care. They work either in residential, hospital or community based environments and are required to take responsibility for their own work within defined organisation guidelines.
Course details
The CHC43015 – Certificate IV in Ageing Support reflects the role of support workers who complete specialized tasks and functions in aged services. They work either in residential, hospital or community based environments and are required to take responsibility for their own work within defined organization guidelines.
They will also be required to maintain quality service delivery through the development, facilitation and review of individualised service planning and delivery. Workers will be required to demonstrate leadership and take responsibility for other team members.
The course modules are structured to provide a balanced program of theory and practice relevant to the career opportunities across the aged care industry.
Selected University Details
The Institute of Health and Nursing Australia (IHNA) is a leading provider of quality education and training in Australian healthcare. With comprehensive, clinically-relevant courses, programs, and learning paths that are designed to optimise quality patient care and streamline operational processes, IHNA is a dynamic and quality-driven institution with a deep commitment to continuous improvement. IHNA’s primary focus and expertise is in the areas of nursing, health and community services such as aged care, disability support and early childhood education and care; with research and development underway into new areas such as health management and English Language studies. IHNA strives to serve the community by developing, implementing and delivering courses and professional development programs of exceptional quality that follow the needs of industry and equip healthcare professionals to achieve their highest potential.
Institute of Health and Nursing Australia
Australia
Duration : 52 weeks
Delivery mode : Blended
Entry Criteria
- 16 years of age and above at the time of commencement of the course
- Satisfactory completion of studies in applicant’s home country equivalent to an Australian Year 10 qualification is required for entry into this course.
- Entry into this course requires IELTS band score of 5.5 or equivalent.
- In the absence of formal English qualifications, IHNA may offer an English Placement Test
- Students will undergo language, literacy, and numeracy (LLN) to identify Language, Literacy and Numeracy capabilities at the time of Orientation (prior to commencing the courses).
- Mature age students (22+) will also be considered without the minimum education requirements. Each case will be reviewed individually to ascertain the capacity of the student to meet course requirements
Candidates may progress to higher level qualifications within and/or across the community sector like
- HLT54121 – Diploma of Nursing
- HLT57715 – Diploma of Practice management
After completing this course, you can pursue a career as a:
- Aged Support worker
- Aged Care Activity Worker
- Care Service Team Leader
- Care Supervisor (Aged Care)
There are no mandatory entry requirements for this qualification however following IHNA admission criteria will be applicable:
- 16 years of age and above at the time of commencement of the course
- Satisfactory completion of studies in applicant’s home country equivalent to an Australian Year 10 qualification is required for entry into this course.
- Entry into this course requires IELTS band score of 5.5 or equivalent.
- In the absence of formal English qualifications, IHNA may offer an English Placement Test
- Students will undergo language, literacy, and numeracy (LLN) to identify Language, Literacy and Numeracy capabilities at the time of Orientation (prior to commencing the courses).
- Mature age students (22+) will also be considered without the minimum education requirements. Each case will be reviewed individually to ascertain the capacity of the student to meet course requirements
Additional Requirements
Digital Literacy
Should possess basic computer skills covering the most common usages of a computer, including managing computer files, word processing, using spreadsheets and databases; creating presentations; finding information and communicating using computers; and being aware of social and ethical implications of Internet use.
Students should be in possession of their own laptops to facilitate the training and assessment. Recommended Laptop requirements: Core i3 Processor, 4 GB of RAM, Operating system; Windows 7 or later version, Screen; 10” or higher, Microsoft Office or Open Office Program, Adobe Reader and Antivirus Program.
Professional Experience Placement Requirements
A National Police Clearance or Australian Federal Police (AFP) Clearance certificate
Immunisation is required prior to undertaking ‘Professional Experience Placement’(PEP) in healthcare facilities.
Please declare in your application if you have a disability, disorder, or if you’re on any medication that’ll require reasonable adjustments to fulfil these requirements.
Working with Children Check: Student may have the opportunity to work with patients under the age of 18. However, before Student can be allowed contact with these minors Student needs to obtain a Working with Children (WWC) Check.
Physical requirements that are necessary to pass the course objectives are:
- Strength: To assist with lifting and transferring a client, and perform CPR
- Mobility: To bend, stoop, and bend down to the floor; ability to move around rapidly; and to move in small, confined spaces
- Hearing: To hear through the stethoscope to discriminate sounds; to hear cries for help; to hear alarms on equipment and emergency signals; and various overhead pages
- Vision: To make physical assessments of client and equipment
- Communication: To communicate in both verbal and written formats; and interact with clients, staff, and faculty supervisors