CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support

This qualification reflects the role of workers in the aged care sector operating in residential settings, clients’ homes and community based environments. Workers will take responsibility to provide services to people with complex care needs, assist in program development and deliver individualised care.

This course can be delivered in a flexible program of classroom training and self-paced learning activities. The program runs for 12 months, including:

• 20 weeks’ workshop (2 days per week)
• 3-4 week’s work placement (40 hours equivalent/week )
• Includes Self-directed learning
• The completion of a minimum of 120 hours of work at a care facility which can be organised by ARC Training.

To be eligible for this course, students must:

• have completed Year 12 or equivalent;
• have work experience or is an existing worker in the CHC sector;
• 18 years old or over at the time of course commencement;
• Student must already hold the Certificate III in Individual Support (or superseded qualification) and be an Existing Worker in the Aged Care industry sector*
• have a minimum ACSF Level 4;
• complete a language, literacy and numeracy test;
• have basic computing skills;
• be reasonably fit and able to support and assist clients with their physical requirements;
• provide a National Police Check;
• provide a Working with Children Check (only if required by the workplace);
• provide a Vaccination Card (only if required by the workplace);
• be able to attend work placement;
• have access to a computer with an internet connection, and
• provide their USI.

*Queensland only

Assessment methods may include but are not limited to:

• Short answers, projects, reports, work placement assessments, demo / role-play

Mode of Delivery:

• Face to face
• Digital Classroom*

*Queensland only

Students will be provided the following support services:

• LLN support
• Career counselling
• Tutorials
• Assessment support
• Referral to personal counselling.

The course is delivered as a Fee For Service training program, funding may be available for eligible participants in NSW, ACT and QLD. Please contact our NSW and ACT team on 1300 793 146 or our QLD team on 1300 793 184 for more information.