CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support

The Certificate IV in Ageing Support CHC43015 offers students a dual qualification that also equips graduates with the Certificate III in Individual Support CHC33015. For international students, this course includes intensive English language training and employment support and can be used as a pathway into the Diploma of Nursing HLT54115 course.

The dual qualification reflects the role of support workers who fulfil both day to day as well as specialised tasks and functions in aged services; within the residential, home or community based environment. Graduates will take responsibility for their own work outputs within organisation guidelines and maintain quality service delivery through the development, facilitation and review of individualised service planning and delivery. Graduates of this course may also be employed in roles where they are required to demonstrate leadership and have some responsibility within the context of their job roles.

The first part of the dual course offers students a holistic approach to caring for the aged. With exceptional job outcomes in a growing sector, the Certificate III in Individual Support CHC33015 course will offer individuals a supportive learning environment and unique opportunities to develop the physical, mental and emotional skills associated with the human services area. Special attention is given to prepare students for employment as well as mastering English language and communication skills required for a career in health.

Important note: This course requires a National Police Check obtained through the South Australian Police. See details on the SAPOL website, and in the Extended Course Information section.

For other important information, please read the Extended Course Information section and review our Student Handbook.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must show adequate evidence of competency in communication skills in their pre-enrolment LLN testing. In particular, applicants need to be able to read, comprehend, interpret, apply, write and share information to standards that will ensure the safety of clients in their care.

English Requirements

Please view the English requirements for international students on this page.

Course Structure

Study 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 well being
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 offered by EQUALS

CHCCCS001: Address the needs of people with chronic disease
CHCCCS015: Provide individualised support
CHCCOM005: Communicate and work in health or community services
HLTAID003: Provide First Aid
CHCLEG001: Work legally and ethically

Work Integrated Learning (Placement)

This course includes 190 hours of industry placement in an approved aged care (or equivalent) facility setting. The placement is included as part of the course duration.

Please note that industry placement is a compulsory part of this course.

Fees and Funding Options

Government Subsidised Training for Domestic Students

As a domestic student, you may be eligible for government subsidised training, check your eligibility here.

✔ Flexible payment options — weekly, fortnightly, or monthly
✔ Save with reduced upfront payment

Tuition Fee	$7995
Government Subsidised Training Fee	$900 (Payment Plan: $990)
Amenities Fee	$350

Credit Transfer

Credit for Prior Learning

National Recognition (Credit Transfer) and Recognition of Prior Learning

If you have related prior education and experiences, you may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Please follow this link for more information on applying for Recognition of Prior Learning. If you have successfully completed units of competency from this qualification previously, you may be eligible for National Recognition, please follow this link for more information on National Recognition (Credit Transfer).

Graduate Attributes

EQUALS is dedicated to developing our Graduate Attributes in all our students. They encapsulate, in very succinct form, the full breadth of our virtues and spiritual principles and are core to the spirit and work of EQUALS. Our Graduate Attributes express our vision and mission, and they are focused on you, our students.

Learn more about our Graduate Attributes.

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