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Certificate IV in Ageing Support is designed to provide you with the skills required to work as a qualified aged care worker. The course instils the right skills and safe work practices to work in aged care residential facilities. These academic skills as well as practical skills provides a foundation for future employment opportunities within the aged care sector.
Throughout the aged care course, you learn about handling and taking care of elderly clients in different environments. After completion of the course you become one of the most sought manpower in the aged care facilities.
The course on aged care training (Certificate IV in Ageing Support) enables you to work for elderly people in the community. This includes providing effective support, communication, behavior management, industry information requirements, safety procedures and cultural sensitivity.
With the Certificate IV in Ageing Support, we prepare you to join the rewarding career in ever-growing aged care Industry. As an aged care worker, you will comfort and make lives better for elderly individuals.
Tuition Fee $15,750
111679G
52 weeks
| Delivery Method: | Face to Face at Level 5, 85 Queen Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000 |
| Education Pathways: | Potential employment options are in a range of community services and ageing support roles. Students who complete Certificate IV in Ageing Support may wish to continue their education into CHC52015 Diploma of Community Services or a range of other community services qualifications. |
| Career Outcomes: | After successful completion of the CHC43015 – Certificate IV in Ageing Support you can join community services and ageing support roles in aged care Industry on various roles but not limited to:
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| Course Duration: | This qualification will be delivered over 52 weeks, including 40 weeks of training and assessment spread over 4 terms of 10 weeks each and 12 weeks of holidays. The qualification requires that a work placement of 120 hours will be completed. |
| Pre-requisites: | There are no pre-requisites for Certificate IV in Ageing Support or any of the units of competency contained within it. |
| Admission Requirements: | Ridge International College has the following entry requirements for eligible students:
*Note that other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL can be accepted. Students are required to provide their results so that it can be confirmed they are equivalent to IELTS 5.5. |
| Other Costs: | Material/Resource Fee: $550 |
To complete a Certificate IV in Ageing Support, you will need to complete 15 core units and 3 elective units. These course units are selected in accordance with the packaging rules and are relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements and qualification level.
| Unit code | Unit Name |
| 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 |
| CHANGE002 | Implement falls prevention strategies |
| HLTWHS003 | Maintain Work health and Safety |
| HLTAID011 | Provide first aid |
A face-to-face training and workplace mode are employed for this qualification. All classroom- based training will take place at the Ridge International’s training facilities.
Units of competency are delivered individually.
Students will be provided with learning and assessment materials that they will use to develop their knowledge and understanding. All students will be provided with a range of learning support options and resources to help them achieve competency.
Students can also be supported outside of face to face through e-mail and telephone contact with their trainer. Students are provided with their trainer’s contact details at their orientation. Students are encouraged to contact their trainer at any time and trainers will liaise with students regarding their progress and provide advice as required, including any relevant course content and concepts, learning opportunities, assessment requirements, feedback on assessments and any issues the student is experiencing.
Ridge International College uses a range of techniques during face-to-face delivery including trainer presentations and demonstrations, individual tasks, case studies, research, role plays, practical demonstrations, and group work. The context of the simulated workplace environment will be incorporated into delivery methodologies and students will complete tasks to appropriate workplace standards.
Delivery methodologies employ terminology, equipment, resources, materials, contexts, practices, and activities associated with the business (or related) role in the workplace.
Students need to attend 20 hours of classroom training per week and homework is expected to be approximately 5 hours a week.
Students are assessed through a variety of methods, including projects incorporating role-plays, case studies, observations, and short answer questions. Assessment Conditions will ensure that a simulated workplace environment is provided for classroom-based assessments.
Assessment will occur through a variety of methods, including projects incorporating role-plays, case studies, observations, and short answer questions.
Assessment conditions will ensure a simulated workplace environment for classroom-based assessment.
Students can apply for recognition of prior learning, and work experience towards this qualification. During the course of your life, you will develop a wide range of skills and knowledge. Through work, volunteer roles, family commitments, and various tasks undertaken in everyday life, you are building up a bank of knowledge. The evidence of these skills and knowledge accumulated can be used to help you gain a qualification.
You can also apply for course credit if you have completed the same unit previously. To apply for RPL or credit transfer indicate your preference in the application form or speak to our staff at the time of enrolment. Refer to RPL/Credit Transfer policy for details.
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