CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support

Providing Skilled Support for Elderly Care

Study Mode

Blended

Delivery Location

Nationally

Course Overview

The CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support is designed to equip students with the necessary skills to work in aged care settings, offering support in residential facilities, community services, and other environments. This qualification focuses on providing effective support, communication, behavior management, safety procedures, and cultural sensitivity to elderly individuals.

Entry Requirements

Ridge International College has the following entry requirements:

For enrolment into the course Domestic students must:

  1. Student must be 18 years and above
  2. Satisfactory completion of studies in applicant’s home country equivalent to an Australian Year 12 qualification is required for entry into this qualification.
  3. Participate in a course entry interview to determine suitability for the course and student needs.
  4. Student must undertake language, Literacy and Numeracy and Digital Proficiency Assessment and achieve the following ACSF Levels:
    • Learning – Level 3
    • Reading – Level 3
    • Writing – Level 3
    • Oral Communication – Level 3
    • Numeracy – Level 2
    • Digital – Level 2

Career Outcomes

Accommodation Support Worker

Assistant Hostel Supervisor

Care Team Leader

Care Supervisor

Community Program Coordinator

Day Activity Worker

Personal Care Assistant

Support Worker (Community Services)

CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support

Choose Structure

Core Units

  1. CHCADV001 Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
  2. CHCAGE001 Facilitate the empowerment of older people
  3. CHCAGE003 Coordinate services for older people
  4. CHCAGE004 Implement interventions with older people at risk
  5. CHCAGE005 Provide support to people living with dementia
  6. CHCCCS006 Facilitate individual service planning and delivery
  7. CHCCCS011 Meet personal support needs
  8. CHCCCS023 Support independence and wellbeing
  9. CHCCCS025 Support relationships with carers and families
  10. CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
  11. CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance
  12. CHCPAL001 Deliver care services using a palliative approach
  13. CHCPRP001 Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
  14. HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems
  15. HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care

Elective Units

  1. CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community service
  2. HLTWHS003 Maintain Work Health and Safety
  3. HLTAID011 Provide first aid

Work Placement

120 hours of work placement required.

Assessment Methods

Knowledge questions

Projects

Portfolio

Observations

Work Placement

Simulations

Supervisor report

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) & Credit Transfer

Students may apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and have relevant work or life experience considered towards this qualification. Throughout your personal and professional life, you will have developed a broad range of skills and knowledge through employment, volunteer work, family responsibilities, and everyday activities. The evidence of these experiences can be assessed and may contribute to achieving this qualification. If you have previously completed the same unit, you may also be eligible to apply for a credit transfer. To request RPL or credit transfer, please indicate your preference on the application form or speak with our staff during the enrolment process. For further information, refer to the RPL and Credit Transfer Policy.

Delivery Arrangements

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.

Upcoming Intakes

28/04/2025

09/06/2025

28/07/2025

08/09/2025

27/10/2025

08/12/2025

26/01/2026

09/03/2026

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