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Certificate IV in Ageing Support
CHC43015

Training provided by Care Academy VIC, RTO 21436.

Course Overview

The Certificate IV in Ageing Support reflects the role of support workers who complete specialised tasks and functions in aged services; either in residential, home or community based environments. Workers will take responsibility for their own outputs within defined organisation guidelines and maintain quality service delivery through the development, facilitation and review of individualised service planning and delivery.

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Aged Care Workers provide physical care and emotional support to older people who require assistance with daily tasks. These services may be provided in private homes, clinics, hospitals or residential care facilities, depending on the level of care required.

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Aged Care Workers provide assistance to clients under defined care plans based on their specific needs, with a view to improving their quality of life. This may include helping elderly people with regular activities such as dressing, washing, eating, taking medication, maintaining a safe and clean environment for the client, and encouraging them to engage with their community where possible.

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In addition to helping with personal and household activities, Aged Care Workers also monitor their clients for changes in physical and mental health, which may include: increased discomfort, loss of mobility, a decline in hearing or sight, or signs of depression.

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Please note you will not be studying through Fresh Futures Australia but Care Academy VIC, a Nationally Recognised Registered Training Organisation.

Course Essentials

Course Essentials

Qualification Code: CHC43015


Recognition: Nationally recognised - meets Australian Qualifications Framework.

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Study: Full-Time Study


Study mode: Face to Face


Days per week: 2


Duration: 6 months


Assessment: Knowledge evidence, direct demonstration and observation, portfolios, projects, role plays, case studies and presentations.


Practical Placement Hours: 120 hours (Minimum)


Funded Tuition Fee: $49 (Skills First - Concession) or $245 (Skills First - Non Concession) or $49 (JobTrainer)

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Throughout your studies, you will be required to complete your research, assessments as well as accessing your emails using a desktop/laptop/mobile device with internet availability.

Requirements

Education: There are no formal education entry requirements for this course.


Minimum Age: You will need to be at least 18 years old.


Language, Literacy and Numeracy: To assist prospective students to determine whether a course is suitable and appropriate for the individual needs, Care Academy VIC will assess all students' language, literacy and numeracy by asking you to undertake a self-assessment review prior to the enrolment. A Care Academy VIC's course advisor will discuss the outcomes of the review and make recommendations about whether the course is suitable for you, and identify additional support where required.


Enrolment Application & Pre-Training Review: To be done during the Information Session.


Equipment: Throughout your studies, you will be required to complete your research and assessments as well as accessing your emails using a desktop/laptop with internet availability.


Police Check: This qualification requires you to hold current and satisfactory checks in order for you to undertake practical placement hours.


Suitability requirements: This qualification requires you to have physical attributes suitable for workplace experience within the aged care industry which encompasses manual handling of equipment and clients.

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Vaccinations: It is a requirement that you are fully vaccinated for influenza and COVID-19 to work in this industry.

Requirements

Why It’s Never Too Late to Go Back to School

We completely understand that the decision to return to school can seem daunting. Maybe it’s been years since you last studied, or you’re worried about juggling study alongside work, family and life’s responsibilities. Despite the unique challenges that may accompany studying as a mature-aged student, you’ll be well-equipped with the life experience and learning mindset to set your educational experience apart, for the better, from that of the typical, traditional adolescent:

 

  • The vast majority of our students are anywhere from their late thirties to early sixties, from all walks of life. You can rest assured that you’ll be in the good company of other like-minded individuals, having also taken the initiative to return to school - just like yourself.

  • The nature of the courses offered by our partner RTO’s mean the experiences and perspectives of an older adult lend themselves well to succeeding in that profession. Similarly, you’ll already have ingrained a diverse range of soft skills that are paramount to being an effective learner.

  • Pursuing higher education is not an assumed decision for mature-aged students, like it tends to be for young adults. You may have children or family to provide for, in addition to financially supporting your own studies. Choosing to advance your education, given these factors, can result in even greater self-fulfilment and gratification.

 

Investing in yourself is one of the best decisions you can ever make; and here at Fresh Futures, we’re committed to helping you through the process.

Potential job titles:

Typical employers of disability workers:

  • Accommodation support worker

  • Care supervisor

  • Care team leader

  • Day activity worker

  • Hostel supervisor

  • Personal care worker

  • Residential care worker

  • Support worker

  • NDIS approved facilities

  • In-Home Care Organisations

  • Community Organisations

  • Accommodation & Respite Centres

  • Aged Care Facilities

  • Nursing Homes

  • Local Councils

  • Rehabilitation Centres

Responsibilities

As an aged care worker some tasks you could perform throughout your day can include

  • Assisting clients with personal care activities.

  • Providing companionship and support during daily activities.

  • Performing household tasks such as preparing meals, laundry, shopping and cleaning.

  • Implementing strategies for managing dementia and other health issues.

  • Delivering activities that promote emotional and intellectual stimulation.

  • Maintaining a safe living environment by minimising or removing safety risks or hazards.

  • Transporting clients to appointments, outings and social engagements.

  • Using equipment to assist clients with limited mobility such as hoists, swivel cushions and wheelchairs.

  • Implementing care programs for clients in residential care facilities.

  • ​Liaising with other health care professionals, family members and carers.

Skills and Interests

Skills and Interests

As an aged care worker some personal attributes should be:

  • A caring and supportive attitude

  • Patience, discretion and a high level of professionalism

  • To be physically fit and able to lift heavy objects

  • To be committed to the rights of elderly people

  • Excellent communication and listening skills

  • The ability to build good relationships and earn trust and respect

  • Initiative, enthusiasm and motivation

  • Tact and sensitivity patience and resilience

  • Good organisational and planning skills

  • The ability to relate to people from all backgrounds

  • Patience and perseverance, for coping with challenges and setbacks

  • A non-judging attitude initiative, enthusiasm and motivation

  • A good understanding of social and community issues

  • Commitment to equality and diversity

What you'll learn

Throughout your studies, you will discover the knowledge of

  • Supporting people living with dementia

  • Assisting clients with medication

  • Providing advocacy and representations services

  • The principles of recovery-oriented practice

  • Communication techniques to build and maintain relationships

  • Supporting people in palliative care

  • Assess and review emotional, physical well-being and healthy body systems

  • Encouraging community participation and social inclusion

  • Providing individualised support and care

Physical Criteria

The typical role will include the following physical activities:

  • Frequent lifting up to 16kg

  • Frequent bending at knees and/ or hips.  

  • Kneeling

  • High grip strength (above 15kg / 50%)

  • Good cardiovascular fitness.

  • Standing for long periods

  • Ability to reach overhead

  • Ability to reach below knee height 

  • Ability to reach forward

  • Sitting for long periods

  • Bilateral lift 10kg

  • Unilateral carry 10kg

  • Frequent pushing/pulling

Course Units

Course Units

To successfully complete CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support you must complete the following units of competency:

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
CHCCOM002 Use communication to build relationships
CHCDIS008 Facilitate community participation and social inclusion
CHCDIS009 Facilitate ongoing skills development using a person-centred approach

Assessment

Assessment is an important part of your learning and is required in order for you to gain a nationally recognised qualification or statement of attainment. To be assessed as competent, you are required to undertake supervised workplace experience in a relevant community services delivery setting involving, for example, direct client work, community education or community development, with evidence provided by your supervisor contributing to assessment of your ability to work at this level.

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Assessment methods may include (but are not limited to):
- Practical Placement
- Interviews
- Demonstrations
- A Portfolio
- Product Design

Trainer Support

Care Academy VIC hand selects their trainers to ensure that they have the vocational competencies, current industry skills and current knowledge in skills and vocational training. You will be exposed to various trainers throughout the duration of your course, each specialising in their given field available to assist you. This means that they are able to draw on their depth of experience in each class, creating a fulfilling, knowledgeable and enjoyable environment. All trainers hold relevant training and assessment qualifications.

Practical Placement Hours

This qualification requires you to hold a current and satisfactory Police Check to undertake workplace experience. You are required to undertake a minimum of 120 hours of workplace experience through work placement in a relevant community service delivery setting involving, for example, direct client work, community education or community development.

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Some examples of where your placement will be undertaken are:

- Aged Care Facilities
- Respite Organisations
- Nursing Homes

- Community Organisations

- Health Facilities

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Please note in some cases travelling may be required.

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If you are currently working in the sector, your workplace may be used to undertake your practical placement hours, however, is subject to approval by the RTO.

Further Study

After achieving CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support, students may continue their studies by enrolling in the following course:

  • HLT54115 Diploma of Nursing

Police Check

These checks are compulsory to gain in order to commence your work placement. It is recommended that you start to apply for these closer to your work placement commencement so they are relevant.
 

The Victoria Police provides a service to all Victorians who wish to obtain a National Police Certificate for employment, voluntary work and occupation-related licensing or registration purposes. Information about an individual's criminal history will not be released without an applicant's written consent other than for law enforcement purposes. Visit me for more information. 

Police Check (Volunteer/Student Placement): Care Academy VIC will cover the cost of a Voluntary Police Check for Work Placement purposes.

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*Prices are subject to change without warning.

Skills First Funding 

Skills First is a Victorian Government scheme that helps people access vocational education and training. If you are eligible, the government will contribute to the cost of your training. Government-subsidised training is only offered by training providers who have a contract with the Victorian Government to deliver training.

JobTrainer

The Victorian Government has partnered with the Commonwealth Government to jointly invest up to $260 million under the JobTrainer Fund to increase access to training for thousands of Victorians who have been most impacted by the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis.

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The JobTrainer initiative (JobTrainer) is a joint Commonwealth and State initiative which provides additional funding to increase access to free or low fee training places for young people and job seekers. JobTrainer complements the existing subsidised training available under Skills First.

Course Fees

Course Fees & Payment Plans

If you are eligible your fees are:

$49 Skills First Funding Fee (Concession)/ $245 (Non Concession) or $49 Job Trainer Fee

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If you do not meet the Eligibility Criteria you can still undertake the course as a Fee For Service Student, your fees are $3,999.

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Payment plans are available.

Fee For Service students can discuss this with a representative of Care Academy VIC.

Centrelink

Please note that some Centrelink Payments may be affected by undertaking study. We strongly advise you speak to your Centrelink Coordinator to see if you are affected. Fresh Futures Australia accepts no responsibility or liability for affected payments.

Meet your Registered Training Organisation (RTO)

Care Academy VIC is a registered training organisation, established in 2003. They have come a long way since its inception and have managed to develop a proficient team of industry experts. Care Academy VIC's training programs are supported by proven training strategies and tool. They consistently strive to deliver quality training, whilst maintaining compliant with the Australian Quality Training Framework.

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With over 19 years of experience in operating a Registered Training Organisation, they believe they have the ability to make a difference in your life. Right from the trainers and assessors to the administrative staff, everyone within Care Academy VIC are committed to ensuring you have an exceptional experience with them. When training with Care Academy VIC you will acquire skills and adequate knowledge to become successful in your chosen career, allowing you to excel.

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Care Academy VIC have heavily invested in state of the art simulated training equipment, which allows you as the student to experience the use of industry equipment prior to commencing your practical placement, alleviating any potential fears that may be associated when confronted with dealing with real-life scenarios. Pursuing a career in the Health industry as a professional can be your next endeavour, if you are compassionate about helping other people in need, at Care Academy VIC they will train you to provide superior individualised support as well as quality personal care.

Enrolment Process

1. Fill out our Student Questionnaire
The Student Questionnaire is designed for me to get to know you a little better before I pass your details over to the RTO conducting the course. This doesn't guarantee your acceptance into the RTO nor is it a part of the enrolment paperwork.

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2. Speak to one of our Student Liaison Coordinators
Once you have completed your Student Questionnaire, one of our Student Liaison Coordinators will give you a courtesy call to:
- Further discuss your eligibility.
- Ensure you have read over the study details.
- Speak further about your career goals and suitability for the course.
- Give you additional information and answer any further questions you may have.

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If you decide that you would like to proceed with the application process after speaking with one of our Student Liaison Coordinators then we will invite you to an Information Session.

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3. Information Session
This Information Session is your opportunity to speak to Care Academy VIC's friendly team and listen to valuable information about the course, complete your application form and enrol. To complete the enrolment forms, you will need the following:

- Unique Student Identifier (USI) - Create your USI here. 
- Victorian Student Number (VSN) - Only required for students who have attended a Victorian school since 2009
- Evidence of Citizenship/Residency and Age such as Drivers Licence and Medicare Card.


Please have these documents with you during the information session. Completion of the Enrolment Application Form does not guarantee enrolment. A Care Academy VIC's Authorised Delegate will review your form and determine the progression of enrolment.

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What will be covered
- General information about Care Academy VIC, industry areas and delivery locations
- Vocational Education & Training, learning pathways, course choice and industry based trainers
- Student Support
- Entry requirements, LLN Quiz, funding eligibility
- Course details, expected hours of study, student handbook, refund policy
- Practical placement (WWCC & Police Records Check)
- Fees and payment options
- The enrolment session – you can enrol on the day
- Your suitability for the course

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4. First day of class
Please note that the Information Session is compulsory for you to complete before your first day of class. If you miss your Information Session this may delay your course commencement date. All of your First Day details will be confirmed during the Information Session and reminders will be emailed and SMS to you.

In an effort to keep classes commencing on time, we need a little help from you. If you choose to submit your Student Questionnaire, we at Fresh Futures Australia take that as a sign you'd like to continue along the path of enrolment. If you are a little unsure then please ask away by filling the form at the bottom of the page with any further questions you may have.

In order for classes to commence, we need 15+ students. This allows a healthy classroom environment for everyone. If we are trying to give you a call and you see a missed call, voicemail or text message from us or the RTO please be courteous and give us a callback, even if it's just a notification that you are no longer interested. Our feelings won't be hurt.

We look forward to receiving your Student Questionnaire and speaking to you further about your career path.

This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding, people with a disability are encouraged to apply. RTO ID: 21436

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