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Certificate IV in Ageing Support
CHC43015
Training provided by Stirling Institute of Australia, RTO 21132.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Please note you will not be studying through Fresh Futures Australia but Stirling Institute of Australia a Nationally Recognised Registered Training Organisation.
Course Essentials
Qualification Code: CHC43015
Recognition: Nationally recognised - meets Australian Qualifications Framework.
Study: Full-time study
Study mode: Classroom-based
Class time: 9.30am to 4.30pm
Duration: From 10 months. Depending on the month/intake, the course typically consists of 35 tuition weeks, excluding holidays and placement.
Assessment: Knowledge evidence, direct demonstration and observation, portfolios, projects, role plays, case studies and presentations.
Practical Placement Hours: 120 hours (Minimum)
Funded Admin Fee: $0
Funded Tuition Fee: $100 (Non-concession), $20 (Concession)
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 16 years old. If you are under 18 your enrolment form will need to be signed by a parent or guardian.
Language, Literacy and Numeracy: Stirling Institute of Australia want to make sure this course is the perfect fit for you, so they’ll assess your language, literacy, and numeracy skills before enrolment.
Enrolment Application & Pre-Training Review: Get started by attending a face to face Information Session or completing the process online.
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.
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:
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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.
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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.
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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:
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Accommodation support worker
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Care supervisor
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Care team leader
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Day activity worker
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Hostel supervisor
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Personal care worker
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Residential care worker
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Support worker
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NDIS approved facilities
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In-Home Care Organisations
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Community Organisations
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Accommodation & Respite Centres
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Aged Care Facilities
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Nursing Homes
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Local Councils
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Rehabilitation Centres
Responsibilities
As an aged care worker some tasks you could perform throughout your day can include
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Assisting clients with personal care activities.
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Providing companionship and support during daily activities.
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Performing household tasks such as preparing meals, laundry, shopping and cleaning.
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Implementing strategies for managing dementia and other health issues.
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Delivering activities that promote emotional and intellectual stimulation.
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Maintaining a safe living environment by minimising or removing safety risks or hazards.
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Transporting clients to appointments, outings and social engagements.
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Using equipment to assist clients with limited mobility such as hoists, swivel cushions and wheelchairs.
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Implementing care programs for clients in residential care facilities.
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Liaising with other health care professionals, family members and carers.
Skills and Interests
As an aged care worker some personal attributes should be:
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A caring and supportive attitude
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Patience, discretion and a high level of professionalism
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To be physically fit and able to lift heavy objects
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To be committed to the rights of elderly people
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Excellent communication and listening skills
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The ability to build good relationships and earn trust and respect
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Initiative, enthusiasm and motivation
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Tact and sensitivity patience and resilience
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Good organisational and planning skills
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The ability to relate to people from all backgrounds
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Patience and perseverance, for coping with challenges and setbacks
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A non-judging attitude initiative, enthusiasm and motivation
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A good understanding of social and community issues
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Commitment to equality and diversity
What you'll learn
Throughout your studies, you will discover the knowledge of
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Supporting people living with dementia
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Assisting clients with medication
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Providing advocacy and representations services
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The principles of recovery-oriented practice
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Communication techniques to build and maintain relationships
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Supporting people in palliative care
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Assess and review emotional, physical well-being and healthy body systems
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Encouraging community participation and social inclusion
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Providing individualised support and care
Physical Criteria
The typical role will include the following physical activities:
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Frequent lifting up to 16kg
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Frequent bending at knees and/ or hips.
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Kneeling
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High grip strength (above 15kg / 50%)
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Good cardiovascular fitness.
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Standing for long periods
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Ability to reach overhead
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Ability to reach below knee height
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Ability to reach forward
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Sitting for long periods
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Bilateral lift 10kg
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Unilateral carry 10kg
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Frequent pushing/pulling
Course Units
To successfully complete CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support you must complete the following units of competency:
HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care (Core)
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people (Core)
CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance (Core)
CHCADV001 Facilitate the interests and rights of clients (Core)
CHCAGE001 Facilitate the empowerment of older people (Core)
CHCDIS007 Facilitate the empowerment of people with a disability (Elective)
CHCCCS006 Facilitate individual service planning and delivery (Core)
CHCAGE003 Coordinate services for older people (Core)
CHCPRP001 Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships (Core)
CHCAGE004 Implement interventions with older people at risk (Core)
CHCAGE005 Provide support to people living with dementia (Core)
CHCCCS011 Meet personal support needs (Core)
CHCCCS023 Support independence and wellbeing (Core)
CHCCCS025 Support relationships with carers and families (Core)
CHCPAL001 Deliver care services using a palliative approach (Core)
HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems (Core)
HLTAAP002 Confirm physical health status (Elective)
VU22733 Identify and provide initial response to family violence risk (Elective)
Assessment
Unlocking your potential has never been more thrilling! Assessment is a crucial element in your learning journey, paving the way to a nationally recognised qualification or a statement of attainment. Get ready to showcase your skills and knowledge through dynamic methods such as captivating presentations, hands-on demonstrations, immersive role plays, and engaging case studies. You'll be immersed in a world of active learning, where your progress will be celebrated at
every step. Your learning experience will be an exhilarating adventure, propelling you towards achieving your educational goals with confidence!
Trainer Support
At Stirling Institute of Australia, they take pride in their top-notch trainers! They're hand-picked for their vocational competencies, industry expertise, and teaching skills. In every class session, your trainer will leverage their wealth of experience to foster a dynamic, fulfilling, and engaging learning environment. With their passion for teaching, you'll be guided towards success by a dedicated partner who is committed to making your learning journey truly enjoyable. Get ready to thrive under their guidance and unlock your full potential!
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.
Some examples of where your placement will be undertaken are:
- Aged Care Facilities
- Respite Organisations
- Nursing Homes
- Community Organisations
- Health Facilities
- Hospitals
Please note in some cases travelling may be required.
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:
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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 (Name Only): Approximately $50
*Prices are subject to change without warning.
Skills First Funding
Skills First is a Victorian Government scheme that helps people access subsidised vocational education and training. If you are eligible, the government will contribute to the cost of your course tuition fees.
Eligibility criteria for Skills First government-subsidised training
Citizenship/Residency
You must be:
1. an Australian citizen, or
2. a holder of a permanent visa, or
3. a New Zealand citizen (visa 444), or
4. an Asylum Seeker (though referral for government-subsidised training from the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre or the Australia Red Cross), or
5. a holder of one of the below visas (VEVO verification required):
* valid Bridging visa class E, or
* Safe Haven Enterprise visa, or
* Temporary Protection visa, or
* Bridging visa class F, or
* Humanitarian Stay (Temporary) (subclass 449) visa, or
* Temporary (Humanitarian Concern) (subclass 786) visa.
New 2023 VIC Government funding eligibility rules – what’s NEW!
1. Your prior education no longer matters!
Now you can enrol and study any qualification at Stirling Institute of Australia with government funding, regardless of what level of education you’ve completed in the past. This applies to all students!
Prior to this change, you had to ‘upskill’ to get government funding.. but now you don’t.
2. Removal of ‘2 at level in a lifetime’ limit!
NOW you can study more than 2 courses that are at the same qualification level with government funding!
Prior to 1 January 2023, you could only study 2 of the same level qualifications with government funding in your lifetime.. but now you don’t.
3. What hasn’t changed?
You can still only be studying no more than 2 government funded qualifications at any one point in time. This is known as the ‘2 in a year’ limit.
Course Fees & Payment Plans
If you are eligible for Government Funding your fees are:
$0 Admin Fee + $100 Tuition Fee (Non-concession), $20 (Concession)
If you do not meet the Eligibility Criteria you can still undertake the course as a Fee For Service Student, your fees is: $11,250.
Payment plans are available to Full Fee Paying Students. Stirling Institute of Australia will not accept more than $1,500 prepaid fees in advance.
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)
Stirling Institute of Australia is a Registered Training Organisation specialising in Allied Health, Community Services, Mental Health, Early Childhood, Clinical Hypnotherapy, Individual Support, Ageing Support and Disability.
Stirling Institute of Australia is a dynamic and innovative Registered Training Organisation with a clear and definitive emphasis on the practical side of training. They believe the best way to learn is to experience. Stirling has a proven track record with regards to the completion rates and employment outcomes of its students, and has quickly become one of the most popular and reputable registered training organisations in Victoria.
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.
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.
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.
3. Information Session
This Information Session is your opportunity to speak to Stirling Institute of Australia'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 Stirling Institute of Australia Authorised Delegate will review your form and determine the progression of enrolment.
What will be covered
- General information about Stirling Institute of Australia, 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
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.