Certificate IV In Ageing Support (Online)

Course Overview:  Certificate IV in Ageing support will equip you with the skills and knowledge to support and facilitate the empowerment of older people. Furthermore, it will help you to gain the understanding to consider possible career options such as a care supervisor, care team leader, community program coordinator or high performing personal care assistant.

 

  • Duration: 36 Weeks
  • Funding: This quali­fication is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding to eligible candidates.
  • Course fee: Tuition fees- $5,530.00 ($0 for eligible Skills First Funding applicants)
  • Prerequisite: There is no formal prerequisite for this course.
  • Entry Requirements –
  • Age at commencement: It is recommended that students have attained the age of 18 by the course commencement date.
  • Education/core skills:  Students must complete a Pre-Training Review, meet the Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skill standards for Certificate III level study and demonstrate that they are a suitable candidate for this course. 

  • Special Needs: We welcomes people with disabilities to apply. Approval will be subject to the person being able to undertake all tasks and requirements of the course.

  • Regulatory: Evidence of Australian citizenship or permanent residency is required. All participants require a Unique Student Identification (USI) number. If you do not have a USI number you can apply for online https://www.usi.gov.au/students. 

  • Work-placement: 100 hours in regulated care services

     

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  • Career Opportunities: Upon the completion of course, you could find opportunities to work as a:
  • Community Program Coordinator
  • Residential Care Worker
  • Support Worker (Community Services)
  • Care supervisor Accommodation Support Worker
  • Personal Care Worker
  • Personal Caregiver
  • Assistant Hostel Supervisor
  • Personal Care Assistant
  • Residential Care Officer
  • Day Activity Worker
  • Care Team Leader

 

  • Work Placement Support: You will be require to complete total of 120 hours of industry (work) placement over the course of your studies. Students are required to produce a valid Working with Chidren Check and a satisfactory police check prior to commencement of course.

 

  • Course Details: Each candidate must demonstrate their competency in the following-
  • 18 units of competency
  • 18 core units
  • Core Units:

HCECE006 Support behavior of children and young people

CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people

CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety

CHCEDS001 Comply with legislative, policy and industrial requirements in the education environment

CHCEDS021 Assist in facilitation of student learning

CHCEDS022 Work with students in need of additional support

CHCEDS024 Use educational strategies to support Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander education

CHCEDS025 Facilitate learning for students with disabilities

CHCEDS032 Support learning and implementation of responsible behavior

CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice

CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk

HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety

  • Elective Units:

CHCEDS019 Support students’ mathematics learning

CHCEDS020 Support students’ literacy learning

CHCEDS026 Deliver elements of teaching and learning programs

CHCEDS031 Provide support to students with autism spectrum disorder

CHCDIS009 Facilitate ongoing skills development using a person-centered approach

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