Course Overview

This qualification covers workers who provide a range of services to clients in a range of settings. Work may take place in a range of contexts such as community based organisations, residential aged care facilities. Workers may have supervisory responsibilities. These may include providing effective support, communication, management, current industry based requirements, safety procedures and cultural sensitivity.

Qualifications And Recognition

Upon successful completion of this course students will be eligible to receive the Certificate IV in Aged Care.

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Employment Prospects

Employment could be within residential aged care facilities or community based organisations within the Aged Care sector.

Entry Requirements

• All students must have completed CHC30208 Certificate III in Aged Care or equivalent.
• All students must be currently working within the industry or be willing to undertake a 200 hour work placement.

Pre-Requisites

To gain entry into CHC40108 Certificate IV in Aged Care a candidate must be recognised as competent, through a recognised training program or recognition process, against the following core units from CHC30208 Certificate III in Aged Care (or equivalent):

Unit Code	Unit Name
CHCAC318B	Work effectively with older people
CHCAC319A	Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCCS411B	Work effectively in the community sector
CHCICS303A	Support individual health and emotional well being
CHCPA301B	Deliver care services using a palliative approach
HLTAP301B	Recognise healthy body systems in a health care context

How To Apply

Direct to Institute

Assessment

Assessments will be conducted through workplace assessments, relevant workbooks and classroom based workshops.

Can prospective students enrol in individual units?

Yes.

Course Structure

   

Unit Code	Unit Name
Core Units
CHCAC412A	Provide services to older people with complex needs (Note: pre-requisite CHCAC318B)
CHCAC416A	Facilitate support responsive to the specific nature of dementia
CHCAC417A	Implement interventions with older people at risk of falls
CHCAD401D	Advocate for clients
CHCCS400B	Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework
CHCICS401A	Facilitate support for personal care needs
CHCICS402A	Facilitate individualised plans
CHCINF403D	Coordinate information systems
CHCNET404A	Facilitate links with other services
CHCORG406B	Supervise work
Elective Units
CHCOHS312B	Follow safety procedures for direct care work
HLTFA301C	Apply First Aid (2)
HLTHIR403C	Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers
CHCCS305B	Assist clients with medications
CHCDIS301B	Work effectively with people with a disability