CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support

CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support

The CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support qualification 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.

Workers may be required to demonstrate leadership and have limited responsibility for the organisation and the quantity and quality of outputs of others within limited parameters.

To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 120 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency.

The Certificate IV in Ageing Support may be completed through a Smart and Skilled Traineeship / Entitlement pathway or a Fee for Service enrolment.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Subsidised Course Fees

This training is subsidised by the NSW Government. Eligibility criteria applies under NSW Smart and Skilled. Eligibility will be checked and a course fee confirmed prior to enrolment.

New Entrant Traineeship

Fee Free Scholarship

Fee Exemption

Skilling for Recovery Waiver

First Qualification

$1,990

Second Qualification

$2,320

Non-subsidised Course Fees

Full Fee

$10,000

Qualification Information

Units of Competency

18 Units to be completed in total: 15 CORE and 3 ELECTIVE units of competency

Unit Code	Unit Title	Core / Elective
HLTWHS002	Follow safe work practices for direct client care	Core
HLTINF001	HLTINF001 Comply with infection control prevention and control policies and procedures	Elective
CHCCCS023	Support independence and wellbeing	Core
CHCDIV001	Work with diverse people	Core
CHCAGE001	Facilitate the empowerment of older people	Core
CHCCCS011	Meet personal support needs	Core
HLTAAP001	Recognise healthy body systems	Core
HLTAID011	Provide first aid	Elective
CHCADV001	Facilitate the interests and rights of clients	Core
CHCCCS006	Facilitate individualised service planning and delivery	Core
CHCAGE003	Coordinate services for older people	Core
CHCAGE004	Implement interventions with older people at risk	Core
CHCAGE002	Implement falls prevention strategies	Elective
CHCCCS025	Support relationships with families and carers	Core
CHCPRP001	Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships	Core
CHCPAL001	Deliver care services using a palliative approach	Core
CHCAGE005	CHCAGE005 Provide support to people living with dementia	Core
CHCLEG003	Manage legal and ethical compliance	Core

We have listed commonly used electives however there is a wider range of electives available to suit your requirements! Credit can be applied for previously completed units of competency.

Work placement

This qualification requires the successful completion of a minimum of 120 hours of direct support work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency.

For those already employed within a suitable industry setting, work placement can be completed as part of your normal working hours as long as the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency are met.

Work placement opportunities will be identified as part of the enrolment process and students requiring to undertake work placement will be supported to complete this once all necessary milestones have been met.

Outcomes and Career Pathways

Job Roles & Titles Relevant to this Qualification

Upon successful completion of this qualification, occupational titles may include:

Support Worker
Home Care Worker

Aged Care Team Leader
Senior Support Worker

Community Care Team Leader
Home Care Planner

Career Pathways

Working in the Community Services industry can be an incredibly rewarding career with a wide range of opportunities.

People who successfully complete this course may choose to continue their studies by completing a higher-level qualification or consider a pathway into University.

As much of the skills and knowledge that you will learn through a career in Community Services are transferrable, this is a great industry for those considering a future career in roles such as nursing or other allied health professions such as occupational therapy, podiatry, social work, psychology or physiotherapy.

Enrolment Options

This qualification can be undertaken through a range of enrolment options including a traineeship, Smart & Skilled entitlement model, fee-for-service enrolment or other Government funded options. More information relating to these options can be found below:

Traineeship

A traineeship combines on-the-job work and formal training with a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) to obtain a nationally recognised qualification. Traineeships can be undertaken by fulltime and part-time employees and may attract government subsidies based on eligibility criteria.

	New entrant traineeship	Existing worker traineeship
Fee-free available*	Yes	No
Subsidised fees available*	Yes	No
Employer incentives available*	Yes	Yes
Employment status	Fulltime or Part time	Fulltime or Part time
Minimum employment hours	15 – 21 hours per week	15 – 21 hours per week
Enrolment duration	18 – 48 months	18 – 48 months
Competency-based completion available	Yes	Yes
Course fee*	$0 – $1,000	$P.O.A

*Eligibility criteria applies

This training is subsidised by the NSW Government.

Smart and Skilled Entitlement

Smart and Skilled provides eligible students with access to Government-subsidised training.

	Smart and Skilled Entitlement Enrolment (TPFQ)
Fee-free scholarships available*	Yes
Subsidised fees available*	Yes
Employer incentives available*	No
Employment status	N/A
Minimum employment hours	N/A
Enrolment duration	18 months
Competency-based completion available	Yes
Course fee*	$0 – $2,320

*Eligibility criteria applies

This training is subsidised by the NSW Government.

Fee-for-service

Fee-for-service enrolments are available for those who are not eligible or do not wish the study through a Government-subsidised pathway.

	Fee-for-service Enrolment (FFS)
Fee-free scholarships available	No
Subsidised fees available	No
Employer incentives available	No
Employment status	N/A
Minimum employment hours	N/A
Enrolment duration	18 months
Competency-based completion available	Yes
Course fee	$P.O.A

Other options

There may be availability to complete this qualification (in part) through other NSW Government funded pathways including part qualification and pre-vocational programs. In order to access these pathways, an application must be made to the Department with employer support. The duration, commencement/completion dates and units of competency will be identified throughout the application process.

Additionally, there may be availability to study Skill Sets relating to this qualification.

Please contact our team to enquire.

Delivery Pathways

Traineeships

This pathway is for learners undertaking study as part of a signed training contract with their Employer and includes planned site visits.

Work-based

This pathway is for learners employed within the industry and undertaking study with employer support outside of a traineeship.

Classroom delivery

Learning occurs through face-to-face or virtual sessions including weekday, evening and Saturday sessions.

Blended delivery

Learning occurs through a combination of classroom sessions, work-based, virtual and/or distance delivery.

Studying with KARBEN

At KARBEN Training Solutions, we pride ourselves on the support we offer to both students and employers throughout the learning journey.

Student Support

Planned contact with a Trainer/Assessor
Planned contact with a Student Mentor
Access to our dedicated Student Mentors via phone, email and face-to-face by appointment*
Affordable study sessions
Access to a Student Portal
Access to the KTS Resource Library
Regular enrolment updates including assessment outcomes and feedback

* Refer to the Student and Employer Handbook for more information.

Employer Support

Planned contact with a Trainer/Assessor*
Dedicated Client Services Representative
Formal review of traineeship program every 12 months
Access to an Employer Portal
Written feedback after each site visit*
Regular enrolment updates for students including assessment outcomes and feedback*

*Where a student is studying through a traineeship pathway or has provided authority to release information.

Payment Options

Upon successful completion of the enrolment process, an invoice will be issued via email.

Payment plans are available.

Please see our Student and Employer Handbook for Fee Schedule and payment plan options.

How to Enrol

Our pre-enrolment process ensures that you are provided with information to make an informed choice about your studies before making a formal commitment. This process is summarised below and must be completed before we accept your enrolment: