Certificate IV in Aged Care
COURSE OUTLINE:
Workers in the Certificate IV in Aged Care generally work in residential facilities within defined organisation guidelines and service plans.
These workers apply knowledge and skills gained through qualifications and/or previous experience to provide training and support to older people to enhance their ability to achieve greater levels of independence, self reliance and community participation.
These workers report to service managers and may liaise with health professionals and other service agencies. Workers in this group may work without direct supervision and may be required to supervise and/or co-ordinate a limited number of lower classified workers
Job Roles
Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
- Accommodation support worker
- Hostel supervisor
- Assistant hostel supervisor
- Personal care worker
- Care supervisor
- Program co-ordinator – social programs
- Care team leader
- Support worker
- Day activity worker
Course Structure
Core
| Unit Code | Unit Title |
| CHCAC412A | Provide services to older people with complex needs (Note pre-requisite CHCAC318A) |
| CHCAC416A | Facilitate support responsive to the specific nature of dementia |
| CHCAC417A | Implement interventions with older people at risk of falls |
| CHCAD401D | Advocate for clients |
| CHCCS400A | Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework |
| CHCICS401A | Facilitate support for personal care needs |
| CHCICS402A | Facilitate individualised plans |
| CHCINF403C | Co-ordinate information systems |
| CHCNET404A | Facilitate links with other services |
| CHCORG406A | Supervise work |
| CHCOHS312A | Follow safety procedures for direct care |
Elective
| Unit Code | Unit Title |
| HLTHIR403B | Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers |
| CHCCOM403A | Use targeted communication skills to build relationships |
| CHCCS305A | Assist client with medication (Note pre-requisite HLTAP301A) |
| CHCDIS313A | Support people with disabilities who are ageing |
Course Code
CHC40208
Tuition Fees
| FULL | $3,600 |
| RPL | $1,100 |
Methods of Training
Classroom deliverySelf- paced training*
Workshop format
*Self-paced training, with participants working through each unit of competency, providing adequate evidence for assessment and having access to a mentor.
