Certificate IV in Ageing Support

Course Overview

Take the next step in aged care. This qualification develops the skills to coordinate services, complete assessments and care plans, and provide leadership in residential, home and community care settings.

Units of Competency

Core Units

• CHCADV001 — Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
• CHCAGE001 — Facilitate the empowerment of older people
• CHCAGE003 — Coordinate services for older people
• CHCAGE004 — Implement interventions with older people at risk
• CHCAGE005 — Provide support to people living with dementia
• CHCCCS006 — Facilitate individual service planning and delivery
• CHCCCS011 — Meet personal support needs
• CHCCCS023 — Support independence and wellbeing
• CHCCCS025 — Support relationships with carers and families
• CHCLEG003 — Manage legal and ethical compliance
• CHCPAL001 — Deliver care services using a palliative approach
• CHCPRP001 — Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
• HLTAAP001 — Recognise healthy body systems
• HLTWHS002 — Follow safe work practices for direct client care
• CHCDIV001 — Work with diverse people

Elective Units

• HLTAID011 — Provide First Aid
• HLTHPS006 — Assist clients with medication
• HLTWHS004 — Manage work health and safety

Career Outcomes