Certificate IV in Ageing Support

This qualification reflects the role of support workers who complete specialised tasks and functions in aged services — in residential, home or community based environments. Workers take responsibility for their own outputs within defined organisation guidelines and maintain quality service delivery through development, facilitation and review of individualised service planning.

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.

Total 18 units — 15 core and 3 electives.

Core units (15)

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

Elective units (3)

• HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
• HLTHPS006 Assist clients with medication
• HLTWHS004 Manage work health and safety

• Minimum age: 18 years at the time of enrolment.
• English language proficiency — IELTS 6.0 (5.5 in each module) or an equivalent test accepted by the Department of Home Affairs.
• Year 12 qualification or equivalent academic background.

To achieve this qualification, students must complete a minimum of 120 hours of supervised work placement in an approved aged care setting (residential, home or community based). Placement provides hands-on experience supporting older people, applying person-centred care, and consolidating skills learned in the classroom. UTI's Work Placement Coordinator will assist in arranging suitable host organisations and supervising progress against the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency.

• Aged Care Activity Worker
• Personal Care Support Worker
• Residential Care Worker
• Care Service Team Leader

• Diploma of Mental Health
• Relevant bachelor degree or post-graduate certificate

Students who successfully complete all 18 units of competency and the mandatory 120 hours of work placement will be issued with CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support, recognised nationally under the AQF.

Students who complete some but not all units may be issued with a Statement of Attainment.

Fast track your qualification by gaining credit for your existing skills and prior learning. If you have relevant experience or completed units/qualifications, indicate RPL/Credit Transfer in your application.

Australian Health and Horticulture Institute Pty Ltd recognises AQF qualifications and Statements of Attainment issued by Registered Training Organisations.

For full terms, conditions and student life information, please refer to our Student Handbook.