Certificate IV in Ageing Support

CHCAGE001*

Unit 01 Facilitate the empowerment of older people

Learn how to support older people to make their own choices, maintain independence, and stay actively involved in decisions about their care.

CHCADV001*

Unit 02 Facilitate the interests and rights of clients

Develop skills to advocate for older people and ensure their rights, preferences, and dignity are respected in care settings.

CHCDIV001

Unit 03 Work with diverse people

Build confidence working with people from diverse cultural, social, and personal backgrounds in inclusive care environments.

CHCDIV002

Unit 04 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety

Learn how to provide culturally safe and respectful care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

CHCLEG003*

Unit 05 Manage legal and ethical compliance

Understand legal and ethical responsibilities when delivering aged care services and apply professional standards in practice.

HLTWHS002*

Unit 06 Follow safe work practices for direct client care

Learn safe workplace practices to protect yourself and clients when delivering personal care and support.

CHCCCS041*

Unit 07 Recognise healthy body systems

Gain understanding of body systems to support older people’s health, wellbeing, and daily care needs.

CHCPRP001*

Unit 08 Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships

Build strong professional relationships with services and stakeholders to improve client care outcomes.

CHCCCS023*

Unit 09 Support independence and wellbeing

Support older people to maintain independence, wellbeing, and quality of life through everyday care and encouragement.

CHCCCS006*

Unit 10 Facilitate individual service planning and delivery

Learn how to contribute to personalised care plans that reflect client needs, goals, and preferences.

CHCCCS011*

Unit 11 Meet personal support needs

Develop practical skills to assist with personal care tasks while maintaining dignity and respect.

CHCAGE003*

Unit 12 Coordinate services for older people

Learn how to coordinate aged care services to ensure clients receive appropriate and timely support.

CHCAGE004*

Unit 13 Implement interventions with older people at risk

Identify and respond to risks affecting older people, supporting safety and wellbeing through appropriate interventions.

CHCCCS001*

Unit 14 Address the needs of people with chronic disease

Support older people managing chronic health conditions through ongoing care and assistance strategies.

CHCAGE005*

Unit 15 Provide support to people living with dementia

Learn how to provide compassionate, person-centred support for individuals living with dementia.

CHCCCS025*

Unit 16 Support relationships with carers and families

Develop skills to work collaboratively with families and carers to support client wellbeing.

CHCPAL001*

Unit 17 Deliver care services using a palliative approach

Learn how to provide respectful, supportive care for people with life-limiting conditions and end-of-life needs.

HLTAID011

Unit 18 Provide first aid

Gain essential first aid skills to respond effectively to emergencies in care environments.

Work Placement

Unit 19 120 hours Work Placement

Apply your skills in real aged care settings under supervision, gaining hands-on industry experience.

Units marked with an * require completion of a work placement. The work placement involves an average of 12 hours per week in the workplace with some time spent at home completing activities that contribute to assessment.

Important Note:

Online Assessment is completed for each topic.

This qualification requires the completion of HLTAID011, Provide first aid. Students are required to attain this through an appropriate training organisation and provide a Statement of Attainment to receive a Credit Transfer for this unit.

The information included in this Course Outline is indicative of the final curriculum but may not necessarily contain all units necessary for completion of the course. All assessment that you complete throughout your studies will contribute to your final award. Industry regularly reviews this qualification, and the Institute is required to incorporate any changes specified during this review process. Any changes, upgrades or expansions to the curriculum will be instigated in such a way that your studies are affected as little as possible.

Please contact your Student Support Centre if you have any questions about the requirements to complete your course.

You have a maximum of five (5) years from the date of enrolment to complete your course. You can study your course on a full-time, part-time, or self-paced basis. Indicatively, full time study of the course will take approximately 12 months.