CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support
CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support
This 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.
This qualification requires the completion of a minimum of 120 hours of work, in a direct support role, in an aged care, home and community, disability or community service organisation.
COURSE STRUCTURE
There is a total of (18) units to complete this qualification. (15) Core Units and (3) Elective Units.
For a list of available units, please download the course brochure. Please note that any pre-scheduled programs will have set electives.
Student Portal
On enrolment you will receive access to your Student Portal. This is where you where you will access all of your course information, learning and assessment materials, links to any online virtual classroom workshops and complete and submit your assessments. If you are attending face-to-face workshops, we encourage you to bring your own laptop or tablet device with you to class to work on your assessments. You will be able to access ESTR’s free wireless internet connection.
Assessment Strategies
Each unit will comprise of a number of assessment tasks which may include short knowledge tests, projects, case studies, research, written reports and participating in practical activities such as classroom and workplace observations, roleplays and presentations.
It is expected that you will need additional time outside of class to complete your assessments.
Logbook
You will be given a Logbook that contains the practical workplace observations, projects and timesheet to record your workplace hours relevant to the specific units of competency. The Logbook is a key component of this course and must be completed.
COURSE FEES
The price for this qualification will vary and is based upon specific eligibility requirements for government subsidies available at the time of your enrolment. We will determine your eligibility for any subsidies available as part of our enrolment application pre-training review process. You will be issued with a quote detailing your exact course fee before your enrolment is finalised.
- Full Course Cost - $8,000
- New Entrant Traineeship - $0 (NSW Only)
- NSW Smart and Skilled (NSW Only) - $0* (Eligibility Criteria Apply)
*This training is subsidised by the NSW Government.
Payment Plans are available
To gain course entry you must;
- Be over 18 years of age
- Have a Unique Student Identifier (USI)
- Have the Language, Literacy, and Numeracy (LLN) skills at a minimum of an ACSF Level 3, sufficient to allow you to complete and maintain documentation, interpret documents, interpret health terminology and communicate effectively with clients, families and colleagues
- Be employed in an Aged Care, Home and Community Care or Disability Service Organisation in a role that involves direct client support e.g., Assistant in Nursing, Care Worker, Community Care Worker, Disability Support Worker, and have the support of the workplace supervisor or employer to participate in this training.
- Have access to a computer/laptop/iPad/Tablet with reliable internet and email access, and a camera and microphone to interact in the virtual classroom environment.
- Have the Digital Literacy Skills required to complete assessment work online.
