Certificate IV in Ageing Support

Program Details

• Program Code & Title

  CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support.

• Subjects

  The CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support requires 18 subjects.

  Core Subjects:

  CHCADV001 – Facilitate the interest and rights of the 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 well being
  CHCCCS025 – Support relationships with carers and families
  CHCDIV001 – Work with diverse people
  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

  Elective Subjects:

  CHCAGE002 – Implement falls prevention strategies
  CHCMHS001 – Work with people with mental health issues
  CHCDIS007 – Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability

  All other electives available on request.

  
  Credit Transfer and RPL offered: Recognition of prior learning and skills assessment.

• Entry Requirements

  There are no entry requirements for this Program, however Students are required to undertake a Pre-Training Review and a Language Literacy Numeracy and Digital Literacy Assessment. 

  These will assist with determining suitability and relevance  into course entry and identification of any support needs. 

  The ability to obtain a Police Check - Police Check required for industry work placement 

• Assessment

  Assessment Methods may include: 

  • Written Questions 
  • Project Work 
  • Case Study’s 
  • Role plays 
  • Workplace Based Tasks/Observations  

• Duration and Intensity

  Traineeship: Estimated duration 104 Weeks 

  Non-Traineeship: Estimated duration 52 Weeks 

• Delivery Mode

  TMG College Australia provides the following delivery options: 

  Face to Face Training 

  In person Classroom Based training delivered at TMG College Australia sites. Face to Face delivery includes both theory and practical activities which are supported by structured Work Placement. 

  Structured Work Placement 

  As part of this course, Students will be required to undertake a minimum 120 hour’s practical placement in a Residential Care or Community Care Setting. 

  Offsite Training 

  TMG College Australia can deliver training and undertake assessments using facilities at a Students Workplace, or in a mobile manner (e.g. delivery at a regional/remote location for a specific period or for a specific training course).  

  Mixed Mode Training 

  A combination of various delivery modes. Also known as "Mixed Delivery" or "Blended Learning". This includes Online, Face to Face and Workplace Based.

• Pathways

  Students who successfully complete this Program may pathway into further study options, such as:

  • CHC52015 Diploma of Community Services.

• Your Career

  This course will provides you an opportunity to enter into the workforce involving potential job roles such as:

  • Accommodation support worker
  • Hostel supervisor / Assistant hostel supervisor
  • Personal / Residential care worker
  • Care supervisor / team leader
  • Program coordinator – social programs
  • Day activity worker & Support worker

• Fees & Eligibility

  Enrolment Fees:
  Without Concession - $128.00
  With Concession - $25.60
  

  Fee For Service - $7,950.00

  The student tuition fees published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. 

  This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding. TMG College Australia encourage individuals with disabilities to access training subsidised through the Skills First Program. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply for this training.

  Skill First Eligibility 1. You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident* or New Zealand Citizen. 2. You must not have completed the same AQF level qualification or higher than the course you wish to enrol in, unless under 20 years of age on 1 January this year. 3. You must not have commenced or be scheduled to commence more than two Victorian Government subsidised courses this year; and 4. You must not be currently enrolled in two or more Victorian Government subsidised courses.

  Traineeship incentives may be applicable on full time/ part time basis, subject to eligibility. Enrolment fees apply.

   

  *Formal confirmation of permanent residence granted by the Department of Home Affairs (or its successor) AND the student’s foreign passport or ImmiCard required.

• Locations

  This Qualification is available in the following regions: 

  • Melbourne CBD 
  • Box Hill 
  • Werribee 

• Upcoming Classes

  

• Credit Transfer

  We provide Credit Transfer with agreed and consistent credit outcomes for components of a qualification, if the CT request is equivalent in content and learning outcomes with TMG’s matched qualifications.

• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

  We provide Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) where student work experience or qualifications of an advanced and related nature have been undertaken. RPL result is subject to the quality and amount of the evidence submitted by the Student to TMG.