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Overview
Pathways
Successful completion of the CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support may lead to employment opportunities, including:
- Aged Care Worker
- Palliative Care Worker
- Case Manager.
Please note: This course provides skills and knowledge to the industry standard, but does not guarantee a job.
Snapshot
What you will gain
Upon successfully completing this nationally recognised qualification, students should be able to:
- identify safe work practices for client care
- facilitate the rights, interests and empowerment of clients
- recognise and meet the support needs of clients.
What you will study
This qualification consists of 18 units of competency, as shown below. Please call Work Savvy for enquiries about customisation and contextualisation.
Core Units
- CHCCCS011 Meet personal support needs
- CHCPRP001 Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
- CHCAGE004 Implement interventions with older people at risk
- CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
- CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance
- CHCCCS023 Support independence and wellbeing
- CHCPAL001 Deliver care services using a palliative approach
- CHCAGE001 Facilitate the empowerment of older people
- CHCAGE003 Coordinate services for older people
- CHCAGE005 Provide support to people living with dementia
- CHCADV001 Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
- CHCCCS006 Facilitate individual service planning and delivery
- HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
- CHCCCS025 Support relationships with carers and families
- HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems
Elective Units
- CHCAGE002 Implement falls prevention strategies
- CHCCCS019 Recognise and respond to crisis situations
- HLTHPS006 Assist clients with medication
How you will study
Delivery
This course may be delivered through face-to-face, online, or work-based training. We use a range of assessment methods for this qualification, including:
- short answers
- projects
- activities
- workplace observation
- observation in a simulated workplace.
Duration
This qualification can be completed in up to thirty-six months, dependent on the student's experience, Credit Transfer (CT) or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Apply for CT or RPL during enrolment.
Eligibility and requirements
Student Requirements
The following will be required for the enrolment process:
- Unique Student Identifier (USI)
- verifiable identification documents
- completion of the LLND assessment.
Please visit www.usi.gov.au to create your USI.
Work placement
This training program includes a minimum of 120 hours of work placement.
New South Wales Work Placement requirements:
- 100% clear current National Police Check clearance certificate
- NDIS Worker Check (NDISWC)
- Working with Children Check (WWCC)
- Current vaccination records may be required.
Applications for these clearances are made on an individual basis directly to the relevant government department. Application fees may apply.
Students will require access to appropriate technology and internet if the materials are delivered online.
Course fees
Fees
Online or self-study option at $7,600 per student. Other delivery option $9,500 per student. This price includes a non-refundable Administration Charge of $250.
Should you require an RPL assessment, please contact us for fees and arrangement.
ADDITIONAL FEES
- Deferment Fee (administration charges): $50
- Replacement of Testamur/statement of attainment/Qualification Certificate - Hard Copy: $75
- Replacement of Testamur/statement of attainment/Qualification Certificate - Digital: $25
- Repeat of unit (Third attempt onwards Per unit): $150
- RPL assessment: Contact us for a quote
Please note: Course fees and additional charges may change from time to time. Please check with Work Savvy staff for updates.
Work Savvy does not accept upfront payments of more than $1,500. If a student's fee is more than this amount, the support of a flexible payment plan will be offered to students.
