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CHC43015 CERTIFICATE IV IN AGEING SUPPORT
Gain the skills and knowledge required to work in regulated individual/ageing support in Australia.
📋 Code: CHC43015
🆔 CRICOS: 102384H
⏱ Duration: 52 Weeks
💵 Fee: From $AU 9,000
Course Overview
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.
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.
VET National Code
CHC43015
CRICOS Code
102384H
Tuition Fee Onshore
$AU 9,000
Tuition Fee Offshore
$AU 12,000
Material Fee Onshore
$AU 500
Material Fee Offshore
$AU 500
Entry Requirements
The entry requirements to get into this course are as below:
👤 Age Requirement
International students must be 18 years of age or above at the time of their course commencement at Melbourne Metro College.
📚 Academic Requirements
To enter this qualification, applicants should have successfully completed Australian equivalent of Year 12 or higher.
🌐 English Language Requirement
Students must demonstrate sufficient English language proficiency as specified by Melbourne Metro College for this qualification.
📋 Pre-Training Review
All students must complete a Pre-Training Review (PTR) before enrolment to ensure the course is suitable for their needs.
Language, Literacy & Numeracy (LLN) Test
Prior to the commencement of the course, all students are required to undertake a language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) test mapped at Australian Core Skills Framework and required to attain score at ACSF Level.
Learning Skills
4
Reading Skills
3
Writing Skills
3
Oral Communication
4
Numeracy Skills
3
- Melbourne Metro College will use online ACSF mapped LLN assessment tool to conduct a LLN test (https://llnrobot.com.au/)
- If students do not meet English and LLN requirements, students will be provided with appropriate strategies to assist them with their learning including:
- Flexible scheduling and delivery of training and assessment
- Providing the student with extra language/LLN assistance during class time; or
- Advising students to enrol in a language and literacy course to develop his or her skills to an appropriate standard, eg ELICOS (See LLN support in Student Support Section)
Course Duration
The qualification is delivered over 52 weeks consisting of:
Study Weeks
3 Terms × 10 Weeks = 30 Weeks
Work Placement
3 Weeks (120 Hours)
Holiday Breaks
9 Weeks (as per timetable)
Students are required to attend 20 hours of classroom training per week.
Homework is expected to be approximately 5 hours a week.
The training and assessment schedule shows the weeks during which training is delivered and assessment conducted for each unit.
Course Structure — Units of Competency
| Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| CHCADV001 | Facilitate the interests and rights of clients | Core |
| CHCAGE001 | Facilitate the empowerment of older people | Core |
| CHCAGE003 | Coordinate services for older people | Core |
| CHCAGE004 | Implement interventions with older people at risk | Core |
| CHCAGE005 | Provide support to people living with dementia | Core |
| CHCCCS006 | Facilitate individual service planning and delivery | Core |
| CHCCCS011 | Meet personal support needs | Core |
| CHCCCS023 | Support independence and wellbeing | Core |
| CHCCCS025 | Support relationships with carers and families | Core |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people | Core |
| CHCLEG003 | Manage legal and ethical compliance | Core |
| CHCPAL001 | Deliver care services using a palliative approach | Core |
| CHCPRP001 | Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships | Core |
| HLTAAP001 | Recognise healthy body systems | Core |
| HLTWHS002 | Follow safe work practices for direct client care | Core |
| CHCAGE002 | Implement falls prevention strategies | Elective |
| BSBLDR413 | Lead effective workplace relationships | Elective |
| CHCCCS017 | Provide loss and grief support | Elective |
Key Information
Digital Literacy
All students enrolling in this course are expected to have basic computer skills including use of Internet, email and word processor.
Placement
Students are required to complete 120 hours of work placement as part of the qualification. Students will commence their work placement from in term 4.
Delivery Approach
This qualification is delivered face-to-face at Melbourne Metro College for 20 hours per week over 3 days, with an additional 6 hours of mandatory structured self-study each week.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Students may apply for Credit Transfer (CT) or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) before course commencement, subject to providing verifiable supporting evidence.
Assessment
Students are provided with Student Assessment Booklet and other documents specific to the workplace simulation task requirements.
Pathways
After achieving this qualification, learners may pursue further study pathways in community services and related fields or seek employment in aged care, disability support, home and community care, and other direct support roles.