Certificate IV in Ageing Support
Deliver person-centred care and supervise support in ageing services.
Course description
This qualification reflects the role of support workers who complete specialised tasks and functions in aged services — in residential, home or community-based environments. Workers take responsibility for their own outputs within defined organisational 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.
CHC43015 consists of eighteen (18) units — fifteen (15) core and three (3) elective.
Mode of study
The course is delivered face-to-face and includes:
- 20 hours of scheduled face-to-face classes per week
- Online training through the e-learning system
- All resources provided online
- 120 hours of compulsory work placement
Amount of training
The amount of training has been determined to give learners sufficient time to develop the skills, knowledge and experience required in each unit of competency.
Course structure
Expand each section to view the unit codes and titles.
Entry requirements
Learners must meet the following entry requirements to be admitted to this training product:
- Aged 18 years or older
- Grade 12 or equivalent
- IELTS 6.0 (no band less than 5.5)
- Sound language, literacy and basic computer skills
- Unique Student Identifier (USI)
- Valid photo ID and signature
- Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) evaluation
- Positive National Criminal History check
Delivery location
Career opportunities
Graduates of this course will be qualified to work in roles such as:
- Personal Care Leader
- Care Team Leader
- Community Care Worker
- Aged Care Coordinator
Education pathways
Diploma of Mental Health → Diploma of Community Services, or proceed to employment in the industry.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) / Course credit
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is available. AVC's process is structured to minimise time and cost, with a supportive approach for learners. You should apply ideally at enrolment, and up to 2 weeks into your course.
In accordance with Standards for RTO 2025, Australis Vocational College recognises qualifications issued by other RTOs. AVC will accept and mutually recognise qualifications and Statements of Attainment awarded by any other Registered Training Organisation, unless precluded by licensing requirements.
Course fee
For the latest course fees, please reach out to us at admission@avc.edu.au.
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