Our CHC43015 - Certificate IV Ageing Support:
- Has Flexible Payment Options
- Is Trained by Experienced Carers with Real World Experience
- Provides you with Ongoing Support
- Is Delivered Online - Study from anywhere!
CHC43015 - Certificate IV Ageing Support
About our Ageing Support Course
Our CHC43015 - Certificate IV Ageing Support comprises 18 units (15 core units and 3 elective units) completed within 12 months. 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.
Why do our Ageing Support course?
Our CHC43015 - Certificate IV Ageing Support is designed for people wishing to develop the skills and knowledge required to become an Aged Care Support worker in the aged care field. Our elective units are carefully selected to reflect real-life community needs.
Jobs Outlook
The number of Aged and Disabled Carers grew very strongly over the past 5 years and is expected to grow very strongly over the next 5 years: from 163,700 in 2017 to 241,200 by 2022. There are likely to be around 184,000 job openings over this time from workers leaving and new jobs being created. 
With Jigsaw’s self-paced learning, you will be allocated a trainer who will be in regular contact and assist you through your studies. Trainers also hold frequent online interactive sessions with other students or individually for teachings, role plays and more.
You receive full access to your assessments online as well as additional readings, videos and more.
Your trainer is also available to answer any questions via email or telephone during office hours, including during the online classroom sessions.
In addition to the online learning, online workshops and role plays, learners will be required to work with clients during a 120 hour work placement which learners are required to source themselves.
All students are required to complete written assessments in their own time your trainer will advise you of due dates.
CHC43015 Certificate IV Ageing Support Entry Requirements
For students who are eligible to access funding through the Higher Level Skills program, students must be an Existing Worker in the Community Services and Health industry and be able to provide current evidence of this. Other eligibility requirements are:
- Over the age of 15 and not currently enrolled at secondary school
- Having a current residential address in Queensland
- Be an Australian or New Zealand Citizen, an Australian Permanent Resident (including humanitarian entrant), a temporary resident with necessary work and visa permits on the pathway to permanent residency.
- not hold, and not be enrolled in, a certificate IV or higher-level qualification, not including qualifications completed at school and foundation skills training
CHC43015 - Certificate IV Ageing Support
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Unit Type |
|---|---|---|
| HLTAAP001 | Recognise healthy body systems | Core |
| HLTWHS002 | Follow safe work practices for direct client care | 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 well being | Core |
| CHCCCS025 | Support relationships with carers and families | Core |
| CHCADV001 | Facilitate the interests and rights of clients | Core |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people | Core |
| CHCLEG003 | Manage legal and ethical compliance | Core |
| CHCPAL001 | Develop care services using a palliative approach | Core |
| CHCPRP001 | Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships | Core |
| CHCAGE002 | Implement falls prevention strategies | Elective |
| HLTHPS006 | Assist clients with medication | Elective |
| HLTHPS007 | Administer and monitor medications | Elective |
Elective units are subject to change.
Please make an enquiry to discuss the cost of this course or call us on 1300 943 438 There are different payment options available depending on your situation. These include:
- Upfront payment
- Payment plans, and
- Study Loans
