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 online sessions with other students or individually for teaching, role plays and more.
The course is delivered via our online learning portal and you receive access to your all learning and assessment materials online.
The duration of your course will be approximately 12 months.
You will be supported by your trainer who is available to answer any questions you have via email or phone call.
In addition to the online learning workshops and role plays, learners will be required to work with clients during a 120 hour vocational work placement which learners are required to source themselves.
Please note students will be required to obtain a police check and yellow card prior to vocational placement. This is an additional cost and will be required to obtain employment in the industry. Students undertaking vocational placement may also be required to complete a First Aid course with an external provider at their own expense.
Hard copy materials can be provided at a cost. Please note that printed materials are sourced externally and students will be charged at the rate that Jigsaw has been quoted to produce these. The quote will be provided to the student and expected to paid for prior to the print being ordered.
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
This course is open entry however, students enrolling into this course will be required to undertake a Literacy & Numeracy Indicator prior to commencement of the course. This allows our trainers to identify any strengths and where additional support may be required. Students will also be required to have access to a computer and an internet connection to undertake their study and assessment.
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 |
| CHCDIV002 | Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety | Elective |
| CHCCCS017 | Provide loss and grief support | 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
