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Face-to-face, through a combination of tutorials and workshops, combined with on the job training (work placement). Excursions to facilities, Trainer demonstrations on specific concepts and guest speakers will enhance the learning experience.
On-campus / Face-to-face
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
399 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
399 Lonsdale St, Melbourne, VIC 3000
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
ASQA
Accreditation Status
AccreditedCourse Content
Work with diverse people
Support independence and wellbeing
Follow safe work practices for direct client care
Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
Coordinate services for older people
Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
Support relationships with carers and families
Meet personal support needs
Facilitate the empowerment of older people
Manage legal and ethical compliance
Provide support to people living with dementia
Deliver care services using a palliative approach
Facilitate individual service planning and delivery
Implement interventions with older people at risk
Recognise healthy body systems
Manage and promote diversity
Elective unit
Maintain work health and safety
Elective unit
Reflect on and improve own professional practice
Elective unit
Common Questions
The Certificate IV in Ageing Support includes up to 120 hours of placement in an aged care facility. Academia will help you source your training placement.
The CRICOS duration for this course is 62 weeks, which comprises 5 x 10-week terms, 3 x 2-week term breaks, and a 6-week new year break.
Yes, the Certificate IV in Ageing Support includes CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support, in addition to addressing the role of support workers who complete specialised tasks and functions in aged services.
The course is delivered face-to-face through a combination of tutorials and workshops, combined with on the job training by highly qualified training staff. You will be assessed through written tests, assignments and work placements. Excursions to facilities, trainer demonstrations on specific concepts and guest speakers will also enhance the learning experience.
The Certificate IV in Ageing Support is offered at Academia's Melbourne Campus (399 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne VIC 3000). The course prepares you to work in various settings including home and community care, residential aged care facilities, retirement villages and hospitals.
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