Certificate IV in Ageing Support

For domestic students, the total course fee is $5,450, which includes an enrolment fee of $450, a material fee of $550, and tuition fee of $4,450. For international students, the total course fee is $11,000, comprising an enrolment fee of $450, a material fee of $550, and tuition fee of $10,000. RPL costs include an application fee of $500 and $200 per unit of competency.

The course is delivered in the classroom for theory-based learning, giving students the opportunity to share ideas, discuss and explore core concepts and practice skills before applying them in work placement. Training is delivered 3 days per week: 2 days from 9am to 4pm and 1 day from 9am to 5pm. Students also have access to a clinical simulation room to learn and practice skills such as performing activities of daily living tasks, using equipment such as the lifting hoist, and practicing safe manual handling and infection control techniques.

A variety of assessment methods are used for this qualification, including written questions, projects, case studies, role plays, and research. Students will be provided with a Student Assessment Booklet for each unit of competency which includes a full description of all assessment tasks, assessment instructions, assessment resources, details about when assessment will occur, and details about assessment submission. Assessment is conducted individually.

Graduates of the CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support can pursue career roles including personal care worker, aged care worker, in-home respite worker, assistant community services worker, program coordinator/supervisor, and care supervisor or team leader.

All students will complete a language literacy and numeracy assessment to determine their learning support needs and will be provided with a range of learning support options and resources. Where additional support needs have been identified, an Individual Support Plan will be developed which may include mentoring from trainers, additional classes, tutorials and workshops, online support and exercises, computer and technology support, referral to external support services, and reasonable adjustment to assessments. Additional support is also available for students experiencing disability and access issues, language barriers, language, literacy and numeracy issues, employment issues, and any other issues that may affect their ability to achieve their training goals.