Course Overview
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Course Content
Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
Core unit
Facilitate the empowerment of older people
Core unit
Coordinate services for older people
Core unit
Implement interventions with older people at risk
Core unit
Provide support to people living with dementia
Core unit
Facilitate individual service planning and delivery
Core unit
Meet personal support needs
Core unit
Support independence and wellbeing
Core unit
Support relationships with carers and families
Core unit
Work with diverse people
Core unit
Manage legal and ethical compliance
Core unit
Deliver care services using a palliative approach
Core unit
Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
Core unit
Recognise healthy body systems
Core unit
Follow safe work practices for direct client care
Core unit
Develop and implement service programs
Elective unit
Recognise and respond to crisis situations
Elective unit
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
Elective unit
Common Questions
Students are required to complete a work placement of a minimum of 120 hours. Ausford College will assist you to find a work placement, or you may find your own. As a requirement of work placement, you will need to complete a National Police Certificate and some workplaces may require further checks such as working with children and disability worker checks, which cost around $50–$80 each.
The total cost of the course is AUD $15,000 in course fees, plus a non-refundable enrolment fee of $250 (to be paid on application) and material fees of $2,500. Course fees do not include laptops or software. Non-tuition fees may also apply and can be found in the International Student Handbook.
International students must have an IELTS score of 5.5 (test results must be no more than 2 years old). English language competence can also be demonstrated through documented evidence of being educated for 5 years in an English-speaking country, or successful completion of an English Placement Test. Other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL can also be accepted if confirmed to be equivalent to IELTS 5.5.
Students who complete the Certificate IV in Ageing Support may wish to continue their education into CHC52021 Diploma of Community Services or a range of other community services qualifications.
You must bring your own laptop with Office 365 (or a similar program) to all classes. For a PC, you will need an Intel® or AMD 64-bit processor at 2 GHz or faster, Windows 10, at least 4 GB RAM (8 GB recommended), and 3.1 GB of hard-disk space. For macOS, you need a multicore Intel 64-bit processor, macOS 10.12 or later, and at least 2 GB RAM (8 GB recommended). Office 365 costs approximately $129 annually, and a suitable laptop costs approximately $450. These costs are not included in your course fees.
Application
Three simple steps to get enrolled
Step 01
Enquire
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Step 02
Submit Documents
Our team will guide you on exactly which documents to prepare and submit.
Step 03
Get Enrolled
Receive your offer letter and confirm your enrolment. Welcome to the course!
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