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78 weeks
Face-to-face classroom-based delivery, computer-generated supervised learning, simulated workplace environment, commercially operational workplace, and structured independent learning.
On-campus / Face-to-face · 20 scheduled course contact hours each week
Monthly Intakes Apply. Contact admissions@ruby.vic.edu.au for more details.
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Melbourne
234 Collins St, Level 7, MELBOURNE, VIC 3000
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
ASQA
Accreditation Status
AccreditedCourse Content
Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
Facilitate the empowerment of older people
Coordinate services for older people
Implement interventions with older people at risk
Provide support to people living with dementia
Facilitate individual service planning and delivery
Meet personal support needs
Support independence and wellbeing
Support relationships with carer and family
Work with diverse people
Manage legal and ethical compliance
Deliver care services using a palliative approach
Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
Recognise healthy body systems
Follow safe work practices for direct client care
Provide loss and grief support
Elective
Confirm physical health status
Elective
Provide first aid
Elective
Common Questions
The course runs for 78 weeks, which includes 18 weeks of scheduled breaks, with 20 scheduled course contact hours each week.
Applicants must provide an IELTS Test Score of 6.0 or equivalent (test results must be no more than 2 years old). Applicants with a score less than 6.0 need to package their application with the required amount of English ELICOS study. Exemptions apply for Foreign Affairs or Defence sponsored students, those who have completed at least 5 years of English study in Australia, the UK, the USA, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, or the Republic of Ireland, or those who have successfully passed the Ruby Institute English Placement Test or completed General English at Advanced level.
Assessment methods used for this qualification include written questions, projects, case studies, role plays, research and reports. Assessment will be conducted individually and students will receive full descriptions, instructions and resources for each unit of competency.
The tuition fee is $18,000 and the non-tuition fee is $1,750, making the estimated total course cost $19,750. For the latest information, you can contact Ruby Institute at +61 (3) 9069 2172 or by email at admissions@ruby.vic.edu.au or info@ruby.vic.edu.au.
After completing the CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support, students can progress to the CHC52025 Diploma of Community Services. Ruby Institute also offers course packages, including a package combining the Certificate III in Individual Support, Certificate IV in Ageing Support, and the Diploma of Community Services.
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