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
Provide first aid
Elective unit
Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability
Elective unit
Assist clients with medication
Elective unit
Common Questions
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 120 hours of work placement as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency.
Applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency through one of the following approved tests: IELTS Academic 6.0, TOEFL iBT 60, PTE Academic 50, or equivalent. Alternatively, applicants may demonstrate proficiency through documented evidence such as completion of a recognised ELICOS program, at least two years of study in Australia at AQF Level 4 or higher, or completion of Year 12 in English. Applicants without documented evidence may also complete an online LLND assessment and achieve a satisfactory outcome.
The further study pathways available to students who undertake this qualification include the CHC52021 Diploma of Community Services or other Diploma qualifications in community services.
To achieve this qualification, students must complete 18 units in total: 15 core units and 3 elective units. Students who complete individual units may receive a Statement of Attainment, provided their USI is verified, while students who complete all required units will be awarded the full qualification.
According to the 2026 Onshore Indicative Course Fees for International Students, the Certificate IV in Ageing Support (CHC43015) has an indicative tuition fee of $13,000.00, a work placement fee of $750.00, a material fee (including e-books) of $500.00, and a work placement requirement of 120 hours. Please see the Fees and Charges page or contact the campus directly for the most up-to-date information.
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