Certificate IV in Ageing Support
This qualification reflects the role of support workers who complete specialised tasks and functions in aged services; either in residential, home or community based environments.Workers will take responsibility for their own outputs within defined organisation guidelines and maintain quality service delivery through the development, facilitation and review of individualised service planning and delivery.Workers may be required to demonstrate leadership and have limited responsibility for the organisation and the quantity and quality of outputs of others within limited parameters.
Duration
12 months
Study Mode
Blended (Online + In-person)
Start Date
Monthly intakes
Packaging Rules
Total Units
18
Core Units
15
Elective Units
3
- At least 2 elective units must be selected from the electives listed.
- Up to 1 elective unit may be selected from the electives listed, any endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
- All electives must be relevant to the work outcome.
- All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
Modification History
Track changes and updates made to this qualification across different releases.
Minor change to update superseded elective units of competency.
Supersedes and is equivalent to CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support release 2.
Minor change to update First Aid units of competency.
This version was released in CHC Community Services Training Package release 3.0.
Units updated.
Equivalent outcome.
This qualification was first released in CHC Community Services Release 2.0.
Core Units
CHCADV001
Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
CHCAGE001
Facilitate the empowerment of older people
CHCAGE003
Coordinate services for older people
CHCAGE004
Implement interventions with older people at risk
CHCAGE005
Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCCCS006
Facilitate individual service planning and delivery
CHCCCS011
Meet personal support needs
CHCCCS023
Support independence and wellbeing
CHCCCS025
Support relationships with carers and families
CHCDIV001
Work with diverse people
CHCLEG003
Manage legal and ethical compliance
CHCPAL001
Deliver care services using a palliative approach
CHCPRP001
Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
HLTAAP001
Recognise healthy body systems
HLTWHS002
Follow safe work practices for direct client care
Elective Units
Group A
CHCAGE008
Implement falls prevention strategies
CHCAGE012
Provide food services
CHCAOD001
Work in an alcohol and other drugs context
CHCCCS001
Address the needs of people with chronic disease
CHCCCS007
Develop and implement service programs
CHCCCS010
Maintain a high standard of service
CHCCCS017
Provide loss and grief support
CHCCCS018
Provide suicide bereavement support
CHCCCS019
Recognise and respond to crisis situations
CHCCCS033
Identify and report abuse
CHCCCS034
Facilitate independent travel
CHCCCS026
Transport individuals
CHCCCS038
Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
CHCCOM002
Use communication to build relationships
CHCDIS014
Develop and use strategies for communication with augmentative and alternative communication systems
CHCDIS017
Facilitate community participation and social inclusion
CHCDIS018
Facilitate ongoing skills development using a person-centred approach
CHCDIS019
Provide person-centred services to people with disability with complex needs
CHCDIV002
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCDIV003
Manage and promote diversity
CHCEDU002
Plan health promotion and community intervention
CHCCCS039
Coordinate and monitor home-based support
CHCINM001
Meet statutory and organisation information requirements
CHCLLN001
Respond to client language, literacy and numeracy needs
CHCMGT001
Develop, implement and review quality framework
CHCMGT002
Manage partnership agreements with services providers
CHCMGT006
Coordinate client directed services
CHCMHS001
Work with people with mental health issues
CHCPAL004
Contribute to planning and implementation of care services using a palliative approach
CHCPAS003
Plan for the provision of pastoral and spiritual care
CHCPAS004
Provide pastoral and spiritual care
CHCSET003
Work with forced migrants
CHCSOH013
Work with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness
HLTAAP002
Confirm physical health status
HLTAHA035
Provide support in dysphagia management
HLTAHA039
Assist in the development of meals and menus to meet dietary and cultural requirements
HLTAHA040
Assist with the monitoring and modification of meals and menus according to individualised plans
HLTAHA042
Assist with screening and management of nutritional risk
HLTAID011
Provide first aid
HLTAID014
Provide advanced first aid
HLTFSE001
Follow basic food safety practices
HLTHPS006
Assist clients with medication
HLTHPS007
Administer and monitor medications
HLTOHC008
Inform and support patients and groups about oral health
HLTOHC009
Apply and use basic oral health products
HLTOHC004
Provide or assist with oral hygiene
HLTOHC010
Use basic oral health screening tools
HLTOHC011
Apply fluoride varnish
HLTWHS003
Maintain work health and safety
HLTWHS004
Manage work health and safety
BSBFIN501
Manage budgets and financial plans
BSBOPS301
Maintain business resources
BSBINS201
Process and maintain workplace information
BSBLDR413
Lead effective workplace relationships
BSBLDR411
Demonstrate leadership in the workplace
BSBSTR402
Implement continuous improvement
BSBTEC201
Use business software applications
TAEDEL412
Facilitate workplace-based learning
TAEDEL414
Mentor in the workplace
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