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Certificate IV in Ageing Support - CHC43015

This qualification will develop your practical skills and knowledge to develop services and programs
to meet the emotional, physical and social needs of people within a residential setting. You will

develop skills in advanced communication, empowerment techniques and how to design processes
to support daily living activities. You will learn how to design and deliver programs that are accessible
and enhance community integration and develop an understanding of the legal and ethical
requirements for working in residential aged care and community services sectors. The
management skills embedded within this qualification increase opportunity to advance within the

sector in a management role, further study options after completion include Diploma level in
Nursing.
The Certificate IV in Ageing Support addresses the requirements to work primarily in residential
facilities and supporting care roles within the community services sector, under direct supervision
or regular supervision within clearly defined organisational guidelines and service plans. It will equip

you to capably and skillfully undertake a range of tasks including, but not limited to:

• Activities relating to maintaining an individual’s wellbeing through personal care and/or other
activities of living;
• Services to individuals with complex needs, and/or work with groups of older people;
• Support to promote independence and community participation;

• Reporting to service managers and liaising with professionals and other service providers;

• Ability to supervise and/or coordinate a limited number of other workers.
UNITS DELIVERED
Unit Unit Description

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
Meet personal support needs
CHCCCS011
CORE CHCCCS023 Support relationships with carers and families
Support independence and wellbeing
CHCCCS025
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
Electives
ELECTIVE CHCCOM002 Facilitate ongoing skills development using a person-centred approach
Use communication to build relationships
CHCDIS008
Facilitate community participation and social inclusion
CHCDIS009

Certificate IV 26 Week Government Funding 120 Hours Practical

Delivery Available Placement