Aged Care (CHC40108)
Certificate IV in Aged Care is designed to equip workers to provide physical and social support to elderly individuals and people with a psychological disability in hostels, group homes and community settings. With a strong practical focus, you will be taught the basic skills required in such a career, including:
- How to communicate appropriately with clients and colleagues,
- How to deliver the best service to your clients, and
- How to support group activities.
This course is for people who are employed in aged care work or have prior experience in aged care work who want to develop their knowledge and skills in this area.
Career Opportunities:
These workers:
- Carry out activities related to maintaining an individual’s well being through personal care and/or other activities of living
- May provide services to individuals with complex needs, and/or work with groups of older people
- Work may include training and support to promote independence and community participation, which may be provided as part of activities and programs in a variety of settings including residential and centre-based programs
- Report to service managers and liaise with professionals and other service providers
- May be required to supervise and/or coordinate a limited number of other workers
Job Titles may include:
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Course Structure/Content
15 units must be selected for this qualification including:
11 compulsory units
4 elective units
Training Plan Example
Compulsory Unit Codes |
Compulsory Unit Names |
Nominal Hours |
| CHCAC412A | Provide services to older people with complex needs | 55 |
| CHCAC416A | Facilitate support responsive to the specific nature of dementia | 60 |
| CHCAC417A | Implement interventions with older people at risk of falls | 40 |
| CHCAD401D | Advocates for clients | 30 |
| CHCCS400A | Work within a relevant legal & ethical framework | 50 |
| CHCICS401A | Facilitate support for personal care | 60 |
| CHCICS402A | Facilitate individual plans | 40 |
| CHCINF403C | Coordinate information systems | 55 |
| CHCNET404A | Facilitate links with other services | 55 |
| CHCOHS312A | Follow safety procedures for direct care work | 25 |
| CHCORG406A | Supervise work | 40 |
Elective Unit Codes |
Elective Unit Names |
Nominal Hours |
| CHCCS422A | Respond holistically to clients issues & refer appropriately | 60 |
| CHCCOM403A | Use targeted communication skills to build relationships | 45 |
| CHCPA402B | Plan for & provide care services using palliative approach | 55 |
| HLTHIR403B | Work effectively with culturally diverse clients & co-workers | 30 |
| TOTAL | 700 |
Course Duration and Attendance
The course can be undertaken on either a full-time or part-time basis. Studying on a part time basis will require attendance only once a week for up to 18 weeks (Not including work placement and Major Case Study). All courses are conducted on a regular basis.
Cost
Government funding may be available for eligable persons to cover cost of study.
Fee Payment plans are available.
For any enquireies about funding or cost contact CSTDC.
Qualification and Further Study
Upon achieving competency and completion of the course, participants will achieve Certificate IV in Aged Care Work (CHC40108) which is recognised as an entry qualification for the diploma in Nursing.
Assessment Methods
- Competency based assessment
- On-the-job and off-the-job components of training will be assessed in a holistic and integrated format
- Adult learning principles and practices applied
- Emphasis on the development of employability skills
- Appropriate attitudes and values
Skills Recognition
Before the commencement of a course we offer the opportunity for students to be assessed for RPL (Recognition of prior learning), RCC (Recognition of Current Competencies), and CT (Credit Transfer). This could lower the cost of training and speed up the completion of the course.
Written evidence and assessment is required and will be reviewed by our training staff.
Enrolment Process
An enrolment form needs to be filled out and can be obtained by contacting CSTDC or completing the enquiry email in the Contact Us section of the website.
