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Description
Begin with this qualification to pave your way into the aged care sector. Designed specifically to meet the needs of the aged care industry, this course will equip you with the concepts and skills to provide personalised assistance to individuals who require support as they age, apply safe work practices for their health and safety, and support their independence and well-being. This course will build on your current knowledge of direct service work and client support, enabling you to make a positive uplift in their lives.
Successful completion of the course will qualify you to work in varied fields beyond an aged care facility such as clinics, home care facilities, and residential establishments.
Work placement/ industry experience
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 120 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency.
Entry Requirement
There are no entry requirements for this course, however students are required to undertake the Language, Literacy and Numeracy assessment and Pre -Training Review. This will assist to determine candidate’s suitability and relevance for the course and identification of any support required.
National Police Check required before undertaking work placement.
Qualifications and Recognition
Upon successful completion of this course students will be eligible to receive the CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support.
Education Pathways
Course Fee & Funding
The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.
Enrolment Fees: $299 (paid upfront)
Resource Fees: $400 (paid upfront)
Tuition Fees: $1,800 (Payment Plan Available)
Total: $2,499
**(Eligibility Criteria Apply for Skills First Funding)
Students Receiving Government Funding
$0 Cost
**(Eligibility Criteria Apply for Skills First Funding)
Enrolment Fees: $299 (paid upfront)
Resource Fees: $400 (paid upfront)
Tuition Fees: $360 (Payment Plan Available)
Total: $1,059
**(Eligibility Criteria Apply for Skills First Funding)
Tuition Fees: $8,000
(Payment Plan Available)
Course Units
This course has 18 units of competency:
| Unit Code | Unit Name | Core/Elective |
|---|
| CHCADV001 | Facilitate the interests and rights of clients | Core |
| CHCAGE001 | Facilitate the empowerment of older people | Core |
| CHCAGE003 | Coordinate services for older people | Core |
| CHCAGE004 | Implement interventions with older people at risk | Core |
| CHCAGE005 | Provide support to people living with dementia | Core |
| CHCCCS006 | Facilitate individual service planning and delivery | Core |
| CHCCCS011 | Meet personal support needs | Core |
| CHCCCS023 | Support independence and wellbeing | Core |
| CHCCCS025 | Support relationships with carers and families | Core |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people | Core |
| CHCLEG003 | Manage legal and ethical compliance | Core |
| CHCPAL001 | Deliver care services using a palliative approach | Core |
| CHCPRP001 | Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships | Core |
| HLTAAP001 | Recognise healthy body systems | Core |
| HLTWHS002 | Follow safe work practices for direct client care | Core |
| CHCDIS008 | Facilitate community participation and social inclusion | Elective |
| CHCDIS007 | Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability | Elective |
| CHCDIS010 | Provide person-centred services to people with disability with complex needs | Elective |
