Accredited Qualifications

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CHC43015

CERTIFICATE IV IN AGEING SUPPORT

This Certificate IV in Ageing Support (CHC43015) is suitable for staff already employed in residential aged care and would like to enhance their knowledge and skills in this growing industry. This course is designed to educate staff in problem solving and critical thinking. You will be given the opportunity to work on a continuous improvement project and facilitate the empowerment of older people. The program also aims to provide you with leadership skills: giving you knowledge and confidence to support independence and wellbeing of those you care for in the community.

COURSE UNITS

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:

CHCDIS007	Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability
CHCDIS009	Facilitate ongoing skills development using a person-centred approach
CHCDIS010	Provide person-centred services to people with disability with complex needs

YOU WILL LEARN

How to meet personal support needs
How to follow safe work practices for direct care
How to provide individual support
How to work with diverse people

COURSE PATHWAYS

After achieving this dual qualification, students may choose to study the following qualifications:

Diploma of Competitive Systems and Practices (MSS50322)
Diploma of Leadership and Management (BSB50420)

CAREER OPTIONS

Personal Care Worker Care
Team Leader Residential
Care Officer Disability
Support Worker

COURSE DETAILS

Recognition: Nationally Accredited Training

Vative Healthcare Pre-requisites: Nil

Course Duration: 6 months (minimum of one day of training per month)

Mandatory Placement: 120 hours of professional work placement

Study mode: Workplace Based Delivery

Assessment: During the course students will be assessed by the educator through classroom observations, workplace activities, group activities, simulation activity, case studies, group discussion, questions and answers assessments, role plays/scenario responses and completion of the minimum 120 hours of support work.

Practical Observations: This takes place in the students’ workplace, an VHC representative will attend your workplace at a pre-arranged time that is determined by VHC and your employer. You will demonstrate skills you have been taught whilst completing your daily workplace tasks. Please also refer to the student handbook which is available on this website in Student Resources

Payment Options: Skills First funding available for eligible students (criteria apply, please contact us for more details) or $11,250 for non funded students

For further information on this course, please contact one of our friendly Consultants on 0428 003 748

Accredited Qualifications

Specialised Education

CHC43015

CERTIFICATE IV IN AGEING SUPPORT

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