CHC43015 – Certificate IV in
Ageing Support

• Amount of Training is 1250 Hours
• Blended delivery
• Available to domestic and international students

18 units of competency are required for this qualification, including:

• 15 core units
• 3 elective 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 well being
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
HLTHPS006	Assist clients with medication
HLTAID003	Provide first aid

Candidates may progress to higher level qualifications within and/or across the community sector like

• HLT54121 – Diploma of Nursing
• HLT57715 – Diploma of Practice management

After completing this course, you can pursue a career as a:

• Aged Support worker
• Aged Care Activity Worker
• Care Service Team Leader
• Care Supervisor (Aged Care)

The total tuition cost for the CHC43015 – Certificate IV in Ageing Support AUD $8,000 for international students.

To know more about the IHNA Fees & Charges, click here.

Melbourne Campus

Perth Campus

Sydney Campus

Kochi (India) Campus

The course is provided through Blended mode of delivery. It will be delivered over 1250 hours including theory, self-paced structured e-learning, simulation training (120 hours) and 120 hours of work-based training/ professional experience placement (PEP).

Besides the above structured learning, students are advised that they will be required to do unstructured learning as assigned.

The simulation training is for review of the learning activities, practicing communication, work-based skills, management skills and to undertake other assessments e.g.: group presentation/individual presentation.

MODE OF DELIVERY

BLENDED

20 contact hours will be delivered through synchronised online learning which includes on- campus simulation based training and Professional experience placement.

Besides the above structured learning, students are advised that they will be required to do approximate 10 hours per week of unstructured learning.

The delivery mode is subject to your eligibility to access state funding requirements and other conditions, please contact our admissions consultants to know more.

There are no mandatory entry requirements for this qualification however following IHNA admission criteria will be applicable:

• 16 years of age and above at the time of commencement of the course
• Satisfactory completion of studies in applicant’s home country equivalent to an Australian Year 10 qualification is required for entry into this course.
• Entry into this course requires IELTS band score of 5.5 or equivalent.
• In the absence of formal English qualifications, IHNA may offer an English Placement Test
• Students will undergo language, literacy, and numeracy (LLN) to identify Language, Literacy and Numeracy capabilities at the time of Orientation (prior to commencing the courses).
• Mature age students (22+) will also be considered without the minimum education requirements. Each case will be reviewed individually to ascertain the capacity of the student to meet course requirements

Additional Requirements

Digital Literacy

Should possess basic computer skills covering the most common usages of a computer, including managing computer files, word processing, using spreadsheets and databases; creating presentations; finding information and communicating using computers; and being aware of social and ethical implications of Internet use.

Students should be in possession of their own laptops to facilitate the training and assessment. Recommended Laptop requirements: Core i3 Processor, 4 GB of RAM, Operating system; Windows 7 or later version, Screen; 10” or higher, Microsoft Office or Open Office Program, Adobe Reader and Antivirus Program.

Professional Experience Placement Requirements

1. A National Police Clearance or Australian Federal Police (AFP) Clearance certificate
2. Immunisation is required prior to undertaking ‘Professional Experience Placement’(PEP) in healthcare facilities.
3. Please declare in your application if you have a disability, disorder, or if you’re on any medication that’ll require reasonable adjustments to fulfil these requirements.
4. Working with Children Check: Student may have the opportunity to work with patients under the age of 18. However, before Student can be allowed contact with these minors Student needs to obtain a Working with Children (WWC) Check.
5. Physical requirements that are necessary to pass the course objectives are:
   • Strength: To assist with lifting and transferring a client, and perform CPR
   • Mobility: To bend, stoop, and bend down to the floor; ability to move around rapidly; and to move in small, confined spaces
   • Hearing: To hear through the stethoscope to discriminate sounds; to hear cries for help; to hear alarms on equipment and emergency signals; and various overhead pages
   • Vision: To make physical assessments of client and equipment
   • Communication: To communicate in both verbal and written formats; and interact with clients, staff, and faculty supervisors

Our approach is to collect evidence on whether the student can perform to the standards of the workplace. This is based on the relevant unit of competency, and you’ll find these tools being used:

• Theory Assessments (TA)
• Knowledge Based Assessments (KBA)
• Simulation Based Assessments (SBA)
• Professional Experience Placement (PEP)

With RPL we assess your competency based on formal, non-formal, informal learning or direct work experience based on the required skills of the course.

We use CT where you’ve completed units of study at another TAFE College or Registered Training Organisation that meet the requirements of another course. We grant credit according to the Certification, Issuing, and Recognition of Qualifications and Statements of Attainment. Assessing a CT is free.

If you’re eligible for RPL or CT you may be able to complete the course in a shorter duration with reduction to total course fees. Check your eligibility with us.

What is a L – Portfolio?

L – Portfolio is a collection of work, skills and interests (evidence) in an electronic format that showcases learning and experience over time.

When you think about your L-Portfolio and the types of evidence that it contains, it is important to think carefully about its purpose and intended audience.

Your L-Portfolio may contain all or some of the following:

• Files of various formats (text, pictures, video, etc.)
• Evidence related to courses taken, programs of study, etc.
• Writing samples (which might include several drafts to show development and improvement)
• Projects prepared for class or extracurricular activities
• Evidence of creativity and performance
• Evidence of extracurricular or co-curricular activities, including examples of leadership
• Evaluations, analysis and recommendations

Uses of L-Portfolio

Recognition of Prior Learning application:

Our RPL tool is in the form of an L-Portfolio, and allows students to put on record all their life experiences, interests and skills. Not only will their academic achievement be listed out, but also any life experiences that could potentially be taken into account for extra credit as Recognition of Prior Learning. For instance, an individual who has taken care of his or her bedridden parent has already gained valuable caregiver experience, which could be chalked up against practical expertise and added to their resume.

This L-Portfolio could be sent to employers when applying for work, to universities while applying for extra credits through RPL, or in any other ways to market their expertise.

Showcase/Professional L Portfolios

These L-Portfolios are used as a way to demonstrate (showcase) the highlights of a student’s academic and professional career.

Learning Portfolios

These portfolios are typically created by a student as part of a course as a way to demonstrate learning and the learning process. These portfolios are often shared with other students to elicit peer feedback. Learning portfolios support the idea of formative feedback as an essential part of the learning process.

1. Application: Submit your online application by clicking “Enrol Now” on the top right corner of the course page.
2. Interview: Once you’ve met IHNA’s eligibility criteria you will be contacted for an interview with an admissions consultant
3. Offer Letter: If you’re successful with the interview you will be offered a place for the course as per the availability of each intake.
4. Enrolment Fee: After signing the offer acceptance an invoice will be issued for the course. You may be eligible for government funding, so please call our team to know more.
5. Confirmation of Admission: We will issue a conformation of admission once the enrolment fee has been received.

Call us on 1800 22 52 83 for any questions regarding your application.