Ageing Support | Acm College

CERTIFICATE IV
IN AGEING SUPPORT

CHC43015

COURSE

DESCRIPTION

This qualification reflects the role of support workers who complete specialised tasks and functions in aged services; either in residential, home or community-based environments. Workers will take responsibility for their own outputs within defined organisation guidelines and maintain quality service delivery through the development, facilitation and review of individualised service planning and delivery.

Workers may be required to demonstrate leadership and have limited responsibility for the organisation and the quantity and quality of outputs of others within limited parameters.

DELIVERY MODE

Currently this qualification is being offered online only during the current COVID-19 crisis with arrangements for the required 120 hours of work placement to be organised with students on an individual basis to ensure the health and safety of the student participating.

COURSE DURATION

This qualification is delivered over a period of 6 – 12 months online self-paced study. The course is self-paced, so the hours of study vary from student to student and are influenced by many factors including the amount of time students can dedicate to their studies.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

18 years of age or over at time of enrolment
Satisfactorily completed Year 12 or equivalent
Access to a computer with word processing, PDF reader capabilities and an internet connection
Ability to read and comprehend course materials
Ability to allocate appropriate study hours per week
Access to suitable work placement clothing is required. i.e., black pants, white polo shirt and leather (or leather like) fully enclosed shoes with non-slip soles.

There are no pre-requisites for entry into this qualification.

Australian Community and Management College recommends that students complete CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) or CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) prior to enrolment.

PRE-REQUISITES

COURSE

CONTENT

This qualification consists of 15 core units and 3 elective units:

CORE UNITS

CHCCCS004	Assess co-existing needs
CHCCCS007	Develop and implement service programs
CHCCCS019	Recognise and respond to crisis situations
CHCCSM013	Facilitate and review case management
CHCDEV005	Analyse impacts of sociological factors on people in community work and services
CHCDFV001	Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
CHCDIV001	Work with diverse people
CHCDIV002	Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCLEG003	Manage legal and ethical compliance
CHCMGT005	Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes
CHCPRP003	Reflect on and improve own professional practice
HLTWHS003	Maintain work health and safety

ELECTIVE UNITS

CHCCSM012	Coordinate complex case requirements
CHCCSM010	Implement case management practice
CHCCSM009	Facilitate goal-directed planning
CHCCSM014	Provide case management supervision
CHCCSM015	Undertake case management in a child protection framework
CHCCSM016	Undertake advanced assessments
CHCMHS001	Work with people with mental health issues
CHCPRP001	Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships

OUTCOMES

On successful completion of this qualification students will be able to:

Provide individualised support
Provide person-centred services
Follow established person-centred behaviour supports and provide person-centred services responses
Work with diverse people and manage legal and ethical compliance
Follow safe work practices

Successful completion of this qualification the student will receive a CHC43315 Certificate IV in Disability.

For partial completion of this qualification, students will be issued with a Statement of Attainment indicating completed Units of Competency.

All certificates, record of results (listing units completed) and statements of attainment are issued electronically within 10 business days of qualification completion.

CAREER PATHWAYS

Possible career opportunities relevant to this qualification include:

Assistant hostel supervisor
Care supervisor
Care team leader
Day activity worker
Hostel supervisor
Personal care worker
Program coordinator – social programs
Support worker
Aged Care Facility Manager

PATHWAYS FOR FURTHER EDUCATION

This qualification provides a pathway for students to continue their studies and enhance their skills through CHC52015 Diploma of Community Services.

WORK PLACEMENT

All students undertaking this qualification are required to complete 120 hours of work placement.

Students will be placed with a host Aged Care provider with in close proximate to their location where available. During work placement student will be required to complete a logbook and undertake assessments whilst on the job.

Work placement provides with the student the opportunity to utilise the skills learnt in the classroom into actual practice.

All students are required to undertake a Working with Children’s Check and a National Police Record check and must have these in place prior to the commencement of their work placement.

Students will be provided with additional information during their course orientation on work placement and work placement requirements.

CREDIT TRANSFER

Students who have previously completed CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) or similar are entitled to credit transfer for the following units:

CHCCCS023 Support independence and well being
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems
HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct care

Granting of credit transfer is conditional upon the supplying of a copy of relevant qualifications record of result and or statements of attainment.

LEARNER SUPPORT

If you feel you need extra learning support, please ensure when booking your course, please detail what kind of additional learning support you may require.

UNIQUE STUDENT IDENTIFIER (USI)

Every student requires a Unique Student Identifier (USI) to obtain a certificate or qualification from their registered training organisation when studying a nationally recognised training course in Australia.

A USI gives you access to an online account which keeps all your training records together, even if you move locations, change training organisations or undertake studies at different times in your life.

When booking your course, you are required to provide Australian Community and Management College with your USI either via the section on your enrolment form or in person on the day of the course.