Certificate IV in Aged Care

Australia’s ageing population is good news for skilled Age Care workers. If you want to help older people maintain their  well-being and independence, then a team leader or supervisor role awaits you in Aged Care.

About this Qualification

This qualification is for people wishing to work with older people in the community. This could be in residential care or community care settings. The qualification will enable people to carry out activities to maintain personal care and other activities for people in an aged care setting.

What you will Learn

The Certificate IV in Aged Care will teach you to assist, support and care for the elderly within a wide range of contexts. You will gain the knowledge and skills required by Team Leaders and complex care coordinators.

Your Career

You will be provided with the skills and knowledge to undertake job roles such as:
• Day Care Activity Worker
• Support Worker
• Carer
• Field Officer
• Personal Care Assistant
• Care Team Leader
• Community Support Worker
• In-home Respite Worker

Units of Competency

The Certificate IV in Aged Care requires 15 units of competency:

Core Units

CHCAC412A Provide services to an older person with complex needs
CHCAC416A Facilitate support responsive to the specific nature of dementia
CHCAC417A Implement interventions with older people at risk of falls
CHCAD401D Advocate for clients
CHCICS401A Facilitate support for personal care needs
CHCICS402A Facilitate individualised plans
CHCCS400B Work within a legal and ethical framework
CHCINF403D Coordinate information systems
CHCNET404A Facilitate links with other services
CHCORG406B Supervise work
CHCOHS312B Follow safety procedures for direct care work

Elective Units

CHCCS426A Provide and care relating to grief and loss
CHCCS305A Assist clients with medication
CHCDIS301A Work effectively with people with a disability
CHCMH402A Apply understanding of mental health issues and recovery processes

Duration

6 to 18 months

Cost

$190* (Training delivered across Victoria with Victorian State & Commonwealth Government funding. People with disabilities encouraged to apply for training)

Pre-requisites

To gain entry into CHC40108 Certificate IV in aged care, a candidate must be recognised as competent, through a recognised training program or recognition process, against the following core units from CHC30208 Certificate III in Aged Care (or equivalent):
CHCAC318B Work effectively with older people
CHCAC319A Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCCS411B Work effectively in the community sector
CHCICS303A Support individual health and emotional well being
CHCPA301B Deliver care services using a palliative approach
HLTAP301A Recognise healthy body systems in a health care context

Pathways

Successful completion means you are eligible to enrol in a Diploma program