Certificate IV in Ageing Support – Australian Institute of Professional Technique

CHC43015 Certificate IV in ageing Support

CRICOS CODE: 117005A

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.

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.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

DURATION

52 Weeks (Includes 8 weeks term breaks)

Work placement

120 Hours

Delivery arrangement

Face to Face
or
Blended

Next start dates

16th Jun 2025

frequently asked questions

COURSE STRUCTURE

Our course has been designed to meet the requirements for the CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support. It contains 18 units of competency as follows:

15 core units
3 elective units

Unit Code	Unit Title	Core/Elective
HLTWHS002	Follow safe work practices for direct client care	Core
CHCADV001	Facilitate the interests and rights of clients	Core
CHCAGE001	Facilitate the empowerment of older people	Core
CHCAGE004	Implement interventions with older people at risk	Core
CHCAGE005	Provide support to people living with dementia	Core
CHCCCS023	Support independence and wellbeing	Core
CHCCCS006	Facilitate individual service planning and delivery	Core
CHCCCS011	Meet personal support needs	Core
CHCCCS025	Support relationships with carers and families	Core
CHCDIV001	Work with diverse people	Core
CHCPAL001	Deliver care services using a palliative approach	Core
CHCLEG003	Manage legal and ethical compliance	Core
CHCPRP001	Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships	Core
HLTAAP001	Recognise healthy body systems	Core
CHCAGE003	Coordinate services for older people	Core
CHCDIV003	Manage and promote diversity	Elective
CHCCOM002	Use communication to build relationships	Elective
CHCCCS019	Recognise and respond to crisis situations	Elective

Pathways

Under mutual recognition, the Certificate qualification and Statement of Attainment awarded by AUIPT will be recognized by other RTOs Australia-wide. Upon successful completion of this course, students have a number of pathway options to study:

• An undergraduate degree at universities or higher education providers that are willing to accept your credentials and experience (subject to higher education providers course entry requirements).

POTENTIAL CAREER

Occupational titles suited to our choice of electives may include:

Community Program Coordinator, Residential Care Worker, Support Worker (Community Services), Care supervisor, Accommodation Support Worker, Personal care worker, Personal care giver, Assistant Hostel Supervisor, Personal care assistant, Residential care officer, Day Activity Worker, Care Team Leader.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Applicants will be assessed against the following criteria:

Applicant must be over 18 years of age
Year 11 certificate or equivalent; OR
Holders of an AQF qualification level III and above OR
Applicants with no formal qualification and have experience within the industry may also be considered.

English proficiency:

Score of IELTS 5.5 or equivalent; OR
Copy of any international English test results(e.g. PTE of Score 42); OR
Completing the AIPTLC English Placement Test to achieve an IELTS 5.5 or equivalent English proficiency; OR
Proof that the student has successfully completed an English Language course with an Australian educational institution exiting at an Upper Intermediate level; OR
Any AQF qualification at the Certificate III level or above in any discipline area delivered and assessed in English; OR
Statement from an educational institution or similar evidence that confirms that English was the language of instruction if at least five years‘ studies completed in Australia, UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa or Republic of Ireland.

Please note: All students must complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy Test (LLN) during orientation. Students who do not complete an LLN during orientation will be required to complete one before the course commences to ensure the program's suitability and assist AUIPT in identifying any additional support needed during their study.

Duration

Fees

RPL, Credit transfer

Course Completion