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.
52 Weeks (Includes 8 weeks term breaks)
120 Hours
Face to Face
and
Blended
14/01/2026
04/02/2026
25/02/2026
11/03/2026
08/04/2026
22/04/2026
06/05/2026
20/05/2026
10/06/2026
01/07/2026
29/07/2026
19/08/2026
02/09/2026
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:
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 |
CHCCCS019 | Recognise and respond to crisis situations |
| CHCCOM002 | Use communication to build relationships |
| CHCDIV003 | Manage and promote diversity |
Applicants will be assessed against the following criteria:
English proficiency:
Please note: All students must complete a Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital (LLND) during orientation. Students who do not complete an LLND 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.
Our RTO will be offering the following delivery structure:
Face to Face in the classroom or Blended Learning:
Student must have completed at least 120 hours of work. The RTO work placement coordinator will assist to find a work placement.
Tuition Fee: $ 14,000
Material Fee: $ 500
Admin Fee: $ 200
Recognition of prior learning (RPL), current competencies (RCC) and Credit transfer process is available to all students prior to the course at pre-enrolment and is discussed again at the induction.
Recognition of prior learning (RPL)
Learners who believe they already have some of the competencies in the course may apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Application may only be made after enrolment and must be made using the Application Form contained within the RPL kit.
Credit Transfer (CT)
“Learners who have completed units within their course at other institutions will be given recognition on presentation of a verified transcript, Award or Statement of Attainment. If application is successful and results in a shorter course duration, Australian Institute of Professional Technieque may amend and reissue a “CoE”.
Upon successful completion of all the required units of this course, you will receive a nationally recognised qualification in CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support. Students who do not complete all required units may be eligible for a Statement of Attainment in partial completion of a CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support.
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).
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.
Email: info@auipt.edu.au
Phone: +613 9123 8338
Head Office & Campus Location:
Ground Floor, 301-311 Flinders Lane. Melbourne VIC 3000
Business hours:
Our support team is available
Monday to Friday: 8:30am to 5:00pm
Saturday and Sunday: Closed
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