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CRICOS Course Code:
089225C
CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support
Study In:
Adelaide
Brisbane
Parramatta
Duration
52 Weeks
Study Mode
Blended (On Campus & Online)

Do you have a passion for helping the elderly and disabled? Work in a job that makes a difference to lives of people in need.Aged care is a rapidly growing industry, with the average human life expectancy being longer than ever before. Our ageing population is creating a wealth of opportunities for those with educational qualifications.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 development, facilitation and review of individualised service planning and delivery.

What You'll Learn
  • To facilitate the empowerment of older people and provide support to people living with dementia
  • Meet personal support needs for clients and Provide individualised support including loss and grief support
  • Support independence and wellbeing of your clients including communication skills
  • To provide home and community support services while following safe work practices for direct client care

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Qualification Recognition
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Nationally recognised

Course Outline
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Unit Code Unit Title
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
CHCAGE002 Implement falls prevention strategies
CHCCCS017 Provide loss and grief support
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
Assessment Methods
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Assessment Method Overview
Knowledge Quiz Questions such as true/false, multiple choice, matching, drag and drop, or sequencing. Available in Moodle as a quiz.
Short Answer Short form responses to capture evidence of knowledge and, in some cases, skill application.
Practical Project / Observation Requires students to complete practical tasks and written work related to the practical. May involve:
  • Short answer questions
  • Roleplay activities (including creating/updating documents)
  • Presentations (notes, slides, and delivery)
  • Completion of templates, documents, or formal reports
  • Lab activities (evidence such as screenshots)
  • Case studies
Trainers/Assessors may use observation checklists during these tasks.
Vocational Placement If required by the training package, Queensford College will arrange vocational placement or work-based training. If the course has vocational placement requirements, units where placement is required must be listed.
Observation / Practical Skills Demonstration Assessments which consist only of observations.
Vocational Placement Information
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Vocational Placement Prerequisite

All students are required to undergo required vaccinations / immunisations before and complete a Police Check, manual handling training, and first aid training prior to commencing their vocational placement at their chosen facility.

Any costs will be shouldered by the student.

Important Information About Mandatory Vocational Placement

Vocational placement is a compulsory component of CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support and is critical for achieving competency in specific units. Students cannot receive the qualification until all placement requirements are completed.

Placement Duration & Timing

The course requires a minimum of 120 hours of mandatory vocational placement. Vocational placement is typically scheduled towards the end of the course, after completing relevant theoretical components. This ensures students are well-prepared for real workplace environments.

Placement Support

Queensford College assists in arranging suitable placements, but students are expected to actively participate in the process. Comprehensive support and guidance is provided, including detailed information on placement timing, structure, and expectations during course and placement orientation sessions.

Before You Enrol

Understanding the placement requirements is essential prior to enrolling. If you have any questions about vocational placement or how it fits into your course, please contact your course advisor or our Admissions Team for more information.

Vocational Placement and Practical Classes
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Enrolling in the CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support requires students to complete practical training and vocational placement in a regulated aged care setting. By enrolling in this course, students acknowledge and accept the following conditions:

1. Physical Demands & Workplace Expectations

  • Practical training and placement involve physically demanding tasks such as:
  • Manual handling, mobility assistance, personal care, and daily living support
  • Using assistive and medical equipment, including lifting/transferring clients
  • Students must follow all workplace health and safety procedure, including infection control, hygiene, personal protective equipment (PPE) use, and manual handling protocols.

Due to the nature of work, students may also encounter challenging experiences such as supporting individuals with chronic illness or age-related conditions, addressing grief and loss, providing palliative care and coping with the passing of those in their care. It is important for prospective students to carefully consider these factors when deciding if this course is right for them.

2. Health & Safety Compliance

  • Students must inform the training provider and host facility of any medical conditions, injuries, or physical limitations that could affect their ability to safely and effectively perform care-related tasks.
  • Any relevant health conditions, allergies, or other factors that may impact participation must be disclosed prior to placement.
  • Students must meet all vaccination, health screening, and infection control requirements as mandated by industry and government regulations.

3. Legal & Regulatory Requirements

  • Students must obtain and maintain a valid National Police Check before vocational placement.
  • Depending on the state or territory, additional clearances (e.g. NDIS Worker Screening Check or Working with Vulnerable People Check) may be required.
  • Failure to obtain or maintain required clearances may prevent placement and impact course completion.

4. Professional Conduct & Industry Standards

Students must demonstrate:

  • Professionalism, respect, empathy, confidentiality, and effective communication when working with older people, colleagues, families, and supervisors.
  • Compliance with organisational polices and client rights

Failure to meet these expectations may result in removal from placement and impact course progression.

5. Completion Requirements

  • Practical training and vocational placement are mandatory components of the course. Students who are unable to complete these components due to personal, medical, or legal reasons may result in ineligibility for the qualification.

By enrolling in this course, students acknowledge these requirements and accept responsibility for meeting all expectations necessary for successful completion.

RPL & Credit Transfer
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You may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning or Credit Transfer for this course.

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Student Support
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Queensford College use industry current practices and methodologies to ensure the training program is relevant to industry while also meeting Training Package requirements. Our students have access to a team of reliable staff and trainers that are available throughout the course duration. For the duration of the course students will be supported with the following:

  • Student Services: for all administrative enquiries and on issues associated with general academic skills
  • Trainers: to answer any questions students may have about the course content, assessments and study progress
  • Help Desk: for any assistance on course materials and assessment submission through our online learning platform.

Fees and Funding Options
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Fee For Service

Queensford College's Fee For Service offerings allow you to make a variety of different payment methods, to help best suit your financial situation.

Upfront 100% Payment

Pay for your full course upfront with Visa or Mastercard.
Please note that students are NOT required to pay more than 50% of the total tuition fees upfront for courses more than 25 weeks in duration.

Payment Plan (Direct Debit Available)

Pay through convenient instalments - weekly, fortnightly, monthly, or per semester.
Terms and conditions apply, please contact us for more information.

Students must meet the following requirements and prerequisite to enter this course. Futhermore, Students must be aged 18 years or above at commencement of course. Please enquire with our Admission Team for more details on the academic and English language requirements.
Academic Entry Requirements
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Students must meet the following requirements and prerequisite to enter this course. Students must be of 18 years of age at the time of course commencement.

Students must have completed at least an Australian year 11 or equivalent*

*Mature age students, who do not hold a qualification and wish to study with Queensford College, will be assessed based on their work experience.

English Language Requirements
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English Language Proficiency

All students must undertake Queensford College’s Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital (LLND) skills assessment via online LLN Robot System.

Student must provide evidence of attaining an overall IELTS score of 6 bands or equivalent scores on a similar test (such as PTE etc) to commence a Certificate III Qualification or higher. OR

Student must have attained at least Advanced Level of English and must provide evidence of the same before commencing a Certificate III Qualification or higher.

English Language Requirements Exempted if

The student is enrolled in full-time school studies as a principal course including in a secondary exchange programme, a postgraduate research course, a standalone English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS), and Foreign Affairs or Defence sponsored students. OR

The student has completed at least five years’ study in one or more of the following countries: Australia, UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, or the Republic of Ireland. OR

If the student is a citizen and hold a passport from UK, USA, Canada, NZ or Republic of Ireland. OR

If student has in the last two years before applying for the student visa, had completed in Australia and in English Language, either Senior Secondary Certificate of Education or substantial component of a course leading to a qualification from the Australian Qualifications Framework at Certificate IV or higher level, while they held a student visa.

For more information on entry requirements, please visit: queensford.edu.au/international-admissions

Course Study Requirements
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This course has no course-specific entry requirements.

Computer Requirements
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Students will need to ensure they are able to connect to the internet and have the capability to use our online learning system that meets the minimum technical requirements, which are:

  • Access to a laptop/computer is preferred
  • An operating system supporting the following browsers (current version and up to three most recent versions): Chrome, Firefox, Safari (excluding Safari on Windows), and Microsoft Edge
    • For Windows: Windows 10, 4 Gb RAM installed (minimum)
    • FOR MAC: Mac OS X 10.13 or above
  • Access to Word processing software, such as Microsoft Word
  • Reliable internet connection

Vocational Placement
120 Hours
Possible Career Outcomes
Community Program Coordinator
Residential Care Worker
Personal Care Worker
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