The CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support has been created to provide you with training whether you are currently working, or hoping to find work in residential facilities in aged care.
If you are committed to the rights of elderly people, are physically fit and have patience, discretion and a high level of professionalism, then this industry needs you to take the next step in your career by gaining this nationally accredited qualification. This course can be undertaken online at your own pace, beginning at any time of the year.
Aged care workers provide care either in a client’s home, or in a residential care setting. They carry out their duties under direct or regular guidance within clearly defined care plans or organisational strategies.
Why study this course?
You will be supported in your learning by expert trainers, and a structured workplace learning component will give you the practical, hands-on experience that you need to become fully job-ready.
If you have already completed the required units from the Certificate III in Aged Care (or equivalent) then this course would act as an extension of your knowledge. Equally, you may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning if you have some work experience in a related field.
You will learn how to effectively liaise with other healthcare professionals and take your career to the next level by supervising fellow workers. Other skills covered in this course include how to respond holistically to client issues, providing services to older people with complex needs and assisting with medication.
If you are an existing worker or have experience in the related industry, please inform our enrolment consultants during your enrolment conversation as you may be eligible to enrol as an existing worker and may be able to complete your studies faster.
There are no mandated education entry requirements for this qualification as per the CHC Community Services Training Package.
To successfully complete this course, it is recommended that students
Be over 18 years of age
Have language, literacy and numeracy skills that ensures the ability to read and comprehend technical terms and communicate effectively through email. These skills are equivalent to those that would be required to successfully complete year 12
Access to a modern computer with high speed internet
Basic computing skills including the ability to make a short video
Equipment and tools required
Audio-Visual Requirements:
Learners need access to a digital camera, and related software, for taking photos for tasks, projects and documenting assessment requirements.
Other:
computer
internet access
Physical Requirements
Learners need to have a reasonable level of fitness, as the role may involve a variety of physical tasks, such as providing personal care, assisting clients with mobility and transfers and considerable time standing and walking.
Language, Literacy and Numeracy
Our free online assessment tool can help give you an idea of the language, literacy and numeracy skills needed to study a VET course. This tool can also help you determine your learning level and help you plan your future studies. You can access the Language, Literacy and Numeracy tool here.
Once you are enrolled in this course, you will receive access to the first Module, which contains the first set of units for the course. When you have successfully completed those units, you'll be given access to the next Module.
Open Colleges may make changes to the course from time to time to reflect changes introduced to the relevant Training Package or other regulatory requirements. Please download the course guide for current information about the course and its status.
Module 1: Meeting the needs of older people
HLTAAP001
Recognise healthy body systems
Work with information about the human body
Recognise and promote ways to support healthy functioning of the body
CHCAGE001
Facilitate the empowerment of older people
Develop relationships with older people
Provide services to older people
Support the rights of older people
Promote health and re-ablement of older people
CHCCCS011
Meet personal support needs
Determine personal support requirements
Maximise participation
Provide personal support
Complete reporting and documentation
Module 2: Diversity and supporting independence and wellbeing
CHCDIV001
Work with diverse people
Reflect on own perspectives
Appreciate diversity and inclusiveness, and their benefits
Communicate with people from diverse backgrounds and situations
Promote understanding across diverse groups
CHCCCS023
Support independence and wellbeing
Recognise and support individual differences
Promote independence
Support physical wellbeing
Support social, emotional and psychological wellbeing
Module 3: Working safely
HLTWHS002
Follow safe work practices for direct client care
Follow safe work practices for direct client care
Follow safe work practices for manual handling
Follow safe work practices for infection control
Contribute to safe work practices in the workplace
Reflect on own safe work practices
Module 4: Supporting people living with dementia
CHCAGE005
Provide support to people living with dementia
Prepare to provide support to those affected by dementia
Use appropriate communication strategies
Provide activities for maintenance of dignity, skills and health
Implement strategies which minimise the impact of behaviours of concern
Complete documentation
Implement self care strategies
Module 5: Assisting clients with medication*
This module is applicable only if you are an existing worker in this field.
HLTHPS006
Assist clients with medication*
Prepare to assist with medication
Prepare the client for assistance with administration of medication
Support clients with administration of medication
Handle medication contingencies
Complete medication distribution and documentation
*This elective unit requires you to be employed in the workplace and under the supervision of a current AHPRA Registration as a Registered Nurse / DIV1.
Module 6: Facilitating responsible behaviour
This module is applicable only if you are a new entrant to this industry.
CHCCCS009
Facilitate responsible behaviour
Observe individuals
Manage conflict
Respond to behaviours of concern
Complete reporting requirements
Module 7: Risk prevention and supporting older people legally and ethically
CHCAGE004
Implement interventions with older people at risk
Assist with the preparation for a risk assessment
Contribute to the identification of risks
Implement risk minimisation strategies
Monitor risk minimisation strategies
CHCLEG003
Manage legal and ethical compliance
Research information required for legal compliance
Determine ethical responsibilities
Develop and communicate policies and procedures
Monitor compliance
Maintain knowledge of compliance requirements
Module 8: Individualised plans, relationships and physical health
CHCCCS006
Facilitate individual service planning and delivery
Establish and maintain relationships
Prepare for planning
Plan service delivery
Review service delivery implementation
Complete reporting requirements
CHCCCS025
Support relationships with carers and families
Include carers and family members as part of the support team
Assess and respond to changes in the care relationship
Monitor and promote carer rights, health and well being
HLTAAP002
Confirm physical health status
Obtain information about physical health status
Check physical health status
Identify variations from normal physical health status
Module 9: Administering and monitoring medications*
This module is applicable only if you are an existing worker in this field.
HLTHPS007
Administer and monitor medications
Identify situations that are a potential risk to the safe administration of medications
Prepare for medication administration
Identify and prepare the client for administration of medication
Administer medications within legal parameters
Monitor client response to administered medication
Handle medication contingencies
Complete medication distribution and administration
Module 10: Providing loss and grief support
This module is applicable only if you are a new entrant to this industry.
CHCCCS017
Provide loss and grief support
Recognise reactions to loss and grief
Engage empathically
Offer support and information
Care for self
Review support provided
Module 11: Delivering care using a palliative approach
CHCPAL001
Deliver care services using a palliative approach
Apply principals and aims of a palliative approach when supporting individuals
Respect the person’s preferences for quality of life choices
Follow the person’s advance care directives in the care plan
Respond to signs of pain and other symptoms
Follow end-of-life care strategies
Manage own emotional responses and ethical issues
Module 12: Coordinating, supporting and facilitating services and networks for older people
CHCAGE003
Coordinate services for older people
Coordinate the delivery of the individualised plan
Liaise and negotiate with appropriate personnel and service providers
Support family and carers
Coordinate feedback
CHCADV001
Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
Facilitate the realisation of client interests, rights and needs
Advocate in accordance with client preferences and requests to optimise client outcomes
Provide ongoing support to clients
Support clients making a complaint
Review progress
CHCPRP001
Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
Identify networking and collaboration needs and opportunities
Develop collaboration strategies
Work collaboratively
Represent the organisation
Maintain and enhance networks and collaborative partnerships
You can choose to pay your course fees in full upon enrolment and benefit from a 15% discount (unless otherwise advertised).
Pay 50% & Payment Plan Combo
You can also choose to pay 50% of your total course fees upon enrolment and the balance on a Payment Plan. When you do, you’ll benefit from 50% of the standard Pay in Full discount (unless otherwise advertised).
Payment Plan
You can choose to pay for your course in weekly or fortnightly instalments. By paying in instalments, you can schedule your payments around your regular outgoings and get ahead without breaking the bank. Open Colleges payment plans are interest-free.
zipMoney Payment Plan
If you need a little more flexibility with your finances and would like to pay off your course fees over a longer period of time, we can assist by organising zipMoney to pay your course fees directly to us on your behalf, and you pay this loan back to zipMoney over an agreed period of time. zipMoney provides you flexible options of selecting a 24, 36 or 48 months interest-free, payment plan (dependant on which course you’re enrolling into) to suit your lifestyle, giving you more flexibility than ever before.
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Monicah is a Registered nurse with experience in Aged care nursing, Rehabilitation nursing, Palliative care Nursing and Medical Surgical nursing in Australia. Having worked in the Aged Care sector as a Personal Care Worker and Enrolled Nurse since 2010-2014 and now as a Registered Nurse in both Acute settings and Residential aged care sector, she brings a wealth of knowledge for students training and mentoring. Monicah is completing a Master's in Public Health and Health Leadership and Management, holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, Diploma in Nursing (Division 2), Certificate III Aged Care and a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment. She is committed to facilitating students to reach their career goals.
The course contains a minimum of 120 hours of work placement
A work placement is a highly stimulating and rewarding part of the course. It will enable you to participate in a real workplace and put into practice the new skills and knowledge that you are learning in the course.
You will need to undertake your work placement in a
Registered aged care facility
Respite care facility
Day care centre
Home care environment or
Community support setting
The workplace will need to be able to provide you with access to specialist equipment and resources and different clients.
You will need to secure your own Work Placement, however Open Colleges can provide advice and direction.
Cost of work placement
All costs of work placement including any placement fees charged by the host organisation (whether to the student or OC), cost of statutory checks and vaccinations, travel, accommodation and uniforms are the responsibility of the student.
Open Colleges offers this qualification in association with Integrated Care & Management Training Pty Ltd (Provider number: 90197). The testamur will be issued by Integrated Care & Management Training Pty Ltd.
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