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Certificate IV in Ageing Support
This qualification covers specialised support for older people in residential, home or community settings, including planning and coordinating services, supporting independence and wellbeing, and supporting people living with dementia. It also covers palliative care approaches, working with carers and families, and managing legal and ethical compliance. Aged care workers with experience may be able to have their skills recognised through RPL.
- TRAINING PACKAGE
- CHC Community Services
- ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Nil
- SUPERSEDES
- CHC40108 Certificate IV in Aged Care (not equivalent); CHC40212 Certificate IV in Home and Community Care (not equivalent)
WHO IT'S FOR
Experienced aged care workers who take responsibility for their own work and may lead others, in residential care, home care or community programs.
TYPICAL JOB ROLES
- Personal care worker
- Residential care worker
- Care team leader
- Care supervisor
- Community program coordinator
Qualification structure
15 CORE UNITS
3 ELECTIVE UNITS
18 units in total. at least 2 units from the electives listed below; up to 1 unit from the electives listed below, any endorsed Training Package or accredited course – these units must be relevant to the work outcome. All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. Removal on entry requirements. Significant change to core units. Minimum work requirement of 120 hours. Current Code and Title Previous Code and Comments Equivalence Title CHC43015 Certificate CHC40212 Certificate This version was Not-Equivalent IV in Ageing Support IV in Home and released in CHC Community Care Community Services Training Package release 2.0 and meets the requirements of the 2012 Standards for Training Packages.Merged CHC40108 and CHC40212. Change to Removal on entry requirements. Significant change to core units. Minimum work requirement of 120 hours.
Core units
15 units- CHCADV001Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
- CHCAGE001Facilitate the empowerment of older people
- CHCAGE003Coordinate services for older people
- CHCAGE004Implement interventions with older people at risk
- CHCAGE005Provide support to people living with dementia
- CHCCCS006Facilitate individual service planning and delivery
- CHCCCS011Meet personal support needs
- CHCCCS023Support independence and wellbeing
- CHCCCS025Support relationships with carers and families
- CHCDIV001Work with diverse people
- CHCLEG003Manage legal and ethical compliance
- CHCPAL001Deliver care services using a palliative approach
- CHCPRP001Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
- HLTAAP001Recognise healthy body systems
- HLTWHS002Follow safe work practices for direct client care
Elective units
59 unitsElectives units
- CHCAGE008 (has a prerequisite)Implement falls prevention strategies
- CHCAGE012Provide food service
- CHCAOD001Work in an alcohol and other drugs context
- CHCCCS001Address the needs of people with chronic disease
- CHCCCS007Develop and implement service programs
- CHCCCS010Maintain a high standard of service
- CHCCCS017Provide loss and grief support
- CHCCCS018Provide suicide bereavement support
- CHCCCS019Recognise and respond to crisis situations
- CHCCCS033Identify and report abuse
- CHCCCS034Facilitate independent travel
- CHCCCS026Transport individuals
- CHCCCS038Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
- CHCCOM002Use communication to build relationships
- CHCDIS014Develop and use strategies for communication with augmentative and alternative communication systems
- CHCDIS017Facilitate community participation and social inclusion
- CHCDIS018Facilitate ongoing skills development using a person-centred approach
- CHCDIS019Provide person-centred services to people with disability with complex needs
- CHCDIV002Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
- CHCDIV003Manage and promote diversity
- CHCEDU002Plan health promotion and community intervention
- CHCCCS039Coordinate and monitor home-based support
- CHCINM001Meet statutory and organisation information requirements
- CHCLLN001Respond to client language, literacy and numeracy needs
- CHCMGT001Develop, implement and review quality framework
- CHCMGT002Manage partnership agreements with service providers
- CHCMGT006Coordinate client directed services
- CHCMHS001Work with people with mental health issues
- CHCPAL004 (has a prerequisite)Contribute to planning and implementation of care services using a palliative approach
- CHCPAS003Plan for the provision of pastoral and spiritual care
- CHCPAS004Provide pastoral and spiritual care
- CHCSET003Work with forced migrants
- CHCSOH013Work with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness
- HLTAAP002Confirm physical health status
- HLTAHA035Provide support in dysphagia management
- HLTAHA039Assist in the development of meals and menus to meet dietary and cultural requirements
- HLTAHA040Assist with the monitoring and modification of meals and menus according to individualised plans
- HLTAHA042Assist with screening and management of nutritional risk
- HLTAID011Provide First Aid
- HLTAID014Provide Advanced First Aid
- HLTFSE001Follow basic food safety practices
- HLTHPS006Assist clients with medication
- HLTHPS007Administer and monitor medications
- HLTOHC008Inform and support patients and groups about oral health
- HLTOHC009Apply and use basic oral health products
- HLTOHC004Provide or assist with oral hygiene
- HLTOHC010Use basic oral health screening tools
- HLTOHC011Apply fluoride varnish
- HLTWHS003Maintain work health and safety
- HLTWHS004Manage work health and safety
- BSBFIN501Manage budgets and financial plans
- BSBOPS301Maintain business resources
- BSBINS201Process and maintain workplace information
- BSBLDR413Lead effective workplace relationships
- BSBLDR411Demonstrate leadership in the workplace
- BSBSTR402Implement continuous improvement
- BSBTEC201Use business software applications
- TAEDEL412Facilitate workplace-based learning
- TAEDEL414Mentor in the workplace
This unit has a prerequisite unit. Check the unit on training.gov.au for details.
PREREQUISITES
- CHCAGE008 Implement falls prevention strategies — prerequisite: CHCAGE007 Recognise and report risk of falls
- CHCPAL004 Contribute to planning and implementation of care services using a palliative approach — prerequisite: CHCPAL003 Deliver care services using a palliative approach
EVIDENCE YOU'LL NEED
- Resume showing your work history
- Reference letters from employers
- Photos or videos of jobs you've done
- Payslips or employment contracts
LICENSING
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
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