Certificate IV in Ageing Support
Be an integral part of the growing aged care industry by providing support for the elderly with a Certificate IV in Ageing Support qualification.
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CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support will equip you with a wide range of specialised skills to effectively support older people in a wide range of personal care, community and social based activities and functions in aged care services; either in residential, home or community-based environments.
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Qualification
CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support:
- 9 month duration (If you hold a Certificate III in Individual Support, your length of study may be shorter)
- Part-time study available for Domestic students
- CRICOS Code: 0100114
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Modes of delivery
Domestic students:
- Online: Students are provided with a training plan that sets out a course structure for students to follow at their own pace
- Face-to-face: Students attend college as per the class timetable set out for the course
International students:
- Face-to-face: Students attend college as per the class timetable set out for the course
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Entry requirements
Domestic students:
- Successful completion of Year 10 (or equivalent)
- No ATAR is required
- Applicants undertake a Language Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment for the College to determine the level of assistance needed to support the student.
International students:
- Students must provide evidence of IELTS 5.5 (Academic) with no band lower than 5.0 score or equivalent (test must be completed within 2 years) and
- Successful completion of a qualification equivalent to Australian Year 12
- Provide a Statement of Purpose (SoP) for studying at Bedford College when applicable
- A minimum age of 18 years is required
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Career outcomes
Certificate IV in Ageing Support graduates can pursue employment as a support worker in aged care and nursing.
Many graduating students go on to fulfil the following career opportunities:
- Support Worker (Aged Care)
- Aged Care Recreation Officer
- Nursing Assistant
- Respite and Rehabilitation Care Assistant
- Residential Carer
If you already work in aged care and are looking to upskill into a leadership position, a Certificate IV in Ageing Support will allow you to provide person-centred care in aged services. This course will allow you to undertake specialised tasks such as quality service delivery, individualised service planning and supervision of other team members.
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Work placement
Bedford supports students to source a course related work placement.
Thanks to our 80-year legacy providing nationally recognised training, Bedford works closely with reputable industry partners.
Students studying our ageing support course are provided the opportunity to apply for a work placement with one of our partners. Many students go on to secure employment offers upon graduation.
Students undertaking the Certificate IV in Ageing Support have a minimum of 120 hours of work placement over the duration of the course.
Note: For students over the age of 18 years who engage in child-related work, must by law a hold a valid and current Working with Children Check before attending work placement.
Prerequisites for undertaking work placement:
- Current Police Check
- NDIS Worker Check
- Student Photo ID
- Covid Certificate
- Proof of Flu vaccination
- Proof of Immunisations
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Further studies
Some of our graduates choose to undertake further study upon completion of their aged care qualification.
You may also be interested in completing a Certificate IV in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability).
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Course subjects
Certificate IV in Ageing Support core units:
- 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
Certificate IV in Ageing Support elective units:
- CHCCCS001 Address the needs of people with chronic disease
- HLTAID011 Provide first aid
- HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
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Intakes
Bedford offers students flexibility when it comes to enrolment, allowing commencement of study across four study periods in a year.
- February
- April
- July
- October
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Further information
Take that next step and invest in yourself.
Learn more about the certificate 4 in aged care by downloading a Course Guide or getting in touch.