Certificate IV in Ageing Support

Course Description

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.

Course Duration/Fee

Course Duration

: 52 Weeks

Mode of Delivery

Blended (Face to Face + Online)

Campuses : Parramatta,Haymarket,Perth

Intake Dates

• 14 July 2025
• 18 August 2025
• 6 October 2025
• 10 November 2025
• 26 January 2026

Entry Requirements

The following are the Admission requirements of Lead college:

• Must be 18 years of age or older at the time of course commencement.
• Prospective students may be asked to undertake an LLN assessment or enrolment interview prior to acceptance.
• Must have completed Australian Year 11 or equivalent level of schooling or a Certificate III or higher qualification with an Australian institution.
• Must demonstrate English level of IELTS 6.0 overall with no band less than 5.5 or equivalent, such as:
  • IBT 60
  • PTE 50
  • CAE 169
  • OET C
  • Duolingo 95
  • General English Advanced*
  • MOI Certificate
  • Certificate III or higher qualification with an Australian institution.
• Must have the ability to carry out workshop training involving physical activity, including lifting.

*General English Advanced or equivalent

Assessment

Assessment techniques may include, but are not limited to observation of performance, questioning, workbooks, practical tasks, simulation, interviews, third party reports, etc.

Award Requirements

Students will need to successfully complete all units in this course to receive certificate of CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support. Learners who partially complete the qualification will receive a Statement of Attainment for the units they are deemed competent.

It is mandatory to complete work placement hours to be eligible for attainment of this qualification.

Career Pathway

This qualification enables the student to seek employment in the following job roles:

• 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

Essential Information

Orientation to assist students is provided by Lead College as an age and culturally appropriate program. Please refer Pre-enrolment Information Pack at https://www.leadcollege.edu.au/pre-enrolment-form/ Students will be permitted to attend classes only after they have attended and completed the orientation session for the enrolled courses.

Recognition of prior learning rpl/ credit transfer

Lead College recognises qualifications issued by other RTOs. Lead College will accept and mutually recognise the qualifications and Statements of Attainment awarded by any other registered training organisation unless precluded by licensing requirements. We can also grant you Credit Transfer for subjects or units you have completed where equivalence can be established between the unit in your course, and the subject or unit you have completed.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process where skills and knowledge that you have gained through work and life experience and other unrecognised training can be formally recognised.

During the entry process and interview stage Lead College will discuss with you the process and options for RPL. Suitability is often determined on how much experience you have in a certain area, your work history and previous training. If RPL is determined as a possibility for you, you will be provided with a kit that will guide you in working through each unit to determine relevant skills and experience and identify whether you would be able to provide the required evidence.

Unique student identifier (USI) requirement

USI is needed for all students studying with Lead College. From 1 January 2015 for undertaking Nationally Recognised Training delivered by a Registered Training Organisation the students will need to have a Unique Student Identifier (USI). The USI is available online and at no cost to the student. This USI will stay with the student for life and be recorded with any nationally recognised VET course that is completed. Please see the official USI website https://www.usi.gov.au. The student after enrolment is required to create USI (Unique Student Identifier) or allow Lead College to create an USI on their behalf.

Student support welfare and guidance services

Relevant resources are available at Lead College to ensure that the students settle in well, smoothly transit life in new places and achieve the required level of competency in all accredited courses. Our staff assists in how to seek help with local welfare and guidance services.

Orientation

Orientation to assist students is provided by Lead College as an age and culturally appropriate program. Please refer Pre-enrolment Information Pack at https://www.leadcollege.edu.au/pre-enrolment-form/ Students will be permitted to attend classes only after they have attended and completed the orientation session for the enrolled courses.

Pathway From Qualification

After completing CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support you may progress to CHC52021 – Diploma of Community Services.

Units Of Competency

The CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support requires the completion of the following 18 Units (including 15 core and 3 electives).

Core Units – 15
CHCDIV001	Work with Diverse People
HLTAAP001	Recognise healthy body systems
CHCLEG003	Manage Legal and Ethical Compliance
HLTWHS002	Follow safe work practices for direct client care
CHCCCS011	Meet Personal Support Needs
CHCCCS023	Support Independence and wellbeing
CHCAGE003	Coordinate Services for Older People
CHCPRP001	Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
CHCAGE005	Provide Support to people living with dementia
CHCAGE004	Implement Interventions with Older people at risk
CHCAGE001	Facilitate the empowerment of Older people
CHCCCS025	Support relationships with carers and families
CHCCCS006	Facilitate Individual Service Planning and Delivery
CHCPAL001	Deliver Care Services using a palliative approach
CHCADV001	Facilitate the interest and rights of clients

Elective Units – 3
HLTAID011	Provide First Aid
CHCAGE013	Work effectively in aged care
CHCMHS001	Work with people with mental health issues

** Please note: Electives are subject to change to meet client and industry requirements.