Certificate IV in Ageing Support
CHC43015
Course CRICOS Code: 102985E
Course Overview
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.
Program Overview
Entry Requirements
- Whilst there are no entry requirements stipulated in the training package, WMIT requires its participants to meet the following criteria:
- 18 years or older at commencement of course
- Cert III in EAL / Academic IELTS band score of 6.0 or equivalent
- Completion Australian Year 11 or equivalent
- Additional Requirements:
- The student must have basic computer skills to use word processing software like Microsoft Word and using internet effectively for research.
- WMIT will conduct LLN assessment of the student at the time of orientation to identify the support required by the students. This support will enable students to complete qualification successfully in required time.
Career Pathways & Education Pathways
- Once you have successfully completed the CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support you can apply for jobs within the Aged Care industry, which may include:
- Personal Care Worker
- Aged Care Activity Worker
- Care Service Team Leader
- Care Supervisor (Aged Care)
- The further study pathways available to students who undertake this qualification include:
- Diploma of Community Services OR
- Diploma of Community Services OR
- Any other relevant qualification at Diploma level
Course Credit
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WMIT can grant you credit towards your course for units of competency that you have already completed with another RTO or authorised issuing organisation.
We can also grant you Credit 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. - There is no charge to apply for Credit. To apply, fill in the Credit Application Form and submit it as part of your enrolment.
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*Please refer to your Student Handbook for more information on Course Credit.
As an international student you should note that where you are granted credit this will reduce your course duration and you will be informed of this in writing.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
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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.
WMIT has a process that has been structured to minimise the time and cost to applicants and provides a supportive approach to students wishing to take up this option. You should ideally apply for RPL at the time of enrolment but you may also apply up to 2 weeks into your course. - During the entry process and interview stage WMIT 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. A trainer/assessor will be available to assist you throughout this process.
- *Please refer to your Student Handbook for more information on RPL. As an international student you should note that where you are granted RPL this will reduce your course duration and you will be informed of this in writing.
Training & Placement Arrangements
Training Arrangements
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Class sessions are planned to ensure that student have a mixture of practical and theoretical components and those classes cater for a wide variety of learning styles.
Additionally, workplace practices and environments will be regularly simulated and used to conduct skills based assessments in accordance with unit requirements.
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WMIT organises face to face training of 20 hours per week, all the international student must attend the classes to comply with student visa conditions.
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Homework tasks may include research, readings from related textbooks and continuing to work on assessment tasks.
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Students are provided with the Learner Guides for each unit to students to support their learning (these are included in the course fees).
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Class sessions are planned to ensure that student have a mixture of practical and theoretical components and those classes cater for a wide variety of learning styles.
Additionally, workplace practices and environments will be regularly simulated and used to conduct skills based assessments in accordance with unit requirements.
Additionally, workplace practices and environments will be regularly simulated and used to conduct skills based assessments in accordance with unit requirements.
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WMIT organises face to face training of 20 hours per week, all the international student must attend the classes to comply with student visa conditions.
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Homework tasks may include research, readings from related textbooks and continuing to work on assessment tasks.
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Students are provided with the Learner Guides for each unit to students to support their learning (these are included in the course fees).
Placement Arrangements
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Students are required to complete a minimum 120 hours of work placement in a regulated Aged Care Centre for successful completion of the course.
This work placement is only to be conducted in the Aged Care Centre that has entered into a work placement agreement with WMIT.
WMIT will organise workplaces for its students to complete work placement requirement.
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Work Placement is an important component of the qualification that provide students with the opportunity to apply skills and knowledge in an aged care setting.
Students will complete the work placement assessment tasks as required by vocational log book.
Students will be supervised by the workplace supervisor and WMIT trainer/assessor will conduct regular visit to assess student.
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Students are required to complete a minimum 120 hours of work placement in a regulated Aged Care Centre for successful completion of the course.
This work placement is only to be conducted in the Aged Care Centre that has entered into a work placement agreement with WMIT.
WMIT will organise workplaces for its students to complete work placement requirement.
This work placement is only to be conducted in the Aged Care Centre that has entered into a work placement agreement with WMIT.
WMIT will organise workplaces for its students to complete work placement requirement.
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Work Placement is an important component of the qualification that provide students with the opportunity to apply skills and knowledge in an aged care setting.
Students will complete the work placement assessment tasks as required by vocational log book.
Students will be supervised by the workplace supervisor and WMIT trainer/assessor will conduct regular visit to assess student.
Students will complete the work placement assessment tasks as required by vocational log book.
Students will be supervised by the workplace supervisor and WMIT trainer/assessor will conduct regular visit to assess student.
Additional Support & Assessment Arrangements
Additional Support
All students will complete a language literacy and numeracy assessment at orientation to determine their learning support needs. All students will be provided with a range of learning support options and resources to help you achieve competency. Where additional support needs have been identified an Individual Support Plan will be developed which may include:
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Mentoring from trainers
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Extra classes or workshops
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Technology support
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Referral to external services
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Reasonable assessment adjustments
Provision of additional support services will be provided where necessary to enable students to participate in the same way as any other person regardless of whether support services have been required.
Assessment Arrangement
There are a variety of assessment methods used for this qualification including:
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Written questions
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Projects
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Case studies
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Role plays
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Research
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Reports
Course Details
Delivery Mode
Classroom based face to face training.
Requires practical placement of at least 120 hours in a recognised Aged Care Centre.
Delivery Location
Level 10, 474 Flinders St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Course Duration
Total: 60 Weeks
- Classroom Delivery: 40 Weeks
- Practical Placement: 8 Weeks
- Holidays: 12 Weeks
AQF Level - IV
Duration - 60 Weeks
Course Fee - $13,750
Payment Plan
- Total Tuition Fees: $13,750
- Non-refundable enrolment deposit (prior to commencement) – $250
- 4 equal installments of tuition fee before start of every term.
- Unless otherwise specified, tuition fees include all the training and assessment as well as required resources and textbooks for students to achieve the qualification.
Additional charges apply if students require
- Additional copies of a student’s qualification/record of results and/or statement of attainment: $50 per document applies, and $70 if express post is required.
- Printing costs as may be required to complete assessments. Students may print and copy on campus for a cost of 15c per page, however they may also use other printing facilities.
RPL Costs
- Application Fee – $250
- Charge per unit of competency – $400
- Nationally Recognised Training does not occur GST.
- Students will only be eligible to receive their qualification if fees have been paid in full and all course requirements have been met.
Other costs (not included) to be aware of
- USB drives that students are required to use to submit their assessments. Students may bring their own or purchase nearby.
- Notebooks/pens/laptops or other general stationary required for students to complete their work.
Inclusions
- Unless otherwise specified, tuition fees include all the training and assessment as well as required resources and textbooks for students to achieve the qualification or course in which they are enrolling.
