About the Course
Course Code: CHC43015
CRICOS Code: 110296H
Delivery mode: blended environment (Classroom and supervised study sessions)
Work Placement: 120 Hours (Inclusive)
Location: Adelaide campus
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.
Qualification Units
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 well being
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
Elective Units
CHCCCS007 Develop and implement service programs
CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues
CHCAGE002 Implement falls prevention strategies
Career Outcomes
Personal Care Assistant
Aged Care Worker
Residential Care Worker
Accommodation Support Worker
In-home Respite Worker
Pathway
After completion of CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support, students may wish to
undertake higher AQF level courses such as:
CHC52015 - Diploma of Community Services
CHC53315 - Diploma of Mental Health
Entry Requirements
Be at least 18 years of age
Have completed Year 12 or equivalent.
Moderate level of computer literacy required
Participate in a course entry interview to determine suitability for the course and
student needs.
English Requirements
Meet one of the following English proficiency requirements:
Valid IELTS score of 5.5 or equivalent, with no score below 5.0 in any band
Evidence of successful completion of at least five (5) years (full-time equivalent)
study taught and assessed in English.
Completion of an Australian Certificate III qualification or higher AQF level.
Work Placement requirements
Must complete 120 hours of work placement
A satisfactory National Police Clearance (not older than 3 months at time of
enrolment)
Completion of NDIS Online module- ‘Worker Orientation Module: Quality, safety and
You’.
Completion of COVID-19 infection control training from Department of Health
Flu vaccination + updated vaccination record
Have a reasonable level of fitness to cope with standing, lifting, bending, twisting
and reaching
Are physically, mentally and emotionally healthy to respond appropriately to
personal needs
Additional requirement – according to the facility
Your Instructor
Anna Marie Bennetto
