Course - Certificate IV in Ageing Support ((CHC43015)

Comments about Course - Certificate IV in Ageing Support ((CHC43015) - On Campus - Melbourne - Victoria

• Objectives
  Work effectively with older people
  
  Provide support to people living with dementia
  
  Work effectively in the community sector
  
  Support individual health and emotional well being
  
  Deliver care services using a palliative approach
  
  Recognise healthy body systems in a health care context
  
  Provide services to older people with complex needs (Note prerequisite CHCAC318BM)
  
  Facilitate support responsive to the specific nature of dementia
  
  Implement interventions with older people at risk of falls
  
  Advocate for clients
  
  Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework
  
  Facilitate support for personal care needs
  
  Facilitate individualised plans
  
  Coordinate information systems
  
  Facilitate links with other services
  
  Supervise work
  
  Use targeted communication skills to build relationships
  
  Provide support and care relating to loss and grief
  
  Support client self-management
  
  Follow WHS safety procedures for direct care work
  
  Confirm physical health status
• Practical experience
  300 hours of work based training
• Entry requirements
  Entry requirements:
  
  For Domestic Students who are Citizens or Australian permanent resident:
  
  - Completion of Year 11.
  
  - Sufficient Literacy and Numeracy(LLN).
  
  - Applicant must also be aged 18 or above.
  
  Applicants with no formal qualifications and who are commencing within or have experience within a relevant business industry may also be considered for entry into the course.
  
  For International Students who want to study on Student VISA:
  
  - Successful completion of Year 12 or the equivalent level of study.
  
  - Minimum English level of IELTS 5.5 or equivalent.
  
  - Applicant must be 18 years of age or above.
• Academic title
  Qualification Certificate
• Course description
  This qualification addresses work, primarily, in residential facilities within defined organisation guidelines and service plans.
  
  These workers:
  
      Carry out activities related to maintaining an individual's well being through personal care and/or other activities of living
      May provide services to individuals with complex needs, and/or work with groups of older people. Work may include training and support to promote independence and community participation, which may be provided as part of activities and programs in a variety of settings including residential and centre-based programs
      Report to service managers and liaise with professionals and other service providers
      May be required to supervise and/or coordinate a limited number of other workers.

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