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Certificate IV in Ageing Support (QLD ONLY) CHC43015

Study Method
Blended
Institution
Royal College of Healthcare
Recognition
Nationally Recognised Training
Start Date
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Course overview

Advance an aged care career and get qualified to take on specialised tasks in residential, home or community-based care environments.

This qualification reflects the role of support workers who provide personalised care to clients. Students will work within defined organisation guidelines and maintain quality service delivery through the development, facilitation and review of individualised service planning and delivery. Students may also be required to demonstrate leadership and have limited responsibility for the organisation and the quantity and quality of outputs of others.

This course is suited for individuals working in aged care who are ready for more responsibilities and want to take their career to the next level.

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Job outcomes

  • Care supervisor
  • Program Coordinator – social programs
  • Care Team Leader
  • Hostel supervisor
  • Residential care worker
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Recognition

This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia

Study method

  • Blended
  • In-class
  • Online

Locations

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  • Queensland
    • Bowen Hills

Duration study load

  • 12 months

Entry requirements

  • To commence this program, your Language Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skills must meet required standards for ACSF LEVEL 3
  • You need to provide a current national Police Check or you must provide evidence that you have applied for a police check in your respective state as soon as possible
  • Students must be currently employed in a direct client care role within the aged care industry
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Pathways

A minimum of 120 working hours must be logged in a community care services organisation.

Work placement

A minimum of 120 working hours must be logged in a community care services organisation.

Delivery

This course is delivered via distance delivery over approximately a 12 month period to existing workers in the aged care industry.

This is a paper-based method where you can study from any location throughout Queensland. The learning material will be mailed out to you and you will be able to contact your trainer through email, phone or skype. Dependant on your location, trainers will be available to visit you on site (in consultation with your facility).

Subjects

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
Electives
BSBMGT401
Show leadership in the workplace
CHCCCS001
Address the needs of people with chronic disease
HLTHPS006
Assist clients with medications
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Payment options

Higher Level Skills Funding

The Queensland government will pay an amount towards the cost of this course for eligible students and the student will pay a subsidised cost.

To be eligible for a subsidised training place students must meet the following criteria:

  • An Australian citizen
    • Permanent resident
    • Temporary resident with necessary visa and work permits on the pathway to permanent residency
    • New Zealand citizen permanently residing in Queensland
  • Over 15 years of age
  • Have left school
  • Must not hold a qualification at Certificate IV level or higher in any discipline
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About Royal College of Healthcare

Royal College of Healthcare is a leading Registered Training Organisation (RTO) delivering high quality, nationally accredited training in the aged and disability care sectors in Queensland.

With over 8 years of experience educating more than 6,500 students, studying with Royal College means our students benefit from our innovative and experienced approach to learning and education.

Royal College is committed to delivering industry current workplace training solutions that provide exceptional outcomes for students and organisations within the aged and disability care sectors.

Our range of hands-on qualifications cater to every stage of the aged and disability care career path, ensuring students have up-to-the-minute knowledge and the confidence to excel.

It’s never too late to thrive in your dream career — our flexible delivery options and exceptional trainers provide you the advantage you’ve been looking for!

Royal College of Healthcare is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO:31994)