CHC43015 - Certificate IV in Ageing Support

The CHC43015 - Certificate IV in Ageing Support is designed to prepare individuals in carrying out specialised tasks and responsibilities in aged care environments, whether residential, home-based, or in the community. It aims to develop competent support workers capable of working indepedently within structured organisational frameworks, while delivering high quality, individualised care.

This course focuses on building learners' capacity to contribute meaningfully to person-centred service planning and delivery. Learners will develop skills to not only facilitate and review care plans, but also uphold client dignity, safety, and well-being in all aspects of support. 

Units of Competency

This course shall cover:

• 15 core units
• 3 selective units, consisting of:
  • at least 2 units from the electives listed in the table below
  • up to 1 unit from the electives listed in the table below, any endorsed Training Package or accredited course - these units must be releavnt to the work outcome 

Who Can Enroll

• School leavers who are interested in beginning a career in aged care and are seeking a nationally recognised qualification to enter the health and community services sector.
• Aspiring or current aged care workers seeking to advance their skills and take on more specialised responsibilities in residential, home, or community-based settings.
• Graduates of CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support, Certificate III in Health Services Assistance or similar qualifications who want to progress into supervisory or more autonomous roles.
• Career changers with a passion for supporting older people and an interest in entering the health and community services sector.
• Existing workers in aged care or related fields who may not yet hold a formal qualification but have relevant experience and want to formalise their skills.

The mode of delivery will be online, self-paced for theory sessions and face to face on the practical component. There are self-paced requirements where student complete studies in their own time outside of the classroom setting. However, the library or boardroom will always be available to those students who need a quiet place to study.

Online Class Delivery – 358 hours throughout 26 weeks
Clinical Placement – 40 hours per week for 3 weeks
Self-Paced Learning – 140 hours throughout 26 weeks

Total: 618 hours over 29 weeks

Prerequisites

There are no formal prerequisites for entry into the CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support. However, entry conditions are recommended to ensure learners are equipped to successfully complete the course and meet workplace expectations.

Entry Requirements

• Minimum age of 18 years at the time of enrolment.
• Completion of Year 12 or equivalent; or demonstrated foundation skills in reading, writing, and oral communication at ACSF Level 3.
• Physical fitness and emotional resilience to undertake manual handling and personal care tasks in aged care environments.
• Current National Police Check (this can be provided prior to clinical placement)
• Up-to-date vaccinations as required by placement providers (e.g. influenza, COVID-19).
• Sound communication and interpersonal skills, including empathy, patience, and the ability to work with diverse individuals.
• Basic digital literacy to engage with online learning platforms and complete assessments.