CHC43015 – Certificate IV in Ageing Support
CRICOS COURSE CODE: 119086A
The CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support is a nationally recognised aged care qualification designed for experienced aged care workers who are ready to take on more responsibility in residential aged care, home care, or community-based care settings.
This advanced aged care course prepares you to perform specialised tasks and functions while working within organisational guidelines. You will be involved in the planning, facilitation, and review of individualised care plans, ensuring high-quality, person-centred support for older individuals.
Graduates may also be expected to demonstrate leadership in aged care, with some responsibility for supervising others and maintaining service standards.
To complete this Certificate IV in Ageing Support, students must complete a minimum of 120 hours of practical work placement, as outlined in the unit assessment requirements.
Career Outcomes
Job opportunities include:
- Aged Care Team Leader
- Disability Support Worker
- Support Worker – Aged Care
- Residential Care Worker
- Community Program Coordinator
- Community Care Worker
- Home Care Team Leader
- Care Supervisor
- Lifestyle Coordinator
Qualification Entry Requirements
Macallan Entry Requirements
- Students must be a minimum of 18 years of age, or turning 18 years of age prior to commencement of their study.
- Students require a completed Year 10 or equivalent; or Non school-leavers are selected according to eligibility and merit, vocational experience, previous study, LLN level and personal competencies .
- Student’s must have English proficiency as guided by Macallan College’s English Proficiency Policy and Procedures.
- IELTS Test – overall score of 6.0 (or equivalent) with no individual section score less than 5.5.
- Students need to be physically capable of performing manual handling tasks.
- To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 120 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency.
- Ability to obtain a Working with Children Check WWCC. Refer to section 2.2.3 for further information.
NOTE: All applicants from AL3 countries must sit an IELTS test.
- Pre-entry Oxford English online test result of no less than B2.2 with a minimum score of 71.
Course Duration
Course Duration:
56 Weeks
Pathways
After completing the CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support, you can further advance your career in the aged care and community services sector with higher-level qualifications, such as:
- Diploma of Community Services
- Diploma of Nursing
- Certificate IV in Disability
- Diploma of Leadership and Management
These study pathways can lead to roles in care coordination, case management, nursing, or aged care team leadership. This certificate also supports progression into management or specialised areas of the health and community care industry.
For other relevant qualifications or explore further study options in the automotive sector please refer to www.training.gov.au
Certificate Issuance
- All 15 required units of competency (15 core + 3 electives)
Qualification Rules & Units of Competency
15 core + 3 electives
The following lists of units of competency have been selected as being an appropriate combination and suitable for industry required outcomes.
| Units Code | Units | Core | Electives | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CHCADV001 | Facilitate the interests and rights of clients | Core | |
| 2 | CHCAGE001 | Facilitate the empowerment of older people | Core | |
| 3 | CHCAGE003 | Coordinate services for older people | Core | |
| 4 | CHCAGE004 | Implement interventions with older people at risk | Core | |
| 5 | CHCAGE005 | Provide support to people living with dementia | Core | |
| 6 | CHCCCS006 | Facilitate individual service planning and delivery | Core | |
| 7 | CHCCCS011 | Meet personal support needs | Core | |
| 8 | CHCCCS023 | Support independence and wellbeing | Core | |
| 9 | CHCCCS025 | Support relationships with carers and families | Core | |
| 10 | CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people | Core | |
| 11 | CHCLEG003 | Manage legal and ethical compliance | Core | |
| 12 | CHCPAL001 | Deliver care services using a palliative approach | Core | |
| 13 | CHCPRP001 | Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships | Core | |
| 14 | HLTAAP001 | Recognise healthy body systems | Core | |
| 15 | HLTWHS002 | Follow safe work practices for direct client care | Core | |
| 16 | CHCAGE013 | Work effectively in aged care | Electives | |
| 17 | HLTAID011 | Provide first aid | Electives | |
| 18 | CHCMHS001 | Work with people with mental health issues | Electives |
Fees & Charges
Campus
- Adelaide
- Brisbane
- Perth
- Sydney