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.
Workers may be required to demonstrate leadership and have limited responsibility for the organisation and the quantity and quality of outputs of others within limited parameters.
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.
Qualification CRICOS Code: 111854H
Mode of Delivery: Face-to-face
Total Core Units: 15
Total Electives Units: 3
Placement: 120 hours of practical placement(Compulsory)
Location of course: Level 3, 123 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
Total Course Duration: 26 weeks ( Including Term Breaks )
Total Course Fee: AUD 12,000
Tuition Fee: AUD 10,000
Material Fee: AUD 1,800
Application Fee: AUD 200 (Non-refundable)
Entry Requirements
• Have demonstrated an IELTS level at score of least 6.0 or equivalent (test results must be no more than 2 years old) or demonstration of successful completion of at least General English at Advanced level or English for Academic Purposes Advanced level.
• Have a suitable level of language, literacy and numeracy to complete course requirements with or without additional support that Unity Skills College of Health T/A Penfold College is able to provide.
• Must be a proficient user of advanced calculators.
• Have successfully completed Australian year 11 or equivalent or must be of matured age with adequate LLN skills.
• Are at least at age of 18 on the date of course commencement.
• Student must have access to working PC or laptop with a configuration suitable to meet study requirements. Please seek your trainer/assessor assistance in this regard.
• Student must have sound digital literacy and access to working internet.
• All the students commencing this course are required to complete LLN test on the orientation day to assist Unity Skills College of Health T/A Penfold College to identify student’s needs for additional support during their study with Unity Skills College of Health T/A Penfold College.
• Students must obtain a valid AFP National Police Check certificate with no criminal records reported/recorded prior to the commencement of practical placement. These documents are to be obtained by students at their own cost.
Pathways
The further study pathways available to students who undertake this qualification include:
• CHC52025 Diploma of Community Services
• CHC62015 Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management
Employment Pathways:
• Community Program Coordinator
• Residential Care Worker
• Support Worker (Community Services)
• Care supervisor
• Accommodation Support Worker
• Personal care worker
• Personal care giver
• Assistant Hostel Supervisor
• Personal care assistant
• Residential care officer
• Day Activity Worker
• Care Team Leader
Course Structure:
A total of 18 Units (15 Core and 3 electives) must be completed and deemed competent to achieve the qualification Certificate IV in Ageing Support. Participants who achieve competency in any unit/ s will receive a Statement of Attainment (provided USI is verified) for that unit/s without completing all 18 units in the qualification. Students completing all the required units of competency will attain full qualification.
The Performance Evidence in the units marked with a * include tasks which explicitly need to be assessed during the work placement. In order to be deemed competent in the unit of competency, the student must satisfactorily complete the workplace-based assessment. Should in case the workplace-based assessment is assessed as not-satisfactory, the student will not be able to achieve competency and the qualification cannot be issued. An estimate of 5 hours per unit is allocated for workplace assessment and is included in the work placement hours. Please refer to the individual assessment kit for further details. According to CHC implementation guide, the total number of hours may be applied collectively across all units of competency that include the requirement for workplace hours
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)/ Credit Transfer (CT)
Unity Skills College of Health will offer Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer (CT) to all prospective students through the enrolment process. Unity Skills College of Health has documented policies and procedures for these processes and students are provided details of how to apply for RPL or Credit Transfer through the enrolment process. For further details, please refer to RPL and Credit Transfer Policy and Procedure.