Certificate IV in Ageing Support

Modification history

ReleaseComments
Release 4

Minor change to update superseded elective units of competency.

Release 3

Supersedes and is equivalent to CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support release 2. Minor change to update First Aid units of competency.

Release 2

This version was released in CHC Community Services Training Package release 3.0.

Units updated

Equivalent outcome

Release 1This qualification was first released in CHC Community Services Release 2.0.

Qualification description

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.

Licensing/regulatory information

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Entry requirements

This qualification has no entry requirements.

Packaging rules

Total number of units = 18

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

 

All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.