COURSE CURRICULUM

The CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support is a comprehensive qualification designed for individuals seeking to work as skilled support workers in aged care settings, including residential and community environments. To complete this course, students must undertake 18 units, comprising 15 core units and 3 elective units. The core units cover essential skills such as developing and maintaining networks and collaborative partnerships, working with diverse populations, managing legal and ethical compliance, and implementing interventions for older people at risk. Other core areas include coordinating services for older adults, recognizing healthy body systems, meeting personal support needs, and supporting independence and wellbeing. The course also addresses supporting relationships with carers and families, delivering palliative care, empowering older people, and providing support for individuals living with dementia. Additional core units focus on facilitating individual service planning and delivery, following safe work practices, and advocating for client rights and interests.The elective units provide further specialization, allowing students to address the needs of people with chronic diseases, facilitate ongoing skills development using a person-centred approach, and provide individualized support tailored to client needs. Together, these units prepare learners to deliver high-quality, person-centered care in compliance with legal, ethical, and safety standards.Graduates of this qualification are equipped to take responsibility for their actions within organizational guidelines and contribute to maintaining high standards of care. They may also be expected to demonstrate leadership and deliver efficient, compassionate services that enhance the quality of life for older adults. The Certificate IV in Ageing Support offers the practical knowledge and skills necessary to support ageing individuals effectively while fostering their independence and dignity in various care environments.