Our nationally recognised CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support is an ideal qualification if you're looking for entry work in the booming aged care sector. You will unlock a variety of entry-level work situations in the community services industry, and gain the practical skills to carry out your role as a Care Worker with confidence.
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Certificate IV in Ageing Support
SKU:CHC43015
Take the next step in your career by equipping yourself with the in-demand skills needed to thrive in the aged care sector. You’ll be rewarded with diverse job opportunities and the knowledge that you’re making a difference.
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Flexible payment options
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Study to fit into your routine
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Nationally recognised accreditation
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Start studying as soon as you enrol
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No exams, ever.
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Certificate IV in Ageing Support
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Intro to Certificate IV in Ageing Support
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Course breakdown
What you’ll learn in this course
Certificate IV in Ageing Support
HLTAAP001
Recognise healthy body systems
CHCAGE001
Facilitate the empowerment of older people
CHCCCS011
Meet personal support needs
CHCDIV001
Work with diverse people
CHCCCS023
Support independence and wellbeing
5/ modules
When can you start? Anytime you like!
There are no start and finish dates, no semesters, so no need to wait. Just enrol and start the path to your new life whenever you’re ready!
Very helpful assessors. Work at your own pace. Helpful tips and videos on each project/assignment. Option to extend course time was handy.
I appreciated the course material and all the units.
Anna - The assessment tips and especially the Webinars were extremely helpful for completing the assessments
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- Daily routine
- 06:30 am - 07:45 am
- 07:45 am - 09:00 am
- 09:00 am - 01:00 pm
- 01:00 pm - 02:00 pm
- 02:00 pm - 05:00 pm
- 05:00 pm - 06:30 pm
- 06:30 pm - 08:30 pm
- 08:30 pm - 09:15 pm
- 09:15 pm - 10:30 pm
- 10:30 pm - onwards
Study for a minimum 34.5 hours per week to complete modules in 12 months
- Daily routine
- 06:30 am - 07:45 am
- 07:45 am - 09:00 am
- 09:00 am - 01:00 pm
- 01:00 pm - 02:00 pm
- 02:00 pm - 05:00 pm
- 05:00 pm - 06:30 pm
- 06:30 pm - 08:30 pm
- 08:30 pm - onwards
Study for a minimum 23 hours per week to complete modules in 18 months
Your course may include work placement which will be completed in addition to weekly study blocks.
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Your trainer
Michelle Hay Chapman
Michelle has over 16 years of experience of working within the healthcare industry working as an Enrolled Nurse and a personal care worker. She has worked with people that have a disability within different community programs and within aged care. Michelle’s specialised skills include infection control, dementia care, palliative care and person-centred care.
Melissa Cockburn
Melissa has 17 years of experience in the healthcare industry as an Enrolled Nurse and a Personal Care Worker, working in both aged care facilities and a regional hospital. At the hospital, she worked across all areas, including acute care, the emergency department, and the theatre.
Michelle Hay Chapman
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Michelle has over 16 years of experience of working within the healthcare industry working as an Enrolled Nurse and a personal care worker. She has worked with people that have a disability within different community programs and within aged care. Michelle’s specialised skills include infection control, dementia care, palliative care and person-centred care.
Michelle has over 16 years of experience of working within the healthcare industry working as an Enrolled Nurse and a personal care worker. She has worked with people that have a disability within different community programs and within aged care. Michelle’s specialised skills include infection control, dementia care, palliative care and person-centred care.
Over the years she has also worked in General Practice, different hospitals across Southeast Queensland as an agency nurse working in the areas of mental health, palliative care, and dementia units.
Michelle has been a Trainer in adult education for over 6 years working in classrooms, workplaces, online and in secondary schools.
• Diploma of Nursing
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
• Diploma of Business
• Diploma of Community Services
• Certificate 3 in Aged Care
Over the years she has also worked in General Practice, different hospitals across Southeast Queensland as an agency nurse working in the areas of mental health, palliative care, and dementia units.
Michelle has been a Trainer in adult education for over 6 years working in classrooms, workplaces, online and in secondary schools.
• Diploma of Nursing
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
• Diploma of Business
• Diploma of Community Services
• Certificate 3 in Aged Care
Melissa Cockburn
Health & Community
Melissa has 17 years of experience in the healthcare industry as an Enrolled Nurse and a Personal Care Worker, working in both aged care facilities and a regional hospital. At the hospital, she worked across all areas, including acute care, the emergency department, and the theatre.
Melissa has 17 years of experience in the healthcare industry as an Enrolled Nurse and a Personal Care Worker, working in both aged care facilities and a regional hospital. At the hospital, she worked across all areas, including acute care, the emergency department, and the theatre.
Melissa has been a trainer and assessor for 15 months, delivering both online and face-to-face training.
Melissa has been a trainer and assessor for 15 months, delivering both online and face-to-face training.
Frequently Asked Questions
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