CHC40108 Certificate IV in Aged Care is a course suitable for people who are employed in aged care work or have prior experience in aged care work who want to upgrade their knowledge and skills in this area. Workers at this advanced level may provide services to people with complex needs, assist in program development and delivery, or may be required to supervise/co-ordinate a limited number of other service providers.
This qualification is suitable for people seeking professional or career development in the aged care industry and direct care work.
The duration of the course is 460 hours including 100 hours of work experience placement.
• 10 Core units
• 5 Elective units
Core Units
| Unit Code |
Name of the Unit |
Pre-requisites |
| CHCAC412B |
Provide services to older people with complex needs |
CHCAC318B Work effectively with older people |
| CHCAC416A |
Facilitate support responsive to the specific nature of dementia |
Nil |
| CHCAC417A |
Implement interventions with older people at risk of falls |
Nil |
| CHCAD401D |
Advocate for clients |
Nil |
| CHCCS400C |
Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework |
Nil |
| CHCICS401B |
Facilitate support for personal care needs |
Nil |
| CHCICS402B |
Facilitate individualised plans |
Nil |
| CHCINF403E |
Coordinate information systems |
Nil |
| CHCNET404B |
Facilitate links with other services |
Nil |
| CHCORG406C |
Supervise Work |
Nil |
Elective Units
| HLTWHS300A |
Contribute to WHS process |
Nil |
| HLTHIR403C |
Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers |
Nil |
| CHCCS305C |
Assist clients with medication |
HLTAP301B Recognise Healthy body systems in a health care context |
| CHCHC401B |
Coordinate and monitor home based support |
Nil |
| HLTFA311A |
Apply First Aid |
Nil |
| Total |
|
460 |
Full Fee for Service Price: AUD$ 3,800
THIS COURSE IS DELIVERED WITH WA, VIC AND COMMON WEALTH GOVERNMENT FUNDING.
Please refer to IHNA's Fee Payment Policy and Refund Policy.
DTWD WA Funding Fee Structure
The modes of delivery intended for this course are:
1) E-Learning (Online Delivery).
2) Students are required to complete a simulated practical session and assessment for 4 days.
If the student did not achieve the required competency; additional sessions may require.
3) Work Experience Placement.
There is no applicable pathway in to this qualification. Candidates may progress to higher level qualifications within the aged care sector and across the community sector.
After successful completion of the course the learners can work as
• Assistant coordinator
• In-home respite care
• Assistant team leader
• Personal care worker
• Care team leader
• Senior community care worker
• Community house worker
• Service coordinator
• Community support worker
• Support worker
• Day activity worker
• Transport coordinator
Applicants seeking entry in to this course should meet the following criteria.
- Applicants should be 18 years or over at enrolment.
- Have successfully completed year 12 of secondary school or equivalent.
- Communication: applicants should be able to use and respond to written language including some unfamiliar material in a variety of contexts.
- Applicants are required to complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy test (LLN) and attend an interview session during enrolment.
- A Satisfactory Police Clearance certificate will be required for Work experience placement.
- Applicants not holding the units required for entry can complete them at IHNA.
- Applicants planning to do e-Learning must have access to a computer with internet and basic computer skills.
To gain entry into CHC40108 Certificate IV in Aged Care a candidate must be recognised as competent, through a recognised training program or recognition process, against the following core units from CHC30212 Certificate III in Aged Care (or equivalent):
• CHCAC318B Work effectively with older people.
• CHCAC319A Provide support to people living with dementia.
• CHCCS411B Work effectively in the community sector.
• CHCICS303A Support individual health and emotional well being.
• CHCPA301B Deliver care services using a palliative approach.
• HLTAP301B Recognize healthy body systems in a health care context.
Online: Direct online application
Email: Download and complete the application form and send it by e-mail with all attachments to enquiry@ihna.edu.au
Post: Download and complete the application form. You can send your completed application and required documentation to our Perth or Melbourne office.
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