Course details

CRICOS course code: 092052D

Level of study: Career Based/Vocational

Summary

This qualification reflects the role of support workers who complete specialized tasks and functions in aged services; either in residential, home or community-based environments. Workers will take responsibility for their own outputs within defined organization guidelines and maintain quality service delivery through the development, facilitation and review of individualized service planning and delivery. Workers may be required to demonstrate leadership and have limited responsibility for the organization and the quantity and quality of outputs of others within limited parameters.

Pathways from the qualification

• HLT43407 - Certificate IV in Nursing (Enrolled/Division 2 nursing)
• CHC53415 Diploma of Leisure and Health
• HLT54115 - Diploma of Nursing

Career Opportunities in the Industry

This qualification provides a pathway to work as a Personal Care Assistant, Family Support Worker, In House Respite Worker, and Residential Care Officer in organizations such as Age care homes and nursing homes etc.

Training in the Hays Community Centre will incorporate the supervision of other students during their regular contact with the elderly in Hays Lifestyle and Leisure events. This is to enable you to gain as much experience before your work placement as possible in the area of supervision of staff as well as communication with stakeholders.

Qualification rules

To achieve a to achieve a CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support 18 units must be completed, consisting of 15 core units 3 elective units.

Assessment Methods

The following assessment methods (but not limited to these) will be used: Direct Observation, Assignments, Project, Student Presentations, Case Study Practical Demonstrations, Written Assessments and Logbook.

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