Certificate IV In Aged Care / AQF4

National Qualification Code: CHC40108
CRICOS Course Code: 073875M
CRICOS Course Duration: 26 Weeks
Delivery weeks: 18 Weeks

Course Aims

This qualification provides knowledge and skills to plan, develop, implement and monitor programs and services for older people. Students will learn skills to assess the needs of older people with complex circumstances and plan and conduct group and recreation programs for older people. Students will also learn how to monitor services, implement and monitor health and safety policies and procedures and organise an effective work environment.
Workers in these occupational groups work in residential facilities and carry out activities related to the maintenance of an individual’s wellbeing through personal care and/or other activities of living. These workers may provide services to individuals with complex needs, and/or work with groups of older people. Work may include training and support to promote independence and community participation. This may be provided as part of activities and programs in a variety of settings including residential and centre-based programs. These workers report to service managers and liaise with professionals and other service providers. Workers may be required to supervise and/or co-ordinate a limited number of other workers. Workers at this level are required to have an understanding of Indigenous culture and history and to work with local communities in the provision of services

Career Opportunities

Occupational outcomes for this course may include

• Day Activity Worker
• Assistant Hostel Supervisor
• Care Supervisor
• Care Team Leader
• Personal Care Worker
• Program Coordinator- Social Programs
• Support Worker
• Accommodation Support Worker
• Hostel supervisor

Work Placement

Satisfactory completion of at least 100 hrs of work placement is mandatory for the successful completion of the course. Student will be placed at various residential care facilities by AICL.

There will be 30 hours of orientation/practical demonstration sessions prior to the actual work placement. These sessions will be held from week 2 until week 5.
After 30 hours sessions students would be working at various residential care facilities for one day week to complete required 100 hours of unpaid work experience which will begin in week 6 of term 1.

An AICL trainer/assessor will be present through the work placement to assess student performance progress as part of assessment of the practical components of the course. AICL will pay the necessary costs relating to workplace insurance cover for the work placement. However, student must organise Australian Federal Police clearance and vaccination record card for Health care workers/students before delivery of practical

Teaching Methods

Delivery of this program has a focus on the development of professional knowledge and workplace skills. This course is designed for the concurrent development of theoretical knowledge and practical work skills. Students will be undertaking lectures and practical demonstration sessions at various residential care facilities. The combination of knowledge and skills development undertaken concurrently provides for future competent performance in the workplace.

Enrolment And Tuition Fees

Enrolment fees: AUD$ 200
Tuition fees: AUD$ 7,000
Material fees: AUD$ 500
(includes text books cost, uniform, supervised unpaid clinical workplacement and insurance cover for the work placement)

Sample Timetable

The following sample timetable is based on full-time studies, which constitute a minimum of 20 hours per week. The timetable may vary at times and subject to change without prior notice.

Time	DAY 1 8:00 – 16:00	DAY 2 8:00 – 16:00	DAY 3 8:00 – 16:30
Morning	Training & Assessments	>Training & Assessments	Work placement 8 hrs/week Starts on Week 6 of term 1

Qualification Structure

15 Competency units are required to attain Certificate IV in Aged Care

• 10 Core units and
• 5 electives

Pre-Requisite

To gain entry into CHC40108 Certificate IV in Aged Care a candidate must have completed Certificate III in Aged Care or equivalent or must be competent on the following six core units of Certificate III in Aged Care.

1. CHCAC318B Work effectively with older people
2. CHCAC319A Provide support to people living with dementia
3. CHCCCS411B Work effectively in the community sector
4. CHCICS303A Support individual health and emotional well being
5. CHCPA301B Deliver care services using a palliative approach
6. HLTAP301B Recognise healthy body systems in a health care context

Core units

Provide services to an older person with complex needs	CHCAC412A
Facilitate support responsive to the specific nature of dementia	CHCAC416A
Implement interventions with older people at risk of falls	CHCAC417A
Advocate for clients	CHCAD401D
Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework	CHCICS301A
Participate in the implementation of individualised plans	CHCICS302A
Support individual health and emotional well being	CHCCS400B
Facilitate support for personal care needs	CHCICS401A
Facilitate individualised plan	CHCPA301B
Recognise healthy body systems in a health care context	CHCICS402A
Coordinate information systems	CHCINF403C
Facilitate links with other services	CHCNE T404A
Supervise work	CHCORG406B
Follow safety procedures for direct care work	CHCOHS312B

Elective

Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers	HLTHIR403C
Use targeted communication skills to build relationships	CHCCOM403A
Administer and monitor medications *	CHCCS424A
Plan, implement and monitor leisure and health programs	CHCRH404A

* Note - Pre-requsite HLTAP301B & CHCCCS305B

Assessment Methods

The emphasis of assessment is on collection of evidence, holistic assessment against the unit performance criteria purpose and trainer/assessor judgment. The focus is on the integration of areas of theoretical knowledge, practical skills and right work attitudes.
Following assessment methods will be used:

• Closed book assessments
• Practical exercises and demonstrations during placements
• Portfolios/ work placement logbook
• Clinical skills assessment during placement

Normal learning and assessment will take place in an integrated classroom and real workplace environment.