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Certificate IV in Ageing Support
Box Hill Institute, TAFE VIC
Type of institution: TAFE Institute
Level: Pre-degree
CRICOS: 02411J
This qualification reflects the role of support workers who complete specialised tasks and functions in aged services; either in residential, home or community based environments. Workers will take responsibility for their own outputs within defined organisation guidelines and maintain quality service delivery through the development, facilitation and review of individualised service planning and delivery.Workers may be required to demonstrate leadership and have limited responsibility for the organisation and the quantity and quality of outputs of others within limited parameters.You'll study ageing support topics such as:supporting people who may be living with dementia and/or other illnessespalliative carefalls preventionservice planning and deliveryTo achieve this qualification, students must complete at least 120 hours of work within a Residential Aged Care Facility as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency. Our Certificate IV in Ageing Support offers essential skills and knowledge to perform specialised tasks and functions, thereby providing further employment opportunities in either residential or home and community-based environments. Our course includes training in supporting people who may be living with dementia and/or other illnesses, palliative care, falls prevention, and service planning and delivery.You must complete a minimum of 120 hours working in the aged-care environment.
Designed for
You'll need: to have good levels of written and spoken Englishattend an interviewa current National Police Check to provide evidence of immunisations as per the Government’s ‘Category A’ Health Care Workerhave good computer skills and skills required to complete classworkhave access to a computerPRE-TRAINING REVIEWTo assist prospective students to determine whether a course is suitable and appropriate for the individual needs, Box Hill Institute will assess all students’ language, literacy and numeracy and digital literacy by asking you to undertake a self-assessment review prior to the enrolment.A course advisor will discuss the outcomes of the review and make recommendations about whether the course is suitable for you, and identify additional support where required.
Structure
You will be required to complete 18 units of competency (15 core units and 3 electives) plus 120 hours of placement
Standard entry requirements
Direct entry with a successful interviewRecognition of Prior Learning is available.
Recognition
This course is government accredited and has national recognitionThe qualification is aligned with the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) level 4 Successful completion will enable you to apply for further studies in related health or community services courses including the Certificate IV in Disability, Certificate IV in Allied Health or the Diploma of Nursing.
Study pathways
After successful completion of our ageing support course, you can apply for a range of aged care employment opportunities in local government, community organisations, and aged care facilities and private nursing homes.
