Course Duration
12 Months
Study Load
Full time
Study Mode
Blended (In class and Online)
Intakes
To Be Announced
Learning portal
Assessments & all learning resources accessible via e-learning portal
Study Commitment
20 hours/week (15 hours via face to face, 5 hours via e-learning portal)
Begin your journey in the compassionate field of aged care with our Certificate IV in Ageing Support course. At South Sydney College, we provide comprehensive training to prepare you for diverse roles in supporting the elderly and individuals with disabilities.
The Certificate IV in Ageing Support equips you with the specialized skills and knowledge to provide high-quality support to older adults in residential aged care facilities, home care settings, or community-based services. This course focuses on promoting the well-being, independence, and dignity of older adults.
• Ageing and wellness: Gain a comprehensive understanding of the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive changes associated with ageing.
• Individualised care planning: Develop skills to assess individual needs, collaborate with clients and families to create personalized care plans, and deliver services accordingly.
• Supporting daily living activities: Assist older adults with maintaining independence in activities of daily living (ADLs) such as mobility, showering, and dressing.
• Promoting mental and emotional wellbeing: Learn strategies to support emotional well-being, social interaction, and cognitive stimulation for older adults.
• Safeguarding and promoting rights: Understand legal and ethical frameworks to ensure the safety, dignity, and respect of older adults receiving care.
• Effective communication and collaboration: Develop strong communication skills to build rapport with older adults, families, and healthcare professionals.
This course is ideal for:
• Individuals passionate about supporting the well-being of older adults.
• Those seeking a rewarding career in the growing aged care sector.
• People looking to expand their skills and knowledge in aged care.
Course Structure-Â CRICOS | CHC43015
• CHCADV001 Facilitate the interests and rights of clients (Core)
• CHCAGE001 Facilitate the empowerment of older people (Core)
• CHCAGE003 Coordinate services for older people (Core)
• CHCAGE004 Implement interventions with older people at risk (Core)
• CHCAGE005 Provide support to people living with dementia (Core)
• CHCCCS006 Facilitate individual service planning and delivery (Core)
• CHCCCS011 Meet personal support needs (Core)
• CHCCCS023 Support independence and wellbeing (Core)
• CHCCCS025 Support relationships with carers and families (Core)
• CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people (Core)
• CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance (Core)
• CHCPAL001 Deliver care services using a palliative approach (Core)
Admission Requirements:
- Must be at least 16 years old
- Must hold a current Approved visa for study in Australia (at the time of course commencement)
- Must demonstrate satisfactory completion of studies in applicant’s home country equivalent to an Australian Year 10 qualification* (Department of Home Affairs may require country-specific higher education requirement for approved visa for study in Australia application assessment).
- Are required to provide evidence of any one of the following tests of upper intermediate proficiency in English: (see exemptions below)
| English Language Tests | |||
| Item | Test Name | Also known as | Minimum Test Score |
|  1 | International English Language Testing system | IELTS Test | • Overall band score 6.0; or; • Overall band score 5.5 if packaged with at least 12 weeks ELICOS; or • Overall band score of 5.0 if packaged with at least 24 weeks ELICOS. |
|  2 | Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) test | Certificate in Advanced English | • 169; or • 162, if packaged with at least 12 weeks ELICOS; or • 154, if packaged with at least 24 weeks ELICOS. |
|  3 | Pearson Test of English Academic | PTE | • 50; or • 42, if packaged with at least 12 weeks ELICOS; or • 36, if packaged with at least 24 weeks ELICOS. |
|  4 | Occupational English Test | OET | • A score of at least B for each test component of the OET. |
*On 26 July 2023 the TOEFL internet-based test (TOEFL iBT) stopped offering English language tests for Australian visa purposes. A score for a TOEFL iBT test taken on or after 26 July 2023 will no longer satisfy the English langauge requirement for Approved visa for study in Australia purposes. Only TOEFL iBT scores from a test taken on or before 25 July 2023 are accepted for Approved visa for study in Australia purposes. * Under 18 students must have welfare and accommodation arrangements approved by the Department of Home Affairs. | |||
Exemptions: Â You do not need to provide evidence of an English test score with your visa application if one of the following applies:
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Surry Hills City Campus
Unit: 403, Level: 4
410 Elizabeth St,
Surry Hills, NSW 2010,
Australia
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+61 2 8599 8866
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