
CHC43015
CRICOS Code: 106553H
Certificate IV in Ageing Support
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.
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 120 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency.
Pathways into the qualification |
Individuals may enter into this qualification with limited or no vocational experience and without a lower level qualification. However individuals may have completed one or more of the following and wish to increase their knowledge further:
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Pathways from the qualification |
Learners who successfully complete this qualification may progress into further studies such as:
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Employment Pathways |
Graduates may find employment as a:
*It is not, however, intended to indicate that an individual will gain immediate employment on completion of this qualification. |
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication. |
The CHC43015 – Certificate IV in Ageing Support allows direct entry into this qualification at the time of publication in training.gov.au. However, the Menzies Institute of Technology requires candidates to meet its admission requirements prior to enrolling into this qualification to ensure that they have the required skills and knowledge to successfully complete the qualification at this AQF level. Please refer to MITP11 Admissions Policy and Procedure for further information if required. This consists of:
Domestic Students |
Additionally, the learner is required to:
If the learner has done the Pre-Training Review and LLND assessment previously at Menzies Institute of Technology for a previous qualification in the same stream enrolment, then it is not required. The learner must also provide before commencement of Work Placement for the following:
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International Students |
2. Evidence that they have studied in English for at least five years in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom or United States OR3. Evidence that, within two years of their application date, they have successfully completed in Australia a foundation course or a senior secondary certificate of education or a Certificate IV or higher level qualification, from the Australian Qualifications Framework. Additionally, the learner is required to:
If the learner has done the Pre-Training Review and LLND assessment previously at Menzies Institute of Technology for a previous qualification in the same stream enrolment then it is not required. The learner must also provide before commencement of Work Placement allocation for the following:
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Other Conditions |
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Full time: Over a period of 36 weeks
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Unit Code | Unit Title | Core (C) Elective (E) |
CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people | C |
HLTWHS002 | Follow safe work practices for direct client care | C |
HLTAAP001 | Recognise healthy body systems | C |
CHCCCS023 | Support independence and wellbeing | C |
CHCAGE005 | Provide support to people living with dementia | C |
CHCCCS011 | Meet personal support needs | C |
CHCAGE001 | Facilitate the empowerment of older people | C |
CHCCCS025 | Support relationships with carers and families | C |
CHCHCS001 | Provide home and community support services | E |
CHCCCS006 | Facilitate individual service planning and delivery | C |
CHCLEG003 | Manage legal and ethical compliance | C |
CHCAGE003 | Coordinate services for older people | C |
HLTINF006 | Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control | E |
CHCAGE004 | Implement interventions with older people at risk | C |
CHCADV001 | Facilitate the interest and rights of clients | C |
CHCPRP001 | Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships | C |
HLTWHS003 | Maintain work health and safety | E |
CAPAL001 | Deliver care services using a palliative approach | C |
Credit Transfer (CT), recognition of prior learning (RPL), professional experience and accreditation from a professional body can reduce the duration of your study by acknowledging your earlier, relevant experience. Credit and exemptions will be assessed consistent with the principles of the Menzies Institute of Technology.
Please refer to MITP15 RPL and Credit Transfer Policy and Procedure for further details.
Demonstration of Competence through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) | Your existing skills, knowledge and experience can help you get a recognised qualification, through an assessment process called Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). The process could suit you if you have:
Evidence you might need to supply Your RPL assessor will discuss with you the most appropriate evidence you can provide to support your application, this may include:
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Credit Transfers (CT) | Credit Transfer is a process of recognising your previous formal studies that are equivalent to one or more units that form part of the qualification you are enrolling in. You will need to provide verified copies of Statements of Attainments or formal academic transcripts that list the units for which you are seeking Credit Transfer. We will confirm the equivalence and you will not need to repeat those units in your current study. |
*Some assessment tasks need to be completed outside the classroom environment especially theory assessments. |
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Level 4, 355 Spencer Street West Melbourne 3003 – Training sessions and Practical demonstration/Simulation practical sessions |
- We will only collect information that is necessary to providing you the service we offer.
- We will collect information in a fair and lawful way.
- You will be told of why we are collecting it and who will have access to it
- We will take reasonable steps to ensure that the information we keep regarding you is accurate.
- We will take reasonable steps to ensure that your personal information is protected from misuse, loss or unauthorised access or disclosure.
- You can make a request in writing to access any information we hold about you and we shall provide access, unless access will impact unreasonably on someone else’s privacy.
- If there are mistakes in the information, we hold about you, we will correct them.
- We will not request sensitive information about you. Sensitive information includes information about your health, political beliefs, religious beliefs and sexual preference.
- Our courses require a Medicare or passport number for eligibility purposes. In this case you will be asked to provide this information prior to course commencement.
- Where an employer has paid the course fee on behalf of the participant and all parties have signed the training plan, then we will report the participant progress to the employer on a regular basis.
- Commonwealth and State or Territory government departments and authorised agencies; and
- NCVER.
- Populating authenticated VET transcripts.
- Facilitating statistics and research relating to education, including surveys and data linkage;
- Pre-populating RTO student enrolment forms;
- Understanding how the VET market operates, for policy, workforce planning and consumer information; and
- Administering VET, including program administration, regulation, monitoring and evaluation.
Application Steps
– Prospective learner previews information about course and the Institute. Information sources include but not limited to online, print, seminar/exhibition & marketing event. – Prospective learner enquires the Institute. Prospective learners may inquire using online methods (website, Facebook, email), by phone or walk-in to the Institute. – Discuss with Marketing and Admissions Staff about the course. |
https://menzies.vic.edu.au/apply-now-main-page/
– Complete the Student Application Form (Click on Apply Now). – Provide all required documents meeting entry requirements of the course. – Submit by email to info@menzies.vic.edu.au |
– If application is accepted by Menzies, prospective student will receive the Letter of Offer. – Review Conditions outlined in the Letter of Offer and provide additional evidence/documents if required. |
* For Offshore International students as a guide
- Apply for Student Visa – Apply for Student Visa with the COE. For more information please visit https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au
- Book Flights and Arrange Accommodation – Book your flights to Melbourne and arrange accommodation for the duration of your study. If airport pickup is required, confirm arrangements with the Institute.
- Departure & Arrival – Ensure you have packed all necessary belongings. Ensure your airport pickup and accommodation arrangements are finalised. Bring copies of your enrolment, and accommodation arrangements.
– Online links will be provided to prospective student. – Once completed, Menzies will check and advise next steps |