Certificate IV in Ageing Support (CHC43015)

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COURSE DESCRIPTION

Aged care is one of the fastest-growing industries in Australia due to being an ageing population.

This qualification reflects the role of support workers who undertake specialised tasks and functions in residential, home or community based ageing services sector. You may be required to work autonomously and have a leading role within a team. Learners will develop the skills and knowledge to effectively liaise with other healthcare professionals, respond holistically to client issues and provide person centred services to older people with complex needs.

This course will also teach you more advanced skills in the aged care industry including implementing client interventions and managing compliance for legal and ethical requirements. Our highly experienced trainers are Aged Care specialists [who will] provide one-on-one guidance and support you every step of the way to ensure you have the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in the field.

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QUICK INFO

Qualification Certificate IV in Ageing Support
National code CHC43015
CRICOS code 103006D
Location Brisbane Campus
Delivery mode Face-to-face classroom delivery
Vocational Placement – 120-hours (compulsory)
Course Duration 42 weeks (including 6 weeks holiday)
Entry Requirements IELTS (Academic) overall 5.0, or equivalent
Academic: Equivalent to an Australian Year 10 qualification
Must be 18 years of age
Start dates

Awarded by Shafston International College

UNIT DETAILS

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to follow organisational infection prevention and control procedures, including implementing standard and transmission-based precautions and responding to infection risks.

This unit applies to individuals working in health and direct client care contexts.

The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required for a worker to participate in safe work practices to ensure their own health and safety, and that of others in work environments that involve caring directly for clients. It has a focus on maintaining safety of the worker, the people being supported and other community members.

This unit applies to all workers who require knowledge of workplace health and safety (WHS) to carry out their own work, in both centre-based and home-based service provision.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to research information about compliance and ethical practice responsibilities, and then develop and
monitor policies and procedures to meet those responsibilities.

This unit applies to people working in roles with managerial responsibility for legal and ethical compliance in small to medium sized organisations. There may or may not be a team of workers involved.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work with basic information about the human body and to recognise and promote ways to maintain healthy functioning of the body.

This unit applies to any worker who needs to use and interpret information that includes references to client anatomy and physiology.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide individualised services in ways that support independence, as well as, physical and emotional wellbeing.

This unit applies to workers in a range of community services contexts who provide frontline support services within the context of an established individualised plan.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare for and provide medication assistance, and complete medication documentation. It also involves supporting a client to self-administer medication.

This unit applies to community services and health workers with authority in their state or territory to assist with the administration of medication.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work positively with the carers and families of people using the service based on an understanding
of their support needs.

This unit applies to workers across a range of community services contexts.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work respectfully with people from diverse social and cultural groups and situations, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.

This unit applies to all workers.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to communicate effectively with clients, colleagues, management and other industry providers.

This unit applies to a range of health and community service contexts where workers may communicate face-to-face, in writing or using digital media and work with limited responsibility under direct or indirect supervision.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to respond to the goals and aspirations of older people and provide support services in a manner that focuses on improving health outcomes and quality of life, using a person-centred approach.

This unit applies to support workers in residential or community contexts.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to determine and respond to an individual’s physical personal support needs and to support activities of daily living.

This unit applies to workers who provide support to people according to an established individualised plan in any community services context. Work performed requires some discretion and judgement and may be carried out under regular direct or indirect supervision.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide person-centred care and support to people living with dementia. It involves following and contributing to an established individual plan.

This unit applies to workers in a residential or community context, including family homes. Work performed requires some discretion and judgement and may be carried out under regular direct or indirect supervision.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to care for people with life-threatening or life-limiting illness and/or normal ageing process within a palliative approach.

This unit applies to workers in a residential or community context. Work performed requires some discretion and judgement and is carried out under regular direct or indirect supervision.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assist clients to identify their rights, voice their needs and concerns and realise their interests, rights and needs.

This unit applies to workers of all levels in a range of health or community services settings who provide services using a human rights based approach and have direct interaction with clients.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge to provide services to an older person. It involves following and contributing to an established individual plan.

This unit applies to workers in a residential or community context, or those in personal care or support services that work with older people. Work performed requires some discretion and judgement and is carried out under regular direct or indirect supervision.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to contribute to the development, implementation and review of individualised support.

This unit applies to workers in a range of community services and service delivery contexts. Work will involve collaborating with the person requiring support and other people involved in the support network. Service needs may be complex or multiple.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work in partnership with older people and their carers to implement interventions in the context of an individualised plan to reduce risk.

This unit applies to support workers in a residential or community context. Work performed requires a range of well developed skills where some discretion and judgement is required. Workers will take responsibility for their own outputs under direct or indirect supervision.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to care for people with life-threatening or life-limiting illness and/or normal ageing process within a palliative approach.

This unit applies to workers in a residential or community context. Work performed requires some discretion and judgement and is carried out under regular direct or indirect supervision.

VOCATIONAL PLACEMENT

 

You will need to complete the minimum hours of vocational placement for CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support (minimum 120 hours)

You will be assisted in securing your vocational placement in an Approved Care Service and be mentored by a qualified experienced Care Service Supervisor.

During vocational placement you will put into action everything you have learnt throughout your course.

CAREER OUTCOMES

  • Aged Activity Worker
  • Care Service Team Leader
  • Supervisor (Aged Care)
  • Coordinator of Volunteers (Services to Older People)
  • Leisure and Therapy Assistant
  • Disability Support Worker

ASSESSMENT

“The process of collecting evidence and making judgements on whether competency has been achieved to confirm that an individual can perform to the standard expected in the workplace, as specified in a training package or a VET accredited course.” https://www.asqa.gov.au/standards-vac/definitions

Your Shafston teacher will formally assess your skills, knowledge and understanding.   Assessment is competency based, this means you will be required to show / demonstrate the required competencies for the units of competency you are studying.

In order to ensure that Shafston’s assessment is valid, reliable, flexible and fair, Shafston trainers will conduct assessment as per the assessment conditions for each unit of competency you are studying. 

There are many different types of assessment.  Multiple and varied assessments are used to ensure that learners are able to demonstrate competency.  We will ensure that the assessment is conducted in a manner that is fair, flexible, valid and reliable. 

Assessments have the following sections Activities, Questioning, Project, and Observation which span across these different tasks.   Some of the assessment tasks are ‘stand-alone’ or they may be a combination of these methods of assessment.

There may be

 • Written tasks

Written assessments include case studies, question-answer type tasks, written reports and assignments, including reflective evaluations, self-evaluations,  project work, demonstrations and class presentations.

• Examination

This includes written or spoken ‘question-answer’ type tasks in an examination. 

• Observation

Your teacher will observe your performance of tasks in real or simulated workplace environments.  This includes participation in role-plays, group discussions and demonstrations of practical skills and knowledge.  Students on vocational placement will be observed by a qualified professional.

• Vocational Placement

Vocational placement provides the opportunity to observe professionals in your vocation, gain skills specific to your vocation, engage and interact with your community, and most importantly, to apply what you have learnt in the classroom to the ‘real-world’ vocational environment.  You will be mentored and supported by an industry professional and have a valuable opportunity to learn in a structured workplace environment.  Your teacher as well as the industry professional will both observe your ability to apply the skills, knowledge and attitudes required in workplace situations and environments.

• RPL

You may already have the skills and knowledge.  For more information about Recognition of Prior Learning Student Information,  please refer to:  http://shafston.edu/forms-policies-and-procedures/

MODE OF LEARNING

Mixed / Blended

The formal learning takes place through a structured program of instruction through face to face delivery with your Shafston teacher on the Shafston campus.

You will be able to learn from your teacher and classmates as you study together through a combination of formal classroom based learning and independent study / research.

– Further support is provided at the weekly Class Tutorial Support sessions with your teacher.
– Face-to-face classroom delivery (20 hours of scheduled contact per week) and
– Placement – 120-hours (compulsory)
– This includes real world experience through vocational placement for students enrolled in Individual Care qualifications

VOCATIONAL PLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS

120 hours of vocational placement is a requirement to successfully complete the CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support.  Aged Care services require those attending their organisations in a voluntary capacity to provide documentation to confirm the suitability for them to work in this environment.  These are the National Police Check, Blue Card, Yellow Card and Immunisation records.

National Police Check (NPC)

Students can complete the application online at https://www.afp.gov.au/what-we-do/services/criminal-records/national-police-checks .  The original certificate must be sighted by the college. Details of these requirements are available at https://www.afp.gov.au/what-we-do/services/criminal-records/frequently-asked-questions.  Shafston initiates the NPC application process at orientation.

Working with children and people with a disability (Blue Card and Yellow Card)

Students must be able to undertake vocational placement throughout the program and therefore pass the relevant checks applying to each jurisdiction.  Details of these requirements are available at https://www.bluecard.qld.gov.au/.  Shafston initiates the Blue Card application and request for Yellow Card exemption process at orientation https://www.publications.qld.gov.au/dataset/blue-card-and-exemption-card-application-forms/resource/e789bc97-47e7-4432-9dc0-c1677b3f559b.

Immunisation

*After 1 May 2020 visitors, aged care staff, health workers, volunteers and anyone else entering a residential aged care facility will not be allowed to enter the facility if they have not had the 2020 flu vaccine.  Vaccination requirements are reviewed regularly to have the most up to date information on recommended vaccines https://www.health.qld.gov.au/system-governance/legislation/cho-public-health-directions-under-expanded-public-health-act-powers/aged-care/help

Students will be required to present evidence of receiving a flu shot for the current year prior to commencing vocational placement.

http://ncirs.org.au/ncirs-fact-sheets-faqs/influenza-vaccines-australians

It is strongly recommended that applicants provide evidence of the following immunisations to protect themselves and others during their vocational placement:

  • Pertussis (dTpa, provided dTpa has not been given previously), plus a booster if immunisation has not been received within the past 10 years.
  • MMR (if non-immune), and
  • Varicella (if seronegative).

In addition, it is recommended that all Aged Care workers have Hepatitis A & B Vaccination.

Students must be notified that failure to meet the above immunisation recommendations may affect their ability to find a suitable vocational placement, which may affect completion of the course.

(Students are responsible for any costs associated with meeting placement requirements.)