Certificate IV in Ageing Support

Empower individuals: Advocate for rights, support independence, and promote well-being.
Holistic care: Address physical, emotional, and social needs with diverse clients.
Specialised skills: Equip yourself for dementia, aged care, and palliative approaches.
Professional practice: Ensure ethical compliance, safety, and collaborative networks.

Core Units
CHCADV001 Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
CHCAGE001 Facilitate the empowerment of older people
CHCAGE003 Coordinate services for older people
CHCAGE004 Implement interventions with older people at risk
CHCAGE005 Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCCS006 Facilitate individual service planning and delivery
CHCCCS011 Meet personal support needs
CHCCCS023 Support independence and well being
CHCCCS025 Support relationships with carers and families
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance
CHCPAL001 Deliver care services using a palliative approach
CHCPRP001 Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems
HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care

Elective Units
CHCAGE002 Implement falls prevention strategies
CHCCCS017 Provide loss and grief support
HLTAID011 Provide first aid

At Axis Institute, a variety of assessment methods are employed to evaluate students’ competencies, and these methods can be utilised in varying combinations for different units. Students will be assessed using one or more of the following methods, which are applicable to each unit:

Knowledge Questions
Case Studies
Vocational Placement Logbook
Practical Projects
Presentations
Roleplays

Satisfactory completion of each selected method is essential for meeting the assessment requirements, as each method contributes to partial completion of the overall assessment criteria.

The CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support course includes a 120-hour vocational placement component. After completing in-class and skills lab learning, including theoretical assessment components for the scheduled units, students are required to participate in vocational placement. This setup is designed to allow students to apply the skills they learned in the classroom and skills lab, as well as develop a comprehensive knowledge base that enriches their individual skill set and prepares them for employment in aged care environments.

Required Documents for Vocational Placement:
-Valid First Aid Certificate

Community Program Coordinator, Residential Care Worker, Support Worker (Community Services), Care supervisor, Accommodation Support Worker, Personal care worker, Personal care giver, Assistant Hostel Supervisor, Personal care assistant, Residential care officer, Day Activity Worker, Care Team Leader (subject to the electives selected)

Axis Institute has a number of options to allow you to select a payment method best suitable to your financial situation. Course fees can be paid by in person, by phone, internet banking, or credit card.

Fee for Service

• Option 1 Upfront 100% Payment.
You can pay course fees in full upfront through your own pocket either through direct debit or credit card. A direct debit or direct withdrawal of funds can be arranged and scheduled from your nominated bank account. We accept payments by MasterCard or Visa.

• Options 2 Payment Plan
You can pay course fees through convenient instalments weekly, fortnightly, monthly or per every semester. Terms and conditions apply.

• Options 3 Direct Debit
A direct debit or direct withdrawal of funds can be arranged and scheduled from your nominated bank account.

• Options 4 Credit Card
We accept payments by MasterCard or Visa.