CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support
Take Your Career to the Next Level with this Specialised Qualification in Aged Services!
This nationally recognised qualification is designed for dedicated support professionals ready to excel in aged care services across residential, home, or community-based settings. You’ll gain the skills to provide personalised care, taking charge of planning, facilitating, and reviewing individualised services to ensure quality outcomes for the people you support.
Step into a role where your expertise matters. Develop leadership capabilities as you take responsibility for your own work and, in some cases, guide others to deliver exceptional service within organisational guidelines. Whether you’re looking to enhance your career or make a greater impact in the lives of those you support, this course will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to lead the way in aged care services.
This qualification requires the completion of a minimum of 120 hours of work, in a direct support role, in an aged care, home and community, disability or community service organisation.
Enrol today and become a trusted professional in the growing aged care sector!
| COURSE DURATION | DELIVERY MODES | 💻 LEARNING PORTAL |
| 18 – 24 Months (Part-Time) | Face to Face (Classroom), Blended, Online (Self-Paced-Distance) | All learning resources and assessments are assessable via our eLearning portal |
This qualification provides pathways to work in residential or community-based organisation as an Aged Care Worker, Residential Care Worker, Personal Care Assistant, Care Services Team Leader, Care Supervisor etc.
To gain course entry you must;
- Be over 18 years of age
- Have a Unique Student Identifier (USI)
- Have the Language, Literacy, and Numeracy (LLN) skills at a minimum of an ACSF Level 3, sufficient to allow you to complete and maintain documentation, interpret documents, interpret health terminology and communicate effectively with clients, families and colleagues
- Be employed in an Aged Care, Home and Community Care or Disability Service Organisation in a role that involves direct client support e.g., Assistant in Nursing, Care Worker, Community Care Worker, Disability Support Worker, and have the support of the workplace supervisor or employer to participate in this training.
- Have access to a computer/laptop/iPad/Tablet with reliable internet and email access, and a camera and microphone to interact in the virtual classroom environment.
- Have the Digital Literacy Skills required to complete assessment work online.
This course is designed for individuals already working in residential, home, or community-based care settings. It includes a total of (18) units: (15) core units and (3) elective units.
Delivery Modes
The course is delivered in the following modes:
| CLASSROOM | BLENDED | ONLINE (SELF-PACED) |
| Attend fortnightly, day-time interactive trainer led workshops, in-person at our Warabrook NSW Training Campus | Attend fortnightly, day-time interactive trainer led workshops, primarily online in the virtual classroom, but with a few in-person classroom workshops for units requiring practical experience or specialised equipment. | Study whenever it suits you. You don’t need to attend classes or stick to a set schedule, so you can learn at your own pace. You’ll also get support through email and phone contact from your trainer. |
Units Delivered
Core Units (15)
- 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
- CHCCCS006 Facilitate individual service planning and delivery
- CHCCCS011 Meet personal support needs
- CHCCCS023 Support independence and wellbeing
- 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 (3)
The following elective units are set for our pre-scheduled programs
- CHCCOM002 Use communication to build relationships
- CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues
- HLTHPS006 Assist clients with medication * (Conditions Apply)
OR - CHCCCS001 Address the needs of people with chronic disease
Additional elective options are available in our course brochure. Students undertaking a Traineeship may complete different electives which meet the needs of the workplace. This is decided on a case by case basis with agreement from the employer.
Student Portal
On enrolment you will receive access to your Student Portal. This is where you where you will access all of your course information, learning and assessment materials, links to any online virtual classroom workshops and complete and submit your assessments. If you are attending workshops in-person, please bring your own laptop or tablet to class so you can access course materials and participate in activities.
Assessment Strategies
Each unit will comprise of a number of assessment tasks which may include short knowledge tests, projects, case studies, research, written reports and participating in practical activities such as classroom and workplace observations, roleplays and presentations.
It is expected that you will need additional time outside of class to complete your assessments. Approx. (4) hours per week to complete self-directed learning activities and assessments.
Workplace Observations and Projects
As part of this course, you will be required to complete projects and practical observations in the workplace. You must also log your (120) hours on the provided timesheet and demonstrate how these hours align with specific units of competency.
The price for this qualification will vary and is based upon specific eligibility requirements for government subsidies available at the time of your enrolment. We will determine your eligibility for any subsidies available as part of our enrolment application pre-training review process. You will be issued with a quote detailing your exact course fee before your enrolment is finalised.
| Full Course Cost | New Entrant Traineeship (NSW Only) | NSW Smart and Skilled (NSW Only) |
|---|---|---|
| $8,000 | $0 | $240 – $2,320 * Eligibility Criteria Apply |
Payment Plans are available
There are 3 steps involved in the enrolment process.
- The completion of an Online Enrolment Application
- A Pre-Training Interview with one of our Customer Relationships Officers
- The completion of an online Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) Assessment.
The purpose of this process is to ensure that this course is both appropriate, and the most suitable course option for you, to determine if there is any additional support required to assist you with your training and to verify your eligibility for Government subsidies that may be available to you.
Please note the LLN assessment will be sent in a separate link and is not suitable for completion on mobile phones. You should allow (30) minutes to (1) hour to complete the LLN Assessment.
We are unable to enrol International students at this time.
The courses we have scheduled are listed below. Online Self-Paced (Distance) enrolments can commence any time of the year. You can apply by clicking ‘Enquire’.
Please note: You will not be charged any fees until we have been able to assess your eligibility for funding. A $0 amount will be shown in the online application. The Customer Relationships Officer will provide you with a quote for your course fee as part of the Pre-Training Review process. On acceptance of the quote, a deposit will be required to finalise your enrolment.
Upcoming Courses
| Course Start Date | Course End Date | Location | ||
| 21/01/2025 | 30/06/2026 | Blended Delivery | ||
| 16/04/2025 | 07/10/2026 | Essential Skills Training and Recruitment | ||
| 07/07/2025 | 18/01/2026 | Blended Delivery | ||
| 13/10/2025 | 18/04/2027 | Essential Skills Training and Recruitment |
On completion of this qualification, you may like to further your education and job prospects by completing any of the following qualifications;
- BSB40520 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management
- CHC52021 Diploma of Community Services
- HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing
- Bachelor of Nursing
Please note that Essential Skills Training and Recruitment does not offer all qualifications listed above.
Do you need to brush up on your complex care knowledge? Essential Skills has a range of online topics that have been developed in line with the NDIS skill descriptors and aged care standards.