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Overview
If you are committed to the rights of elderly people, are physically fit and have patience, discretion and a high level of professionalism, then this industry needs you to take the next step in your career by gaining this nationally accredited qualification. CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support at Open Colleges can be undertaken online at your own pace, beginning at any time of the year.
Aged care workers provide care either in a client’s home, or in a residential care setting. They carry out their duties under direct or regular guidance within clearly defined care plans or organisational strategies.
Potential career outcomes
- Aged Care Carer
- Aged Care Worker
- Care Service Employee
- Care Support Worker
- Care Team Leader
Programme Structure
What do you learn in this course
You will learn how to effectively liaise with other healthcare professionals and take your career to the next level by supervising fellow workers. Other skills covered in this course include how to respond holistically to client issues, and how to provide services to elderly people with complex needs.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 18 months
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
More details
You can enroll in the majority of our courses, and start studying, anytime you like. There's no need to wait for a certain date or a new semester to start.
Language
English
Delivered
Online
- Self-paced
- No Attendance
- Continuous support with feedback on request
- No interaction at all
Disciplines
Gerontology View 3 other Short Courses in Gerontology in AustraliaAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
There are no mandated education entry requirements for this qualification as per the CHC Community Services Training Package.
To successfully complete this course, it is recommended that students
- Be over 18 years of age
- Have language, literacy and numeracy skills that ensures the ability to read and comprehend technical terms and communicate effectively through email. These skills are equivalent to those that would be required to successfully complete year 12
- Have access to a modern computer with high speed internet
- Have access to a device with audio/video playback capabilities.
- Have basic computing skills, including the ability to make a short video.
Technological requirements
Learners need access to a digital camera, and related software, for taking photos for tasks, projects and documenting assessment requirements.
Tuition Fee
Funding
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