How long does the Certificate IV in Ageing Support take?

12 months, full-time or part-time, or sooner.

What are the entry requirements?

Nationally there is no prerequisite, so you do not need a Certificate III to enrol. You will need a Working With Vulnerable People Check (incl. national police check) and to be working or volunteering in an aged care role for workplace assessment. In Queensland, you must already hold CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support.

How many work placement hours are required?

At least 120 hours of supervised work placement.

What roles can it lead to?

Senior Personal Care Worker, Care Team Leader or Supervisor, Care Coordinator, and dementia and palliative support roles.

How much does it cost, and is funding available?

It is delivered as an employer-sponsored traineeship, and paid traineeship pathways may be available. Enquire to check your eligibility.

CHC43015

Certificate IV in
Ageing Support

The next step after your Certificate III in Individual Support – advance into senior care, supervision and specialised support roles.

CHC43015 · Nationally Recognised Training

Course overview

CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support is the nationally recognised qualification for experienced aged care workers stepping up into senior, specialised and team-leadership roles. It builds advanced person-centred care, support for people living with dementia, a palliative approach, and the skills to coordinate services and respond to older people at risk. Skilled Care delivers it on the job, over around 12 months or sooner, as an employer-sponsored pathway.

At a glance

Course at a glance

12 months

Full-time/part-time, or sooner

18 units

15 core + 3 elective

120 hours

Supervised work placement

On the job

Trained in real employment

How it's delivered

Delivered on the job over around 12 months (or sooner) as an employer-sponsored traineeship – structured training combined with supervised workplace practice (at least 120 hours). Paid traineeship pathways may be available; ask us about eligibility.

Units within this course

Core subjects

HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
CHCCCS023 Support independence and wellbeing
HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems
CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance
CHCPRP001 Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
CHCPAL001 Deliver care services using a palliative approach
CHCCCS025 Support relationships with carers and families
CHCAGE001 Facilitate the empowerment of older people
CHCCCS011 Meet personal support needs
CHCAGE005 Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCADV001 Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
CHCAGE003 Coordinate services for older people
CHCCCS006 Facilitate individual service planning and delivery
CHCAGE004 Implement interventions with older people at risk

Elective options

HLTHPS007 Administer and monitor medications
HLTHPS006 Assist clients with medication
CHCCCS001 Address the needs of people with chronic disease

What you’ll learn

Skills for advanced care

Empower and advocate for older people
Support people living with dementia
Deliver care using a palliative approach
Coordinate services and care planning
Respond to older people at risk
Lead and mentor care teams
Work within legal and ethical frameworks
Support independence, wellbeing and safety

Before you start

Entry requirements

Where it can lead

Career outcomes

Interested in the Certificate IV?

Register your interest and we’ll share full details and start dates as soon as they’re confirmed – or call 1300 53 50 20.

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