With an increased number of Australians ageing, aged care workers with skills are needed. Advanced Education and Training’s (AET) nationally accredited CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support prepares you to supply older individuals with dignified, person-centred care. With theory and workplace training, you can establish a career as an aged care worker.
Why AET for Your Aged Care Courses
AET’s CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support is tailored to address the changing demands of the aged care sector. With various flexible delivery methods—including classroom instruction, workplace training, distance learning, and virtual/blended formats—you can select the learning approach that best fits your lifestyle. The course lasts about 52 weeks and is offered in multiple locations throughout Queensland.
Core Practical Skills You’ll Develop
1. Person-Centred Care
Understand planning services and creating person-centred care plans to meet the tastes and preferences of older clients. Modules such as CHCAGE003 (Coordinate services for older people) and CHCCCS006 (Facilitate individual service planning and delivery) emphasise person-centred care to provide each individual with the best out of life.
2. Dementia and Palliative Care Support
Gain professional competencies to provide dementia and palliative care to clients. With these types of courses, such as CHCAGE005 (Provide support to people living with dementia) and CHCPAL001 (Deliver care services using a palliative approach), you will be trained in the skills of addressing complex needs professionally and compassionately.
3. Adherence to the Law and Ethics
Develop knowledge of legal and ethical conduct that oversees aged care services. CHCLEG003 (Manage legal and ethical compliance) develops your knowledge of maintaining standards and clients’ rights.
4. Health and Safety Practice
Develop skills in developing a healthy workplace environment for the staff and clients. HLTWHS002 (Follow safe work practices for direct client care) focuses on generic health and safety practices.
5. Communication and Relationship Building
Develop your skills to form effective working relationships with client families and other health professionals. Modules like CHCCCS025 (Work with carers and families in relationships) and CHCDIV001 (Work with diverse individuals) emphasise communication and respecting culture.
Real-World Experience: Work Placement
One of the key CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support requirements is the compulsory 120 hours work placement. Work placement offers you a chance to put into practice what you have learned under actual working conditions, either within a residential aged care facility or within community care. Not only does it develop your skills in practice, but it also boosts your confidence and employability.
Career Opportunities Post-Qualification
After completing the course, you would be eligible for a variety of roles in the aged care industry, including:
- Accommodation Support Worker
- Assistant Hostel Supervisor
- Care Supervisor
- Care Team Leader
- Day Activity Worker
All of these careers provide the potential to make a significant difference in the lives of older people, providing care that has demonstrable outcomes on their well-being.
Skills Generation
Entry Requirements and Support
Although there is no course entry, prospective students are required to complete a Language, Literacy, and Numeracy (LLN) test and Pre-Training Review so that it can be established whether they are suitable and what assistance will be needed. A National Police Check is also necessary before work placement.
Skills Generation
Take the Next Step in Your Aged Care Career
Starting the CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support with AET is not just taking up a course- aside from transforming the life of an older Australian, it’s an investment in your own. With proper guidance and theoretical and practical knowledge, you will be able to help them and gain the skills that meet the market standards.
Discover more by visiting AET’s course page and enrolling today.