Certificate IV in Ageing Support

2019

4 February, 29 April, 22 July, 14 October

2020

3 February, 28 April, 20 July, 12 October

• Australian/Domestic Student Fees
• International Student Fees
• Government funded/Subsidised Student Fees

The nominal hours for this qualification are 830 hours. In order to schedule the students to partake both face to face training and workplace training, the duration of this full time course will be delivered over a 26 week period (one semesters) with a combination of face-to-face classroom training and learning, case studies with simulated work environment for projects/portfolios and workplace training.

In addition to the face to face classroom teaching, students are required to complete a total of 160 hours of workplace training in 2 blocks with a total of 160 hours.

Workers in this occupational group work primarily in client homes and other community settings within defined organisational guidelines and service plans.

These workers :

• Carry out activities related to maintaining an individual well being through personal care and/or other activities of living.
•  May provide services to individuals with complex needs, and/or work with groups of older people. Work may include training and support to promote independence and community participation, which may be provided as part of activities and programs in a variety of home and community care settings
• Report to service managers and liaise with professionals and other service providers
• May be required to supervise and/pr coordinate a limited number of other workers.

Workers at this level are required to have an understanding of Indigenous culture and history, clients and co-workers from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and to work with local communities in the provision of services.

International Students: 1 semesters (26 weeks) including semester/holiday break and 8 weeks or 160 hours of workplace training in aged care facilities or community care facilities

Domestic Students: 14 weeks followed by 160 hours of workplace training in aged care or community care facilities

Work based training is a compulsory component of this course for all students. Students are required to work in community care for 4 weeks or a total of 160 hours for Domestic students before graduation. There is no guarantee of employment or salary payment during work experience.

• Completion of Year 11 or above AND completion of Certificate III in Aged Care or Individual Support or equivalent
• International students must demonstrate English Language Proficiency at upper immediate level or IELTS 5.5 (Academic)
• Study skills assessment for basic Language, Literacy and Numeracy

To gain entry into CHC40212 Certificate IV in Home and Community Care a candidate must be recognised as competent, through a recognised training program or recognition process, against the following core units from CHC30312 Certificate III in Home and Community Care (or equivalent):

• CHCAC318B Work effectively with older people
• CHCDIS301C Work effectively with people with a disability
• CHCICS304B Work effectively with carers

Each day of delivery follows the same structure. The first 2 hours involves trainer lead but student focussed explanation, demonstrations, presentations, questions and answers, student practice. The second 2 hours involves the trainer and student undertaking their assessment tasks on premises (as a learning tool) utilising the specialised training facilities under the required supervision of the trainer.

Assessment is based on the principles of competency based training. Performance of learners is assessed on their ability to perform the task(s) to industry standards. In order to ensure the principles of validity are upheld are variety of learning styles and a range of assessment strategies are used.

Assessment for each unit of competence will be through a combination of classroom based and work placement tasks. Classroom based assessment includes but is not limited to:

• Classroom exercises
• Assignments
• Practical demonstrations
• Group Activities
• Projects
• Verbal and/or written questions
• Field visits

Workplace learning and assessment will be carried out in aged care facilities by workplace supervisor and assessed by APSI workplace assessor in accordance with log books.

Australian Professional Skills Institute will provide a uniform to all Aged Care and Ageing Support students while they undertake the theory classes and workplace training.

All Aged Care and Home and Community Care students are required to wear non-slip covered flat shoes and black trousers while undertaking practical training in a simulated environment and in the workplace.

APS Institute gives students credits or recognition for skills and knowledge they already possess. An RPL application form can be obtained from APS Institute.

This program is nationally recognised under the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) at Certificate level. As a registered training organisation, qualifications issued by APS Institute are nationally recognised.

Upon completion of Diploma of Community Services, students can continue to study Bachelor of  Science (Nursing) with Edith Cowan University. Credits may be granted by the University for students who have prior recognised qualification in Nursing. Please check with the Institute for further details.

This qualification prepares a person to select, adapt and transfer skills to a new environment and to provide technical advice and some leadership in resolution of specific problems. This would be applied across a range of roles in a variety of contexts with some complexity in the extent and choice of options available.

(Source: AQF Implementation Handbook 2007)

Face to Face classroom learning – Wellington Fair, 40 Lord Street, East Perth, WA 6004, Australia Workplace training – at the workplace as approved by Australian Professional Skills Institute workplace assessor.

A National Police Clearance is compulsory for all students who undertake industry placement or work experience. A National Police Clearance can be acquired from any Post Office for a small  fee.  Please allow 3 weeks for delivery.  Students cannot attend work experience without this.