CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support

CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support

National Training Register – CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support

• To complete the CHC43015 – Certificate IV in Ageing Support, candidates must accomplish eighteen (18) UNITS comprising:
  15 core units
• 3 elective units, consisting of:

• • At least 2 units from the electives listed in the qualification specification in www.training.gov.au/Training/Details/CHC43015 
  • Up to 1 unit from the electives listed in www.training.gov.au/Training/Details/CHC43015, any endorsed Training Package or accredited course – these units must be relevant to the work outcome.

All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.

The latest release of the qualification and packaging rules can be found at the following link: https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/CHC43015

Pre-requisite: There is no pre-requisite or entry requirement set for the Certificate IV in Ageing Support. However, international students desiring to get admitted to Imperial Institute of Sydney need to meet the following entry requirements: Age, Education and English Language Proficiency: International students must: · Be at least 18 years of age and have completed Year 12 or equivalent. · Participate in a course entry interview to determine suitability for the course and

student needs. · Have an IELTS* score of 6.0 (test results must be no more than 2 years old). English language competence can also be demonstrated through documented evidence of any of the following: o Educated for 5 years in an English-speaking country; or o Completed at least 6 months of a Certificate IV level course in an Australian RTO; or o Successful completion of an English Placement Test *Note that other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL can be accepted. Students are required to provide their results so that it can be confirmed that they are equivalent to IELTS 6.0. Pre-training Review (PTR): All international learners will be required to undertake pre-training review which aims to identify their training needs through questions on previous education or training, relevance of the courses to learner, relevant experience and interview conducted by Institute’s enrolment officer using IIS pre-enrolment kit and enrolment interview. Interview also aims to identify suitability of the course, any support needs and possible RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) opportunities. Through pre-training review learner will demonstrate that they have necessary skills to successfully complete the course. Language, Literacy and Numeracy Test (LLN) Candidate undertaking this course must possess sound Numeracy skills since it requires them to do calculations, read anaphylaxis plans, medication labels and to access and interpret the National Quality Framework and the National Quality Standards. All learners are required to undertake a language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) test (LLN robot test is used) mapped at ACSF level 4 conducted by institute. If learners do not meet English and LLN requirements, they will be asked to take further Language, literacy and numeracy training and English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS) programs with another institute (as IIS does NOT offer ELICOS) at their own expense before they enrol into this course. Academic Requirements: To enter this qualification, applicants should have successfully completed year 12 or secondary studies, equivalent to Australian senior secondary school examination, in their home country.

Computer Literacy: All learners enrolling into IIS’s courses must have basic computer literacy. They are required to demonstrate their computer literacy during pre-training review. Those learners who do not possess basic computing skills will be referred to taking basic computer training, e.g., International Computer Driving Licence (ICDL), before enrolment. Please note that a fee is charged for ICDL (Please refer to https://icdl.org/ for more details). Access to Materials and Equipment: IIS will provide access to computers/laptops with access to internet during classroom hours. However, to work on assignments and tasks for self-study, all learners are expected to have access to a laptop or a computer with Windows 7 or later operating system. Students must also have an active email address and be contactable by a mobile phone or a landline and by post (which requires an active mailing address) for communications. All learners are expected to have access to MS Office applications such as Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel. Physical Abilities Learners are expected to have adequate physical fitness as they require manual handling, e.g., handling vulnerable people, etc. while undergoing training.

Target groups for the CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support are international students who are: 

• Seeking to pursue a career in ageing support
• Seeking to enter a new industry sector
• Seeking a pathway to higher-level qualifications.

Characteristics of the target group are as follows:

Students will usually be new entrants. However, credit and/or RPL can be provided for those with existing skills and knowledge, allowing such students to complete the course in a shorter timeframe.

Students will be from a range of countries and may be living in Australia for the first time or may have been here in the recent or more distant past.

Many will speak English as a second language, although an entry-level has been set to ensure students are able to complete course work.

Typically, persons entering this qualification will not have any work or study experience. Students are expected to typically fall into the age range of 18 – 35 as people still establishing or changing careers.

A blended delivery mode (Face-to-face delivery and Supervised Online Activities) has been adopted for this course. Practical placement will be undertaken at any regulated Aged Care facility.

The theory component of the course will be delivered at any of the approved CRICOS sites:

a. Parramatta (Main): Suite 302, Level 3, 20 Macquarie Street Parramatta NSW 2150;

b. Sydney CBD: Level 1, 175 Liverpool St, Sydney NSW 2000;

c. Wollongong: Level 3, 325 Crown St, Wollongong NSW 2500; and/or,

d. Cairns: 2 Orchid Plaza, 58 Lake St, Cairns City, QLD 4870

Practical placement is conducted at approved in any regulated Aged Care facility where Imperial Institute of Sydney will have signed memorandum of understating.

A full list of approved practical placement facilities is held with the CEO.

This qualification will be delivered over 52 weeks, including 44 weeks of training and assessment spread over 4 terms of 11 weeks each and 8 weeks of holidays.

AUD 24,000

Pre-requisite: There is no pre-requisite or entry requirement set for the Certificate IV in Ageing Support. However, international students desiring to get admitted to Imperial Institute of Sydney need to meet the following entry requirements:

Age, Education and English Language Proficiency: International students must:

• Be at least 18 years of age and have completed Year 12 or equivalent.
• Participate in a course entry interview to determine suitability for the course and student needs.
• Have an IELTS* score of 6.0 (test results must be no more than 2 years old). English language competence can also be demonstrated through documented evidence of any of the following:
  • Educated for 5 years in an English-speaking country; or
  • Completed at least 6 months of a Certificate IV level course in an Australian RTO; or
  • Successful completion of an English Placement Test

*Note that other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL can be accepted. Students are required to provide their results so that it can be confirmed that they are equivalent to IELTS 6.0.

Pre-training Review (PTR): All international learners will be required to undertake pre-training review which aims to identify their training needs through questions on previous education or training, relevance of the courses to learner, relevant experience and interview conducted by Institute’s enrolment officer using IIS pre-enrolment kit and enrolment interview. Interview also aims to identify suitability of the course, any support needs and possible RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) opportunities.

Through pre-training review learner will demonstrate that they have necessary skills to successfully complete the course.

Language, Literacy and Numeracy Test (LLN) Candidate undertaking this course must possess sound Numeracy skills since it requires them to do calculations, read anaphylaxis plans, medication labels and to access and interpret the National Quality Framework and the National Quality Standards.

All learners are required to undertake a language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) test (LLN robot test is used) mapped at ACSF level 4 conducted by institute.

If learners do not meet English and LLN requirements, they will be asked to take further Language, literacy and numeracy training and English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS) programs with another institute (as IIS does NOT offer ELICOS) at their own expense before they enrol into this course.

Academic Requirements: To enter this qualification, applicants should have successfully completed year 12 or secondary studies, equivalent to Australian senior secondary school examination, in their home country.

Computer Literacy: All learners enrolling into IIS’s courses must have basic computer literacy. They are required to demonstrate their computer literacy during pre-training review. Those learners who do not possess basic computing skills will be referred to taking basic computer training, e.g., International Computer Driving Licence (ICDL), before enrolment. Please note that a fee is charged for ICDL (Please refer to https://icdl.org/ for more details).

Access to Materials and Equipment: IIS will provide access to computers/laptops with access to internet during classroom hours. However, to work on assignments and tasks for self-study, all learners are expected to have access to a laptop or a computer with Windows 7 or later operating system. Students must also have an active email address and be contactable by a mobile phone or a landline and by post (which requires an active mailing address) for communications. All learners are expected to have access to MS Office applications such as Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel. Physical Abilities Learners are expected to have adequate physical fitness as they require manual handling, e.g., handling vulnerable people, etc. while undergoing training.