Certificate IV in Ageing Support
Ageing Support course details
Course description and aims
This qualification reflects the role of support workers who complete specialised tasks and functions in aged services; either in residential, home or community based environments. Workers will take responsibility for their own outputs within defined organisation guidelines and maintain quality service delivery through the development, facilitation and review of individualised service planning and delivery.
Workers may be required to demonstrate leadership and have limited responsibility for the organisation and the quantity and quality of outputs of others within limited parameters.
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 120 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
ENROLLING IN FIRST AID UNITS OF COMPETENCY
If you are seeking to enrol in a First Aid unit of competency you are advised that to complete the unit you must be able to perform basic life support skills, for example control bleeding and perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). If you have a disability that would prevent you from performing required basic life support skills you are advised that you will not be able to achieve the unit of competency.
Other Requirements
WORK PLACEMENTS
Many TAFE courses have a compulsory work placement component to assist you to apply your learning in a practical environment and you may be required to comply with some (or all) of the following.
1. NSW HEALTH
Before you commence any clinical placements in NSW Health facilities, you will be required to
• Meet NSW Health’s - Criminal Record Check requirements;
• Sign the NSW Health Code of Conduct form and any other forms, as required by NSW Health;
• Undertake Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Infectious Diseases and provide your Health Care Worker/Student Vaccination Record Card.
For specific information regarding NSW HealthÂ’s requirements, and access to the required forms, it is recommended that you visit their FAQs for students at:
http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/careers/student_clearance/pages/default.aspx
2. AGED CARE WORK - Before you undertake any clinical placements in Aged Care Facilities you will be required to undertake a Federal Criminal Record Check. Visit: http://www.afp.gov.au/what-we-do/police-checks/national-police-checks.aspx
3. COMMUNITY AND CHILDRENÂ’S SERVICES
Anyone in child-related work (including student placements and volunteers) MUST have a current Working with Children Check (students/volunteers free) in line with the Office of ChildrenÂ’s Guardian phase-in schedule and processes. Visit: http://www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/Working-with-children/working-with-children-check
4. STUDENT READINESS FOR WORK PLACEMENT Generally work placements will only occur after there has been a reasonable amount of student/teacher contact and when the teacher is satisfied that you are ready to benefit from workplace learning and perform workplace duties. Your teacher can provide further information.
STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES - For more information visit: https://www.tafensw.edu.au/courses/rights-and-responsibilities/index.htm
Course outcomes and careers
Articulation
Credit for Prior Learning
If you already have skills and knowledge that are relevant to your course, you may be able to apply for credit through articulation, credit transfer or recognition of prior learning. To find out more about applying for credit follow this link
https://www.tafensw.edu.au/courses/get-started-at-tafe-nsw/recognition-of-prior-learning
This web page also provides information on how to use your existing TAFE NSW qualifications to undertake a higher level qualification at TAFE NSW (e.g. Cert II to Cert III, Cert III to Cert IV, Cert IV to Diploma, etc.)
TAFE to University Many TAFE NSW courses offer you the opportunity to gain both vocational and university qualifications. To find out more about the pathways to higher education please follow this link
https://www.tafensw.edu.au/courses/study-options/tafe-to-university
Enrol at any location
INFORMATION SESSION
Attend the following information session to meet with the teaching staff, discuss the course and get more information about enrolment and next steps.
An important next step is to attend the information/enrolment session on Wednesday 20 December 2017 or Wednesday 17 January 2018, between 2:00pm to 5:00pm at Randwick College, Cnr Darley Road and King Streets, Building A, Level 4, Room A4.21.
You will need to attend approximately 6 hours of class per week. An indication of how your weekly timetable may look is: Wednesday, 9:00am to 4:00pm. There will be 120 hours of mandatory shiftwork aged care placement.
To apply for this course you must meet the Smart and Skilled eligibility criteria: http://www.sydneytafe.edu.au/courses/smart-skilled
GET YOUR UNIQUE STUDENT IDENTIFIER (USI)
Before you enrol you must have a Unique Student Identifier (USI). Visit http://www.usi.gov.au/students/create-your-usi to request a USI. Remember to add Sydney TAFE to your account via the Manage Permissions page (code: 90003, name: TAFE NSW - Sydney Institute).
Find out more about applying and enrolling: http://www.sydneytafe.edu.au/courses/applying-and-enrolling
SMART AND SKILLED FEES
This course is government-subsidised, meaning you pay a portion of the full course fee to Sydney TAFE and the government will pay the balance. However, you must meet certain eligibility criteria for this to apply.
The fee category that will apply to you depends on your eligibility and your individual circumstances. Your fee and eligibility for concession/exemption will be calculated and confirmed during the enrolment process.
For further information about eligibility and explanations of the different fee categories, visit http://www.sydneytafe.edu.au/courses/smart-skilled.
PAYMENT OPTIONS AND ASSISTANCE
Instalment payment options are available for this course. For more information, see http://www.sydneytafe.edu.au/courses/fees-and-charges
Find out more about financial assistance http://www.sydneytafe.edu.au/courses/financial-assistance
RECOGNITION
Recognition is a process of acknowledging previously completed qualifications, skills, knowledge or experience relevant to your course. This may reduce the amount of learning required, reduce your course fees and allow you to achieve your qualification faster.
Find out more about recognition: http://www.sydneytafe.edu.au/courses/recognition
This course is offered to applicants who have an existing qualification Cert III in Individual Support/ Aged Care.
Subjects
Number | Subject name | Nominal hours |
---|---|---|
HLTHPS006 | Assist clients with medication | 80 |
CHCAGE003 | Coordinate services for older people | 80 |
CHCPAL001 | Deliver care services using a palliative approach | 60 |
CHCPRP001 | Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships | 80 |
CHCCCS006 | Facilitate individual service planning and delivery | 120 |
CHCAGE001 | Facilitate the empowerment of older people | 50 |
CHCADV001 | Facilitate the interests and rights of clients | 100 |
HLTWHS002 | Follow safe work practices for direct client care | 25 |
CHCAGE004 | Implement interventions with older people at risk | 80 |
BSBLDR402 | Lead effective workplace relationships | 50 |
CHCLEG003 | Manage legal and ethical compliance | 80 |
CHCCCS011 | Meet personal support needs | 60 |
HLTAID003 | Provide first aid | 18 |
CHCAGE005 | Provide support to people living with dementia | 65 |
HLTAAP001 | Recognise healthy body systems | 70 |
CHCCCS023 | Support independence and wellbeing | 80 |
CHCCCS025 | Support relationships with carers and families | 70 |
CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people | 40 |
INFORMATION SESSION
Attend the following information session to meet with the teaching staff, discuss the course and get more information about enrolment and next steps.
Wednesday 13 December 2017 or Wednesday 31 January 2018 at 5:00pm at St George Campus, 19 Montgomery Street, Kogarah, Building M, Level 2, Room M2.10.
You will need to attend approximately 21 hours of class a week. An indication of how your weekly timetable may look is: 3 Days per week 9:00am to 4:30pm.
To apply for this course you must meet the Smart and Skilled eligibility criteria: http://www.sydneytafe.edu.au/courses/smart-skilled
GET YOUR UNIQUE STUDENT IDENTIFIER (USI)
Before you enrol you must have a Unique Student Identifier (USI). Visit http://www.usi.gov.au/students/create-your-usi to request a USI. Remember to add Sydney TAFE to your account via the Manage Permissions page (code: 90003, name: TAFE NSW - Sydney Institute).
Find out more about applying and enrolling: http://www.sydneytafe.edu.au/courses/applying-and-enrolling
SMART AND SKILLED FEES
This course is government-subsidised, meaning you pay a portion of the full course fee to Sydney TAFE and the government will pay the balance. However, you must meet certain eligibility criteria for this to apply.
The fee category that will apply to you depends on your eligibility and your individual circumstances. Your fee and eligibility for concession/exemption will be calculated and confirmed during the enrolment process.
For further information about eligibility and explanations of the different fee categories, visit http://www.sydneytafe.edu.au/courses/smart-skilled.
PAYMENT OPTIONS AND ASSISTANCE
Instalment payment options are available for this course. For more information, see http://www.sydneytafe.edu.au/courses/fees-and-charges
Find out more about financial assistance http://www.sydneytafe.edu.au/courses/financial-assistance
RECOGNITION
Recognition is a process of acknowledging previously completed qualifications, skills, knowledge or experience relevant to your course. This may reduce the amount of learning required, reduce your course fees and allow you to achieve your qualification faster.
Find out more about recognition: http://www.sydneytafe.edu.au/courses/recognition
Subjects
Number | Subject name | Nominal hours |
---|---|---|
HLTHPS006 | Assist clients with medication | 80 |
CHCAGE003 | Coordinate services for older people | 80 |
CHCPAL001 | Deliver care services using a palliative approach | 60 |
CHCPRP001 | Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships | 80 |
CHCCCS006 | Facilitate individual service planning and delivery | 120 |
CHCAGE001 | Facilitate the empowerment of older people | 50 |
CHCADV001 | Facilitate the interests and rights of clients | 100 |
HLTWHS002 | Follow safe work practices for direct client care | 25 |
CHCAGE004 | Implement interventions with older people at risk | 80 |
CHCLEG003 | Manage legal and ethical compliance | 80 |
CHCCCS011 | Meet personal support needs | 60 |
HLTAID003 | Provide first aid | 18 |
CHCAGE005 | Provide support to people living with dementia | 65 |
HLTAAP001 | Recognise healthy body systems | 70 |
BSBMGT401 | Show leadership in the workplace | 50 |
CHCCCS023 | Support independence and wellbeing | 80 |
CHCCCS025 | Support relationships with carers and families | 70 |
CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people | 40 |
INFORMATION SESSION
Attend the following information and assessment session to meet with the teaching staff, discuss the course and get more information about enrolment and next steps.
Tuesday, 5 December 2017 at 12:00pm at Ultimo College, Main Campus, 651-731 Harris Street, Nursing Section, Building D, Level 6, Room room D6:32.
You will need to attend approximately 20 hours of class over 3 days per week. An indication of how your weekly timetable may look is: Tuesday, Thursday and alternate Friday, 9:00am to 4:30pm.
To apply for this course you must meet the Smart and Skilled eligibility criteria: http://www.sydneytafe.edu.au/courses/smart-skilled
GET YOUR UNIQUE STUDENT IDENTIFIER (USI)
Before you enrol you must have a Unique Student Identifier (USI). Visit http://www.usi.gov.au/students/create-your-usi to request a USI. Remember to add Sydney TAFE to your account via the Manage Permissions page (code: 90003, name: TAFE NSW - Sydney Institute).
Find out more about applying and enrolling: http://www.sydneytafe.edu.au/courses/applying-and-enrolling
SMART AND SKILLED FEES
This course is government-subsidised, meaning you pay a portion of the full course fee to Sydney TAFE and the government will pay the balance. However, you must meet certain eligibility criteria for this to apply.
The fee category that will apply to you depends on your eligibility and your individual circumstances. Your fee and eligibility for concession/exemption will be calculated and confirmed during the enrolment process.
For further information about eligibility and explanations of the different fee categories, visit http://www.sydneytafe.edu.au/courses/smart-skilled.
PAYMENT OPTIONS AND ASSISTANCE
Instalment payment options are available for this course. For more information, see http://www.sydneytafe.edu.au/courses/fees-and-charges
Find out more about financial assistance http://www.sydneytafe.edu.au/courses/financial-assistance
RECOGNITION
Recognition is a process of acknowledging previously completed qualifications, skills, knowledge or experience relevant to your course. This may reduce the amount of learning required, reduce your course fees and allow you to achieve your qualification faster.
Find out more about recognition: http://www.sydneytafe.edu.au/courses/recognition
Adititional Attendance Information
There will be a mandatory 3 week clinical placement where you will need to attend Monday to Friday.
Subjects
Number | Subject name | Nominal hours |
---|---|---|
HLTHPS006 | Assist clients with medication | 80 |
CHCAGE003 | Coordinate services for older people | 80 |
CHCPAL001 | Deliver care services using a palliative approach | 60 |
CHCPRP001 | Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships | 80 |
CHCCCS006 | Facilitate individual service planning and delivery | 120 |
CHCAGE001 | Facilitate the empowerment of older people | 50 |
CHCADV001 | Facilitate the interests and rights of clients | 100 |
HLTWHS002 | Follow safe work practices for direct client care | 25 |
CHCAGE004 | Implement interventions with older people at risk | 80 |
CHCLEG003 | Manage legal and ethical compliance | 80 |
CHCCCS011 | Meet personal support needs | 60 |
HLTAID003 | Provide first aid | 18 |
CHCAGE005 | Provide support to people living with dementia | 65 |
HLTAAP001 | Recognise healthy body systems | 70 |
BSBMGT401 | Show leadership in the workplace | 50 |
CHCCCS023 | Support independence and wellbeing | 80 |
CHCCCS025 | Support relationships with carers and families | 70 |
CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people | 40 |
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