Your path to aged care
Is this course right for you? Make a real difference in the lives of older people.
With a Certificate IV in Ageing Support, you’ll gain the skills to plan and deliver personalised care that supports independence, wellbeing and joy. You’ll learn how to create meaningful activities that encourage social connection, mental agility and physical health, from gentle exercise and creative programs to social outings and community events.
Whether in residential care or supporting people in their homes, you’ll play a vital role in helping older Australians live with dignity, confidence and purpose.
What the work involves:
- providing day-to-day support in line with care plans in home and facility settings
- planning and facilitating activities that promote social connection, mental wellbeing and physical health
- coordinating safe indoor/outdoor activities in accordance with organisational risk controls
- supporting clients to maintain independence, including exercises that build strength, mobility and cognitive skills
Qualification details
CHC43015
15 core + 3 elective
Duration
56 weeks (52 delivery + 4 holiday weeks)
Mode of delivery
Online self-paced
Fees and payment options
Full fee
$5,500
Statement of fees
Weekly payments
Pay in 40 instalments over the length of your course.
$137.50
Weekly FFS
Monthly payments
Pay in 10 instalments over the length of your course.
$550.00
Monthly FFS
Career prospects
This nationally recognised Certificate IV in Ageing Support qualification opens the door to meaningful careers where you can make a real difference supporting older Australians to live well and with dignity — work as a:
- Personal Care Worker / Personal Care Assistant / Carer
- Residential Care Worker
- Community Care Worker / Home Care Worker
- Care Team Leader / Care Supervisor
- Assistant Aged Care Coordinator / Assistant Coordinator
- Lifestyle / Activities Coordinator
- Program / Community Coordinator
- Palliative Care Worker (within scope)
Outcomes and timeframes are not guaranteed and depend on individual circumstances and labour market conditions.
Entry requirements
Education and skills
Students must complete a Pre-Training Review, meet the Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Literacy (LLND) skill standards, for Certificate IV level study and demonstrate that they are a suitable candidate for this course.
Age at commencement
It is recommended that students have attained the age of 18 by the course commencement date.
Special needs
Regulatory
All participants require a Unique Student Identification (USI) number. If you do not have a USI number you can apply for one online at https://www.usi.gov.au/students, or you can give MCIE’s admin staff permission to apply on your behalf.
Digital technology
Students must have sufficient digital literacy skills to access online content, enter answers to written questions and communicate with trainers via email, the student portal and the learning management system. Students must have access to a computer or laptop and the internet with data to complete this course.
Enrolment requirements
To work within the Aged Care Sector candidates must provide evidence that they have applied for:
- NDIS Check
- National Police Check
- Working with Children Check
- Working with Vulnerable People Registration (in the ACT)
- Must agree to provide evidence that the Flu and COVID vaccinations have been taken one month before placement, and complete a COVID test as directed by MCIE or the Host Employer for placement
Prerequisites
Prior experience
Work placement support
Assessment and delivery
Assessment
Assessment for this course includes, written tasks, long and short answer questions, group tasks, oral presentations, role plays, scenarios, work placement journals, portfolio tasks, and projects. Most assessments are submitted online via the Student Portal.
Course structure and study load
The course is delivered over 56 weeks (52 delivery weeks and 4 holiday weeks). A typical weekly commitment is as follows:
- Supervised contact (trainer led online touchpoints and practical workshops): 49 hours total over the delivery period.
- Supervised assessment (summative activities conducted under supervision): 15.5 hours total.
- Unsupervised learning and assessment (self directed study and take home assessment): 960 hours.
- Work placement: 120 hours in an approved aged care setting (counted toward VoL per TAS).
Indicative guide: allow 20 hours/week during delivery weeks for self directed learning/assessment, in addition to workshops and placement commitments.
The supervised training component is delivered through scheduled online trainer led touchpoints and five practical workshops (5 × 5 hours) that collectively support skill development prior to, and alongside, workplace application.
Course units
Core units
- HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
- CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance
- CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
- CHCCCS023 Support independence and wellbeing
- CHCAGE001 Facilitate the empowerment of older people
- CHCCCS011 Meet personal support needs
- CHCAGE005 Provide support to people living with dementia
- CHCCCS025 Support relationships with carers and families
- CHCCCS006 Facilitate individual service planning and delivery
- CHCADV001 Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
- CHCAGE004 Implement interventions with older people at risk
- CHCAGE003 Coordinate services for older people
- HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems
- CHCPRP001 Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
- CHCPAL001 Deliver care services using a palliative approach
Elective units
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CHCCCS019 Recognise and respond to crisis situations
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HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
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HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
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