CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support
Supersedes CHC40108 - Certificate IV in Aged Care
This version was released in CHC Community Services Training Package release 2.0 and meets the requirements of the 2012 Standards for Training Packages.Merged CHC40108 and CHC40212. Change to packaging rules. Removal on entry requirements. Significant change to core units. Minimum work requirement of 120 hours.
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.
Total number of units = 18
15 core units 3 elective units, consisting of: at least 2 units from the electives listed below up to 1 unit from the electives listed below, 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.
Core units
CHCADV001
Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
CHCAGE001
Facilitate the empowerment of older people
CHCAGE003
Coordinate services for older people
CHCAGE004
Implement interventions with older people at risk
CHCAGE005
Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCCCS006
Facilitate individual service planning and delivery
CHCCCS011
Meet personal support needs
CHCCCS023
Support independence and wellbeing
CHCCCS025
Support relationships with carers and families
CHCDIV001
Work with diverse people
CHCLEG003
Manage legal and ethical compliance
CHCPAL001
Deliver care services using a palliative approach
CHCPRP001
Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
HLTAAP001
Recognise healthy body systems
HLTWHS002
Follow safe work practices for direct client care
Electives units
CHCAGE002
Implement falls prevention strategies
CHCAGE006
Provide food services
CHCAOD001
Work in an alcohol and other drugs context
CHCCCS001
Address the needs of people with chronic disease
CHCCCS007
Develop and implement service programs
CHCCCS010
Maintain a high standard of service
CHCCCS017
Provide loss and grief support
CHCCCS018
Provide suicide bereavement support
CHCCCS019
Recognise and respond to crisis situations
CHCCCS021
Respond to suspected abuse
CHCCCS022
Facilitate independent travel
CHCCCS026
Transport individuals
CHCCOM002
Use communication to build relationships
CHCDIS004
Communicate using augmentative and alternative communication strategies
CHCDIS007
Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability
CHCDIS008
Facilitate community participation and social inclusion
CHCDIS009
Facilitate ongoing skills development using a person-centred approach
CHCDIS010
Provide person-centred services to people with disability with complex needs
CHCDIV002
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCDIV003
Manage and promote diversity
CHCEDU002
Plan health promotion and community intervention
CHCHCS002
Coordinate and monitor home based support
CHCINM001
Meet statutory and organisation information requirements
CHCLLN001
Respond to client language, literacy and numeracy needs
CHCMGT001
Develop, implement and review quality framework
CHCMGT002
Manage partnership agreements with services providers
CHCMGT006
Coordinate client directed services
CHCMHS001
Work with people with mental health issues
CHCPAL002
Plan for and provide care services using a palliative approach
CHCPAS001
Plan for the provision of pastoral and spiritual care
CHCPAS002
Provide pastoral and spiritual care
CHCSET001
Work with forced migrants
CHCSOH001
Work with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness
HLTAAP002
Confirm physical health status
HLTAHA013
Provide support in dysphagia management
HLTAHA018
Assist with planning and evaluating meals and menus to meet recommended dietary guidelines
HLTAHA019
Assist with the monitoring and modification of meals and menus according to individualised plans
HLTAHA021
Assist with screening and implementation of therapeutic diets
HLTAID011
Provide first aid
HLTAID014
Provide advanced first aid
HLTFSE001
Follow basic food safety practices
HLTHPS006
Assist clients with medication
HLTHPS007
Administer and monitor medications
HLTOHC002
Inform and support patients and groups about oral health
HLTOHC003
Apply and manage use of basic oral health products
HLTOHC004
Provide or assist with oral hygiene
HLTOHC005
Use basic oral health screening tools
HLTOHC006
Apply fluoride varnish
HLTWHS003
Maintain work health and safety
HLTWHS004
Manage work health and safety
BSBFIM501
Manage budgets and financial plans
BSBFLM306
Provide workplace information and resourcing plans
BSBINM201
Process and maintain workplace information
BSBLDR402
Lead effective workplace relationships
BSBMGT401
Show leadership in the workplace
BSBMGT406
Plan and monitor continuous improvement
BSBWOR204
Use business technology
TAEDEL402A
Plan, organise and facilitate learning in the workplace
TAEDEL404A
Mentor in the workplace