Certificate IV in Aged Care
Content
This qualification addresses work primarily in residential facilities within defined organisation guidelines and service plans. These workers carry out activities related to maintaining an individual’s well being through personal care and/or other activities of living. They 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 settings including residential and centre-based programs. They report to service managers and liaise with professionals and other service providers. They may also be required to supervise and/or coordinate a limited number of other workers.Vocational outcomes for graduates of this qualification may include:
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Entry Requirements
To gain entry candidates must demonstrate competence through a recognised training program or recognition process the following 6 pre-requisite units
| CHCAC318A | Work effectively with older people |
| CHCAC319A | Provide support to people living with dementia |
| CHCCS411A | Work effectively in the community sector |
| CHCICS303A | Support individual health and emotional well being |
| CHCOHS312A | Follow safety procedures for direct care work |
| CHCPA301B | Deliver care services using a palliative approach |
| HLTAP301A | Recognise healthy body systems in a health care context |
Compulsory Units (11)
| CHCAC412A | Provide services to older people with complex needs |
| CHCAC416A | Facilitate support responsive to the specific nature of dementia |
| CHCAC417A | Implement interventions with older people at risk of falls |
| CHCAD401D | Advocate for clients |
| CHCCS400A | Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework |
| CHCICS401A | Facilitate support for personal care needs |
| CHCICS402A | Facilitate individualised plans |
| CHCINF403C | Coordinate information systems |
| CHCNET404A | Facilitate links with other services |
| CHCORG406A | Supervise work |
| CHCOHS312A | Follow safety procedures for direct care work |
Elective Units (4)
TLC has pre-selected the following electives to ensure graduates gain diverse experience relevant to aged care settings:
| HLTHIR403B | Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers |
| HLTHIR404B | Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people |
| CHCMH402A | Apply understanding of mental health issues and recovery processes |
| CHCADMIN403C | Undertake administrative work |
