
Certificate IV in Ageing Support
Empower the elderly of Australia.

Start Date
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Duration
6 - 9 Months
Delivery Method
Online OR
Face-to-Face (WA Only)
Units
18
Next Start Date
Contact us for the next intake date
Course Duration
6 - 9 Months
Delivery Method
Online OR
Face-to-Face (WA Only)
Work Placement
120 Hours
Pre-Requisites
N/A
There’s an increasing need for workers to support elderly people with complex requirements in their own homes and aged care facilities.
The CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to work in residential aged care facilities, community care, nursing homes, disability services, community-based organisations and even hospitals.
This nationally recognised CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support qualification is ideal for those seeking to improve their practical skills to administer to patients and clients in the aged care sector.
Why TrainSmart?
- Top Quality Trainer Support
- Affordable Payment Options
- Government Subsidies Available
Course Overview
Study the Certificate IV in Ageing Support
TrainSmart Australia offers both core and elective units related to the aged care industry. During this aged care course, you will learn the rights of elderly people, coordinate various services, learn skills and techniques to empower the elderly, the palliative care approach, assessing healthy body systems, provide loss and grief support and much more. You’ll also be required to undertake 120 hours of work placement – we have a work placement officer who will work you to arrange these placement programs.
Upon successful completion of this CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support course, you can be eligible to apply for roles within a diverse range of aged care settings and facilities.
If you’d like to jump into a career where job prospects are strong and secure – where you can assist and help elderly people – download the CHC32015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support brochure to find out more information about this course.
Is the Certificate IV in Ageing Support for you?
If you have a interest in working in aged care, then this course would be perfect for you!
What will you learn in the Certificate IV in Ageing Support?
Our CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support course covers a range of material and skills including The Rights of Clients, Coordinating Services, Empowering the Elderly, Relationships with Families, Palliative Approach, Healthy Body Systems, Loss and Grief Support, Direct Client Care and more.
How will you study the Certificate IV in Ageing Support?
The course is delivered face to face, meaning you will attend mandatory workshops to put the theory you have learned into practice through simulated exercises.
As part of this course, you must complete 120 hours of work placement. You’ll study 18 units and be expected to complete assessments.
You will receive guidance throughout the course and will be allocated your own Allied Health trainer who will be able to support you.
How long is the Certificate IV in Ageing Support?
This aged care course is 6 – 9 months long.
entry Requirements
TrainSmart Australia will assess a student’s ‘academic suitability’ to ensure the student has the best chance of success. This is determined by either:
- The student providing TrainSmart Australia with a copy of an Australian year 12 certificate; or,
- The student providing TrainSmart Australia with a copy of a Certificate II qualification (or above) that can be verified or,
- The student completing the Core Skills Profile for Adults online assessment passing at or above Exit Level 3 in the Australian Core Skills Framework in both reading and numeracy.
Please note, we are unable to enrol international students at this time.
Modules
This qualification is made up of the following units of competency. All units of competency must be completed in order to successfully attain the CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support.
The CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support is broken up into the following Modules.
- Module 1: Ageing Support Essentials Part 1
- Module 2: Ageing Support Essentials Part 2
- Module 3: Ageing Support Essentials Part 3
Module 1: Ageing Support Essentials Part 1
Manage personal stressors in the work environment
HLTWHS006
Follow safe work practices for direct client care
HLTWHS002
Work with diverse people
CHCDIV001
Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
CHCADV001
Recognise and respond to crisis situations
CHCCCS019
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCDIV002
Module 2: Ageing Support Essentials Part 2
Manage legal and ethical compliance
CHCLEG003
Recognise healthy body systems
HLTAAP001
Meet personal support needs
CHCCCS011
Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
CHCPRP001
Facilitate individual service planning and delivery
CHCCCS006
Support relationships with carers and families
CHCCCS025
Module 3: Ageing Support Essentials Part 3
Facilitate the empowerment of older people
CHCAGE001
Coordinate services for older people
CHCAGE003
Implement interventions with older people at risk
CHCAGE004
Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCAGE005
Support independence and wellbeing
CHCCCS023
Deliver care services using a palliative approach
CHCPAL001
Job Outcomes
Certificate IV in Ageing Support Career Opportunities
Our CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support course can lead you into a number of career opportunities within the aged and community care sector. Job titles include;
- Personal Care Worker
- Respite Worker
- Community Care Worker
- Liaison Officer
Expected Salary and biggest employment opportunity
All statistics are supplied by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research. Based on national surveys.
Payment Options
Standard Rate
$4,000
The maximum tuition fee for this course is $4,000. Your fee payment options are:
- Upfront payment
- Interest Free Payment Plan – No deposit, no interest payment plans.
Find out what your repayments may be using our Payment Plan Repayment Calculator
- Study Loans – Flexible loan with payment options for up to 48 months.

Units of competency
CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support
This qualification is made up of the following units of competency. All units of competency must be completed in order to successfully attain the CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support.
The CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support is broken up into the following Modules;
Module 1: Ageing Support Essentials Part 1
HLTWHS006 Manage personal stressors in the work environment
HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
CHCADV001 Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
CHCCCS019 Recognise and respond to crisis situations
CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
Module 2: Ageing Support Essentials Part 2
CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance
HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems
CHCCCS011 Meet personal support needs
CHCPRP001 Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
CHCCCS006 Facilitate individual service planning and delivery
CHCCCS025 Support relationships with carers and families
Module 3: Ageing Support Essentials Part 3
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
CHCCCS023 Support independence and wellbeing
CHCPAL001 Deliver care services using a palliative approach
If you are interested in this course, please call us on 1300 855 517!
* Please note, course Units of Competency are subject to change. These units are valid only on the date of printing.