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CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support
The Certificate IV in Ageing Support is a nationally recognised qualification for individuals seeking to work in advanced support roles within aged care settings, including residential, home and community-based environments.
This course is designed for support workers who undertake specialised tasks and functions and who may be required to take greater responsibility within their role. Training focuses on supporting older people through person-centred care, contributing
to quality service delivery, and assisting with the development and review of individualised care plans.
Students develop skills to work within organisational policies and procedures, support care teams, and contribute to the delivery of safe, effective and dignified aged care services.
A mandatory work placement component enables students to apply their skills in real aged care environments and meet competency requirements.
CRICOS 098123A
This qualification reflects the role of support workers who provide advanced assistance to older people and who may demonstrate leadership within defined organisational guidelines.
Graduates may contribute to the planning, delivery and review of individualised services, while maintaining quality standards and supporting person-centred approaches to care.
Skills and knowledge are applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian Standards, and relevant industry codes of practice.
To be awarded this qualification, students must complete a minimum of 120 hours of mandatory work placement, as specified in the assessment requirements of the units of competency.
Course Unit
Total number of units of competency = 15
Core – 15 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 – 3 units*
- HLTAID011 Provide first aid
- CHCDIS007 Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability
- HLTAAP002 Confirm physical health status
* Electives are subject to change due to industry requirements or delivery type.
Entry Requirements
There are no formal academic entry requirements mandated by the training package for this qualification; however, students may be required to undertake a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment prior to enrolment.
Previous completion of CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support or relevant aged care experience can support success in this qualification.
For international students, please refer to the International Students tab for CRICOS-specific requirements.
Course Dates
Rolling intakes (monthly)
Occupational titles may include:
Aged Care Activity Worker
Care Supervior
Care Service Team Leader
Personal Care Giver
Respite Care Worker
Course Fee
Local Student Fees
- Tuition fee:
- Resource Fee:
- Total Course Fee:Payment plans available
International Student Fees
- Tuition Fee:
- Resource Fee:
- Application Fee:non-refundable
- Total Course Fee:
- Initial Fee Required for COE
CRICOS Course Code – 098123A
English requirements
International students are required to have a minimum of IELTS of 6.0 / PTE score of 52, or their equivalent.
DNA Kingston Training assists students with packaging English training if required.
Course Duration
26 Weeks. | Start with Certificate III in Individual Support + Cert IV in Aging support and add Diploma in Leadership and Management for a 2-year package with a qualification outcome of a Residential Care Officer.
Resource fees are charges for materials that are considered essential to a course or unit of study and which do not form part of the course fee. The resource fee covers materials purchased by DNA Kingston Training to be consumed or transformed by students in the course of instruction, such as materials, workbooks and course specific uniforms.
Additional Items are items that are required to complete the course of study, but are retained by the student. This can include protective clothing, textbooks, and tools. Details of the additional items required for each course can be obtained from the College.
The Student tuition fees are indicative only and are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Additional fees may apply such as student services.
Local Student Fees
- Tuition fee:
- Resource Fee:
- Total Course Fee:Payment plans available
International Student Fees
- Tuition Fee:
- Resource Fee:
- Application Fee:non-refundable
- Total Course Fee:
- Initial Fee Required for COE
CRICOS Course Code – 098123A
English requirements
International students are required to have a minimum of IELTS of 6.0 / PTE score of 52, or their equivalent.
DNA Kingston Training assists students with packaging English training if required.
Course Duration
26 Weeks. | Start with Certificate III in Individual Support + Cert IV in Aging support and add Diploma in Leadership and Management for a 2-year package with a qualification outcome of a Residential Care Officer.