With the Certificate IV in Ageing Support, We’re developing the next generation of Ageing professionals with the right set of skills for the 21st Century.
80 weeks
120 Hours of Work Placement
Or $850 for Work Ready Eligible Students

Weekly and Fortnightly Payment Available
The Australian Government’s Department of Employment identifies the aged care industry as one with high projected employment rates over the next few years. This means the need for qualified, good-quality care workers will continue to grow and be in high demand.
CHC43015 - Certificate IV in Ageing Support
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Overview
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Pathways
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Course Units
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Delivery
About this course
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.
Enable College graduates emerge with the required skills, knowledge and practical workplace experience to care for and support older people in a variety of settings.
How much will it cost me?
Fee for Service $3772.00
Cost includes First Aid.
Additional cost of up to $46.00 for National Police Clearance (issued through SAPOL) and DHS Checks $62.15.
Work Ready Eligible students $850.00
The fees include First Aid and National Police clearance.
A $75.00 re-enrolment fee applies for students who do not complete within the completion time
Entry Requirements
The following entry requirements need to be met prior to course commencement:
- Must be over the age of 18 years at the time of course induction
- Must be able to participate in 120 hours of work placement
- Ability to gain a clean police clearance
- Must be able to source and undertake work placement
- Complete all enrolment processes as per the Enable College enrolment policy and procedure
- Fee for Service Students
- Meet LLN requirements by completing Enable College LLN test
- Complete a Verbal Assessment (see Verbal Assessment Policy and Procedure – FFS)
- Eligible Work Ready Students
- Complete CSPA assessment and the Work Ready Upfront Assessment of Need process
- Attend suitability interview – see Enable College Suitability and Support Needs Checklist and Verbal Assessment Policy and Procedure ( Work Ready)
- Must reside in Metropolitan Adelaide
- Students must have access to a computer, email, and internet
- Students must have a level of physical fitness to work within the Aged Care industry.
Pathways in Individual Support
The Certificate IV in Disability provides you with the qualifications and expertise to work in the growing care industry. Our graduates emerge with the required skills, knowledge and practical work experience to care for and support people in a variety of settings.
Possible Outcomes
- Personal Care Worker
- Care Supervisor
- Care Team Leader
- Residential Care Worker
- Support Worker
Study Pathways
- Certificate IV in Disability
- Diploma of Nursing
Course Units
This course is made up of 18 units of study. Our range of electives is based on our experience, knowledge and
understanding of what employers and the industry are looking for.
CORE UNITS [15] | |||
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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. | ||
HLTAID003 | Provide First Aid | ||
HLTHPS006 | Assist clients with medication | ||
CHCDIS007 | Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability |
Recognition of prior learning
If you have existing knowledge or skills relating to the requirements of this course you can apply for recognition of prior learning (RPL). RPL may be granted for knowledge or skills obtained through prior education, training, work and life experiences.
RPL fees are $200.00
Credit Transfer
If the student has a prior Qualification or a Statement of Attainment issued under the Australian Qualifications Framework from any state or territory, the RTO will automatically give exemptions for those units of competency provided they are current. Credit transfer will be provided on the student record.
Other related courses
Certificate III in Individual Support – Ageing
Certificate III in Individual Support – Disability
Certificate IV in Disability
Certificate IV in Mental Health
Delivery
The course is offered as a Blended program only. Students will be required to attend Enable College to undertake face to face First Aid training.
Through our blended learning model, you will receive course materials to work through at your own pace as well as attend practical training seminars as required. As part of this course, you will also have the opportunity to experience real-life situations through work placement.
Optional study tutorials are available every Wednesday evening. Friday morning, and on arrangement with the trainer that is assigned to support the student. The assessment due date is once every 2 weeks.
- Work Placement
- Study online
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