More About the Aged Care Course | Is this Course for You?
Our Certificate IV in Aged Care course is suitable for those who working in, or who have studied in, the Aged Care sector as well as people with care or community service experience. This qualification addresses work primarily in residential facilities, or homes within defined organisation guidelines and service plans.
During the course you will learn to carry out activities related to maintaining an individual’s well being through personal care and other activities of good living. You will also learn to provide services to individuals with complex needs, and work with groups of older people.
*Eligible students can also access Government funding to subsidise their course costs! Read more about funding here and speak to our team on 1300 10 2273 for a free and no-obligation assessment of your eligibility.
Key Features in this Course
- Theory and essential knowledge component can be delivered via classroom workshops and online interaction.
- The practical skills will be developed via on the job via the placement in an Aged Care facility, under supervision, over a specified period of time. Alternatively, we recognise the active participation and/or employment of individuals currently working within the industry.
- Assessment of practical skills will be assessed on the job.
Employment Opportunities
Those with this qualification may be promoted to supervise and/or coordinate a limited number of other workers.
Job position titles could include; Care Team Leader, Care Supervisor, High Performing PCA (Personal Care Assistant) or Program Coordinator.
Employment opportunities could also 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.
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Requirements
To be suitable for this course you must have completed the pre-requisite units or the CHC30212 Certificate III in Aged Care.
You also must hold a Current clear Police Check, please see a selection of providers below:
InterCare/NCC Police check Service;
InterCare/NCC issued Police Check.
Cost: $49.50
Victorian Police Check Service;
Victorian Police Check.
Full Cost: $43.70
Volunteer Cost: $16.40
Queensland Police Check Service;
Queensland Police Check.
Cost: $52.75
Current clear Police Check required.
VIC students click here for more info.
You must also hold a CHC30212 Certificate III in Aged Care or equivalent qualification.
Delivery & Assessment Models
- At InterCare Training we want to ensure that you have a fun and enjoyable learning experience, it is because of this that we offer a range of flexible training delivery and assessment models to meet each individuals needs.
Please call us today on 1300 10 CARE (2273 to discuss delivery models with our customer service consultants
Course Units
- CHCAD401D Advocate for clients
- CHCCS400C Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework
- CHCICS401B Facilitate support for personal care needs
- CHCICS402B Facilitate individualised plans
- CHCAC416A Facilitate support responsive to the specific nature of dementia
- CHCAC417A Implement interventions with older people at risk of falls
- CHCAC412B Provide services to older people with complex needs
- CHCNET404B Facilitate links with other services
- CHCINF403E Coordinate information systems
- BSBWOR401A Establish effective workplace relationships
- CHCORG406C Supervise work
- CHCRH401C Work effectively in the leisure and health industry
- CHCDIS411A Communicate using augmentative and alternative communication strategies
- HLTHIR403C Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co workers
- Click here to see full packaging requirements for CHC40108 Certificate IV in Aged Care
Evening Course Details
2 Nights per week; 6pm – 9.30pm x 16 weeks (theory)
PLUS 10 Days of placement.
Info Session Times
- 6th June: Springwood QLD
- 3rd June: Templestowe VIC
- 6th June: Blacktown NSW
- 7th June: Herston QLD
- 9th June: Springwood QLD
- 16th June: Herston QLD
- 17th June: Berry NSW
- 21st June: Springwood QLD
- 23rd June: Springwood QLD
- 27th June: Southport QLD
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Work Placement
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Victorian Courses
As a part of our industry regulation we have had to update our qualifications. This will give you the best and most current qualification to help your career. For our latest courses please visit
Certificate IV in Ageing Support
or call 1300 10 2273 for more info.
Queensland Courses
We have a rolling night intake, call now on 1300 10 2273.
New South Wales
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to view courses we offer under the Smart and Skilled program
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