CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support
Start a caring career today.
Start a rewarding career in aged care with the Certificate IV in Ageing Support. Learn how to assess the needs of seniors and plan and conduct programs that make a difference.
This course is fee free* for residents of Western Australia.
Some eligibility conditions apply for the fee free training and other fees may apply for some courses. Please refer to the FAQs for more information.
*Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the fee free training.
This course is available online.
^ Online availability varies at each campus. Some qualifications may require practical training and assessments to be done in person.
Overview
Campus Geraldton
When Available all year round
Study Mode Online
If you're passionate about improving your service delivery to your Aged Care clients, you've come to the right place.
When you complete the Certificate IV in Ageing Support you will be ready to work in the Aged Care workplace in a more informed and confident manner and provide excellent care for your clients. This qualification will provide with you with an excellent understanding of consumer directed care and will allow you to provide better services to your clients and the organisations you work for. You will gain advanced skills in client care and planning, navigating legal and ethical considerations in an Aged Care workplace and an increased knowledge of falls prevention and other complex health issues.
Recognition of Prior Learning
If you’re based in Kalgoorlie or Northam and are interested in this course, this qualification may be offered by Recognition of Prior Learning. For more info about RPL, click here.
Half price fees apply!
When choosing a course, it's important to think about the key skills and knowledge you'll need, as well as how you'll be assessed. Take a look at this information and consider if you might face any challenges in meeting the course expectations and requirements.
- excellent observational skills - to be able to identify changes in behaviour, abilities and environment
- good communication skills to liaise/work with a range of people - clients families and co-workers
- good listening and writing skills and the ability to follow instructions
- be able to deal with physical demands of manual tasks
- basic problem solving skills and the ability to respond to immediate safety risks
- tolerance, patience and the willingness to work with people from different backgrounds and cultures
- you are comfortable with assisting in personal care needs to both male and female patients
This course includes work placement or live works in a Group 1 or Group 2 industry as outlined in COVID-19 mandatory vaccination policy. For the latest information on vaccine requirements for students visit our COVID-19 update page.
Important information
Select your preferred campus and apply
Available all year round, 2025
Details
Units and fees
To attain this qualification, you are required to successfully complete eighteen (18) units of competence, comprising fifteen (15) core and three (3) elective units selected from the options provided below.
For an approximate fee estimate, mark the boxes below corresponding to the number of units needed for this course. The estimated fees will be displayed on the right-hand side.
Please note: an Incidental Fee of $27.39 for the AMC Online Learning Resource will also be payable per unit.
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
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| CHCADV001 Facilitate the interests and rights of clients | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CHCAGE001 Facilitate the empowerment of older people | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CHCAGE003 Coordinate services for older people | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CHCAGE004 Implement interventions with older people at risk | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CHCAGE005 Provide support to people living with dementia | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CHCCCS006 Facilitate individual service planning and delivery | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CHCCCS011 Meet personal support needs | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CHCCCS023 Support independence and wellbeing | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CHCCCS025 Support relationships with carers and families | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CHCPAL001 Deliver care services using a palliative approach | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CHCPRP001 Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Elective
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$0.00 | $0.00 |
Please note: Course information and fees are subject to change without notice.
- Fees may differ between campus locations due to the difference between elective units in the course study plan or a need to adapt courses to meet local industry needs.
- Fees may also differ for individuals depending on units of study selected, prior qualifications and recognition of prior learning (RPL).
- Fees are payable at the time of enrolment.
- Total fees quoted include tuition fees and resource fees only. You may also be required to purchase text books, uniforms or other personal equipment that are not included in this fee estimate.
- For Lower Fees, Local Skills (half-price) courses please refer to additional eligibility information above.
- Concession rates: If eligible, proof of concession must be presented.
- Concessions and the secondary school age fee cap do not apply to commercial courses (short courses), or Foundation Programs (i.e ESL and General Education).
- Secondary school aged persons (in 2025, students born on or after 1 July 2007 who are at least 15 years old in 2025) undertaking training that is not part of a VET Delivered to Secondary Schools program, the maximum course (tuition) fee chargeable is $420. Additional resource fees and discretionary fees may apply.
- VET Student Loans for eligible courses and fee caps may be subject to changes implemented by the Australian Government.
More information: Visit our fees and payment options page or call us on 1800 672 700