Qualification Outline

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Certificate IV in Aged Care

Certificate IV in Aged Care

Qualification
National Code:
CHC40108
State Code:
D278
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0905 - Human Welfare Studies And Services
Original TGA Release Date
07/05/2012
Approved Date
31/07/2009
Stream of Study
Subsequent to Initial Vocational (4000)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
935
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
07/05/2012
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
2.00 07/05/2012 Current Approved
Description

This qualification addresses work primarily in residential facilities within defined organisation guidelines and service plans.

These workers:
Carry out activities related to maintaining an individual's well being through personal care and/or other activities of living
May provide services to individuals with complex needs, and/or work with groups of older people Work may 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
Report to service managers and liaise with professionals and other service providers
May be required to supervise and/or coordinate a limited number of other workers.

Occupational titles may include:
Accommodation support worker
Hostel supervisor
Assistant hostel supervisor
Personal care worker
Care supervisor
Program coordinator - social programs
Care team leader
Residential care worker
Day activity worker
Support worker

Schedule
Packaging Rules
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
To gain entry into CHC40108 Certificate IV in Aged Care, a candidate must be recognised as competent, through a recognised training program or recognition process, against the following compulsory units from CHC30212 Certificate III in Aged Care (or equivalent):
- CHCAC318B Work effectively with older people
- CHCAC319A Provide support to people living with dementia
- CHCCS411B Work effectively in the community sector
- CHCICS303B Support individual health and emotional well being
- CHCPA301B Deliver care services using a palliative approach
- HLTAP301B Recognise healthy body systems in a health care context

PACKAGING RULES
Fifteen (15) units are required for award of this qualification including:
- ten (10) core units
- five (5) elective units

A wide range of elective units is available, including:
- Group A WHS electives, of which one must be selected for this qualification
- Group B electives which are recommended for culturally aware and respectful practice
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1. Entry Requirement Units

To gain entry into CHC40108 a candidate must be recognised as competent, through a recognised training program or recognition process, against the listed compulsory units from CHC30212 Certificate III in Aged Care (or equivalent)

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D2657 CHCPA301B Deliver care services using a palliative approach 45 Unit of competency
D2203 CHCAC319A Provide support to people living with dementia 40 Unit of competency
D5761 HLTAP301B Recognise healthy body systems in a health care context 20 Unit of competency
D2564 CHCICS303A Support individual health and emotional well being 40 Unit of competency
D8557 CHCCS411B Work effectively in the community sector 50 Unit of competency
D9310 CHCAC318B Work effectively with older people 50 Unit of competency
2. Core Units

All ten (10) units must be completed

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D2209 CHCAD401D Advocate for clients 30 Unit of competency
WC932 CHCINF403E Coordinate information systems 55 Unit of competency
WC925 CHCICS402B Facilitate individualised plans 40 Unit of competency
WC947 CHCNET404B Facilitate links with other services 55 Unit of competency
WC924 CHCICS401B Facilitate support for personal care needs 60 Unit of competency
D2206 CHCAC416A Facilitate support responsive to the specific nature of dementia 60 Unit of competency
D2207 CHCAC417A Implement interventions with older people at risk of falls 40 Unit of competency
WC791 CHCAC412B Provide services to older people with complex needs 55 Unit of competency
WC955 CHCORG406C Supervise work 40 Unit of competency
WC843 CHCCS400C Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework 50 Unit of competency
3. Group A WHS Elective Units

One (1) unit must be completed from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WD312 HLTWHS300A Contribute to WHS processes 30 Unit of competency
WD010 CHCWHS312A Follow WHS safety procedures for direct care work 25 Unit of competency
4. Group B Culturally Aware and Respectful Practice

One (1) or both units are recommended to be completed from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D8283 HLTHIR404D Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people 30 Unit of competency
D8281 HLTHIR403C Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers 30 Unit of competency
5. Other Relevant Elective Units

Up to four (4) units may be completed from the elective units listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
wc855 CHCCS424B Administer and monitor medications 45 Unit of competency
WD148 HLTFA412A Apply advanced first aid 40 Unit of competency
WC952 CHCOHC407B Apply and manage use of basic oral health products 30 Unit of competency
WD146 HLTFA311A Apply first aid 20 Unit of competency
WC941 CHCMH402B Apply understanding of mental health issues and recovery processes 45 Unit of competency
WC841 CHCCS305C Assist clients with medication 25 Unit of competency
WC790 CHCAC410B Collect technical data to support client health care plan 25 Unit of competency
D2409 CHCDIS411A Communicate using augmentative and alternative communication strategies 50 Unit of competency
D2582 CHCINF408C Comply with information requirements of the aged care and community care sectors 25 Unit of competency
D2570 CHCICS403A Conduct individual assessment 50 Unit of competency
D5762 HLTAP401B Confirm physical health status 50 Unit of competency
D1030 BSBWOR401A Establish effective workplace relationships 40 Unit of competency
WC858 CHCCS427B Facilitate adult learning and development 35 Unit of competency
D2408 CHCDIS410A Facilitate community participation and inclusion 40 Unit of competency
WC927 CHCICS405B Facilitate groups for individual outcomes 40 Unit of competency
D2405 CHCDIS405A Facilitate skills development and maintenance 40 Unit of competency
WB990 CHCLLN403A Identify clients with language, literacy and numeracy needs and respond effectively 35 Unit of competency
WB983 CHCOHC401A Inform and encourage clients and groups to understand and achieve good oral health 40 Unit of competency
WC864 CHCCS513C Maintain an effective community sector work environment 30 Unit of competency
WC956 CHCORG423C Maintain quality service delivery 55 Unit of competency
D2617 CHCNET301D Participate in networks 20 Unit of competency
WC926 CHCICS404B Plan and provide advanced behaviour support 40 Unit of competency
D2658 CHCPA402B Plan for and provide care services using a palliative approach 55 Unit of competency
WD458 CHCRH404B Plan, implement and monitor leisure and health programs 55 Unit of competency
D0749 BSBINM201A Process and maintain workplace information 20 Unit of competency
WC951 CHCOHC406B Provide or assist with oral hygiene 40 Unit of competency
WC889 CHCDIS409B Provide services to people with disabilities with complex needs 45 Unit of competency
WC857 CHCCS426B Provide support and care relating to loss and grief 40 Unit of competency
WC851 CHCCS417B Provide support and care relating to suicide bereavement 40 Unit of competency
WC930 CHCICS408B Provide support to people with chronic disease 40 Unit of competency
WA870 TAEDEL301A Provide work skill instruction 40 Unit of competency
WB985 CHCOHC404A Recognise and respond to signs and symptoms that may indicate oral health issues 30 Unit of competency
D2576 CHCICS409A Recognise and respond to suspected abuse of vulnerable people 50 Unit of competency
WC854 CHCCS422B Respond holistically to client issues and refer appropriately 60 Unit of competency
D0841 BSBMGT401A Show leadership in the workplace 50 Unit of competency
WC928 CHCICS406B Support client self-management 40 Unit of competency
WB984 CHCOHC402A Support clients and groups to learn practical aspects of oral health care 30 Unit of competency
WC856 CHCCS425B Support health professional 45 Unit of competency
D2400 CHCDIS313A Support people with disabilities who are ageing 30 Unit of competency
WC929 CHCICS407B Support positive lifestyle 30 Unit of competency
D2577 CHCICS410A Support relationships with carers and families 40 Unit of competency
D8543 CHCADMIN403D Undertake administrative work 30 Unit of competency
D2295 CHCCM404A Undertake case management for clients with complex needs 60 Unit of competency
WC998 CHCRH402B Undertake leisure and health programming 55 Unit of competency
WC822 CHCCH522B Undertake outreach work 60 Unit of competency
WC950 CHCOHC303B Use basic oral health screening tools 30 Unit of competency
D1027 BSBWOR204A Use business technology 30 Unit of competency
D2313 CHCCOM403A Use targeted communication skills to build relationships 45 Unit of competency
D8546 CHCAOD402B Work effectively in the alcohol and other drugs sector 55 Unit of competency
WC997 CHCRH401C Work effectively in the leisure and health industry 45 Unit of competency
WC819 CHCCH427B Work effectively with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness 80 Unit of competency
WC888 CHCDIS301C Work effectively with people with a disability 85 Unit of competency
WB992 CHCMH411A Work with people with mental health issues 50 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S280 CHC40102 Certificate IV in Aged Care Work Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AWM9 CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support Qualification
VET Info Notes
RTOs delivering the Certificate IV in Aged Care with PPP funding must ensure that the Entry Requirements specified in the Training Package are incorporated into the program. Students must be deemed competent in the Entry Requirement units prior to being assessed against units in the Diploma.
Entry Requirements

Entry requirements
To gain entry into CHC40108 Certificate IV in Aged Care a candidate must be recognised as competent, through a recognised training program or recognition process, against the following core units from CHC30212 Certificate III in Aged Care (or equivalent):
CHCAC318B Work effectively with older people
CHCAC319A Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCCS411B Work effectively in the community sector
CHCICS303A Support individual health and emotional well being
CHCPA301B Deliver care services using a palliative approach
HLTAP301B Recognise healthy body systems in a health care context

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(TR07750) AGED CARE WORK (LEVEL 4) Traineeship