Qualification Outline
21/07/2026 11:12 PM AWST
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Certificate IV in Ageing Support
Certificate IV in Ageing Support
CHC43015
AWM9
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.00 | 05/09/2025 | Current | Approved |
| 3.00 | 07/12/2021 | Replaced | Approved |
| 2.00 | 08/12/2015 | Replaced | Approved |
| 1.00 | 06/08/2015 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
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.
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 120 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency.
There are 120 minimum work placement hours required for this unit.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = eighteen (18)- fifteen (15) core units
- three (3) elective units, consisting of:
- at least two (2) units from the electives listed below
- up to one (1) unit from the electives listed below, any endorsed Training Package or accredited course - these units must be relevant to the work outcome.
All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
1. Core Units
All fifteen (15) units must be completed.
2. Elective Units
At least two (2) units must be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D278 | CHC40108 | Certificate IV in Aged Care | Qualification |
| J012 | CHC40212 | Certificate IV in Home and Community Care | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
N/A
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