Qualification Outline

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21/07/2026 11:12 PM AWST

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Certificate IV in Ageing Support

Certificate IV in Ageing Support

Qualification
National Code:
CHC43015
State Code:
AWM9
TGA Status:
Current
DTWD Status:
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0905 - Human Welfare Studies And Services
Original TGA Release Date
06/08/2015
Approved Date
30/05/2022
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
830
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
4.00
Current Release Date
05/09/2025
VET Act Conditions
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.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AVC89 CHCAGE003 Coordinate services for older people 55 Unit of competency
AVB56 CHCPAL001 Deliver care services using a palliative approach 45 Unit of competency
AVB49 CHCPRP001 Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships 55 Unit of competency
AVC70 CHCCCS006 Facilitate individual service planning and delivery 60 Unit of competency
AVC91 CHCAGE001 Facilitate the empowerment of older people 50 Unit of competency
AVC96 CHCADV001 Facilitate the interests and rights of clients 55 Unit of competency
WG739 HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care 25 Unit of competency
AVC88 CHCAGE004 Implement interventions with older people at risk 70 Unit of competency
AVB80 CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance 70 Unit of competency
AVC66 CHCCCS011 Meet personal support needs 35 Unit of competency
AVC87 CHCAGE005 Provide support to people living with dementia 60 Unit of competency
AVB19 HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems 20 Unit of competency
AVC53 CHCCCS023 Support independence and wellbeing 40 Unit of competency
AVC54 CHCCCS025 Support relationships with carers and families 40 Unit of competency
AVC09 CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people 30 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

At least two (2) units must be completed.

Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AVC76 CHCCCS001 Address the needs of people with chronic disease 50 Unit of competency
AVA36 HLTHPS007 Administer and monitor medications 45 Unit of competency
ODI43 HLTOHC009 Apply and use basic oral health products 40 Unit of competency
ODI59 HLTOHC011 Apply fluoride varnish 30 Unit of competency
AVA37 HLTHPS006 Assist clients with medication 25 Unit of competency
OEI51 HLTAHA039 Assist in the development of meals and menus to meet dietary and cultural requirements 55 Unit of competency
OEI56 HLTAHA042 Assist with screening and management of nutritional risk 70 Unit of competency
OEI27 HLTAHA040 Assist with the monitoring and modification of meals and menus according to individualised plans 45 Unit of competency
AVB18 HLTAAP002 Confirm physical health status 50 Unit of competency
OEH21 CHCPAL004 Contribute to planning and implementation of care services using a palliative approach 50 Unit of competency
OEH23 CHCCCS039 Coordinate and monitor home-based support 30 Unit of competency
AVB72 CHCMGT006 Coordinate client directed services 70 Unit of competency
OCE46 BSBLDR411 Demonstrate leadership in the workplace 45 Unit of competency
AVC69 CHCCCS007 Develop and implement service programs 55 Unit of competency
OEH32 CHCDIS014 Develop and use strategies for communication with augmentative and alternative communication systems 55 Unit of competency
AVB76 CHCMGT001 Develop, implement and review quality framework 85 Unit of competency
OEI01 CHCDIS017 Facilitate community participation and social inclusion 50 Unit of competency
OEI10 CHCCCS034 Facilitate independent travel 35 Unit of competency
OEI04 CHCDIS018 Facilitate ongoing skills development using a person-centred approach 50 Unit of competency
OEH25 CHCCCS038 Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support 125 Unit of competency
OEM32 TAEDEL412 Facilitate workplace-based learning 25 Unit of competency
AVZ82 HLTFSE001 Follow basic food safety practices 25 Unit of competency
OEH38 CHCCCS033 Identify and report abuse 65 Unit of competency
OCE26 BSBSTR402 Implement continuous improvement 35 Unit of competency
OEH35 CHCAGE008 Implement falls prevention strategies 40 Unit of competency
ODI42 HLTOHC008 Inform and support patients and groups about oral health 40 Unit of competency
OCE19 BSBLDR413 Lead effective workplace relationships 40 Unit of competency
AVC67 CHCCCS010 Maintain a high standard of service 30 Unit of competency
OCF18 BSBOPS301 Maintain business resources 15 Unit of competency
WG740 HLTWHS003 Maintain work health and safety 40 Unit of competency
AVC07 CHCDIV003 Manage and promote diversity 40 Unit of competency
OCG31 BSBFIN501 Manage budgets and financial plans 65 Unit of competency
AVB75 CHCMGT002 Manage partnership agreements with service providers 40 Unit of competency
WG741 HLTWHS004 Manage work health and safety 40 Unit of competency
AVB92 CHCINM001 Meet statutory and organisation information requirements 85 Unit of competency
OEM16 TAEDEL414 Mentor in the workplace 30 Unit of competency
OEJ59 CHCPAS003 Plan for the provision of pastoral and spiritual care 30 Unit of competency
AVC01 CHCEDU002 Plan health promotion and community intervention 30 Unit of competency
OCE30 BSBINS201 Process and maintain workplace information 20 Unit of competency
AVC08 CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety 30 Unit of competency
OCD29 HLTAID014 Provide Advanced First Aid 25 Unit of competency
OCD30 HLTAID011 Provide First Aid 18 Unit of competency
OEH42 CHCAGE012 Provide food service 20 Unit of competency
AVC60 CHCCCS017 Provide loss and grief support 40 Unit of competency
AVA11 HLTOHC004 Provide or assist with oral hygiene 30 Unit of competency
OEK47 CHCPAS004 Provide pastoral and spiritual care 55 Unit of competency
OEI03 CHCDIS019 Provide person-centred services to people with disability with complex needs 85 Unit of competency
AVC59 CHCCCS018 Provide suicide bereavement support 40 Unit of competency
OEI30 HLTAHA035 Provide support in dysphagia management 45 Unit of competency
AVC58 CHCCCS019 Recognise and respond to crisis situations 40 Unit of competency
AVB79 CHCLLN001 Respond to client language, literacy and numeracy needs 35 Unit of competency
AVC51 CHCCCS026 Transport individuals 10 Unit of competency
ODI61 HLTOHC010 Use basic oral health screening tools 30 Unit of competency
OCE05 BSBTEC201 Use business software applications 55 Unit of competency
AVC31 CHCCOM002 Use communication to build relationships 45 Unit of competency
AVC85 CHCAOD001 Work in an alcohol and other drugs context 55 Unit of competency
OEK15 CHCSET003 Work with forced migrants 50 Unit of competency
ODJ30 CHCSOH013 Work with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness 80 Unit of competency
AVB69 CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues 50 Unit of competency
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

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

(TR10070) COMMUNITY CARE WORK (LEVEL 4) Traineeship