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The nationally recognised Certificate IV in Ageing Support is the perfect course to help build your skills and knowledge to take your aged care career to the next level.
This qualification will develop you professionally to further innovate and develop solutions to empower older people, provide personalised support to people with dementia, facilitate partner relationships with carers and families and provide individualised services that improve the lives of older Australians.
Duration of course
7 months full – time or 12 months part time
Delivery method
Hybrid delivery: virtual, face to face, online and self-paced program
Entry requirements
None
Work placement
120 hours required
Nationally recognised
Funding may be available
This qualification is targeted for those employees and jobs that include specialised tasks and
functions in the aged care sector. Job roles at this level are likely to be required to demonstrate leadership and have some responsibility for small teams, meeting performance targets and proactively contributing to service improvements.
Throughout the qualification you will learn to:
On the completion of this course, you will gain:
Completing this course will provide you with a nationally recognised qualification and the chance to start or further your career in person centred roles such as an:
Subsidised Prices
First qualification
$1,990.00
Second Qualification
$2320.00
Concession
$240.00
Traineeship
$0
Non-subsidised prices
Full-fee
$10,000.00
Funding may be available
We offer various state and territory subsidised training programs to assist you with course fees.
You will be assessed a number of ways. These methods may include:
All students have the opportunity to apply for recognition of prior learning. Please see the IRT Academy Student Handbook located on our resources page for more information on how to apply.
Want to know more?
IRT Academy is a registered training organisation that offers various aged care courses and nationally recognised training. Have more questions about IRT Academy or need help to know whether a CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support is right for you?
We’ve compiled a few of our most frequently asked questions to help you understand everything you need to know.
For those studying in a classroom environment you will be expected to devote approximately 8 hours of home study per week in addition to your classroom hours and 120 hours of work placement. A textbook will be provided and pre-reading is essential before attending classes.
Like choosing any area of study the choice is a personal one for you to make. Aged Care is a rapidly expanding industry where demand for workers will increase as the Australian population increases. The knowledge and skills required by an experienced and more senior Aged Care worker are increasingly being respected by the population as a whole.
Yes, 120 hours of work placement is required in an aged care centre. IRT Academy will assist in organising work placement but can’t guarantee work placement in areas where IRT does not have an aged care centre.
No, there are no prerequisites for this course.
You will be assessed in a number of ways. These methods may include:
Find out everything you need to know, including information about course fees and refunds.
Making a difference in someone’s day is just the beginning
“I’ve always wanted to make a difference in someone’s day, and I now achieve this daily. The satisfaction you get knowing you help the most vulnerable – that’s priceless”
Debrah
Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)
“I love being able to do something for them, have a conversation, bring a smile to their face and a little bit of joy to their day – they have such good stories to
tell”
Ian
Certificate IV in Ageing Support
“I like spending time with the residents, getting a smile on their faces and knowing they’re happy with what i’ve done for them. That’s the most rewarding for me”
Vanessa
Certificate IV in Ageing Support
Whether it’s starting a new career, upskilling your current job or educating your team, IRT Academy can help.
We have been a registered training organisation delivering accredited and non-accredited aged care courses for over 25 years.
We offer guaranteed and arranged work placement in of our IRT Aged Care Centres in order for you to complete your required hours of placement.
Our expert educators have extensive experience working in the industry and training aged and home care staff.
Streamline your learning to employment opportunities by learning with a provider who is also an employer.
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