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Certificate IV in Ageing Support

Make a positive impact on someone's life. Get qualified in Ageing Support and join a fast-growing industry. National code: CHC43015. 

To enquire about this course, please call the Future Students team on +61 2 4239 2330 or submit an online enquiry form. 

To apply for this course, please visit the UOW College Application page.

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Australia: 1300 367 869. International: +61 2 4221 3218

Student ?
Domestic
Campus
UOW College Wollongong
Delivery ?
On Campus, Distance
Starts
  • UOW College VET Annual Session 2024
  • UOW College VET Annual Session 2025
Code
UOWCA: 3185

Overview

The CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support (Release 3) will further develop your skills for practice as a support worker, completing specialised tasks and functions in aged services - either in residential, home or community-based environments. 

The course is offered as a traineeship for people new to industry or seeking to upskill their existing Certificate III qualifications. It is designed for students currently working in aged care roles with organisations who can support them through a traineeship*. 

Trainees typically attend class one day per week while working in the industry. Traineeships take up to 12 months to completed, and students will graduate with a Nationally Recognised Qualification. 

The course will focus on enhancing the skills needed to work in Ageing Support, including medication administration, to prepare students for career advancement to a Team Leader or supervisory role. 

You will be required to study 18 units of competency to successfully complete this qualification. The course structure and units of competency are detailed in the course outline. 

This course is only available as a traineeship, and is offered by our pathway provider, UOW College Australia. 

*Subject to meeting eligibility requirements. 

This course is accredited by ASQA for delivery by UOW College Australia (RTO: 91159; CRICOS: 02723D). UOW College Australia is a registered business name of UOWC Ltd (ABN: 14 105 312 329). 

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Pathways

Upon successful completion of this course, you may progress to the HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing* with some credits or directly into the first year of the Bachelor of Nursing.

You can also use this qualification to apply for a range of other bachelor degrees at UOW.

*Subject to meeting entry requirements. 

Admissions information

The procedures governing admission are defined in UOW's Admissions Procedures, the UOW College Admissions Policy, and the Vocational Entry Procedure For additional information, see UOW College Admission Information.

Achieve a minimum result of exit Level 2 in both Literacy and Numeracy online assessment; and

Minimum age 16 years at course enrolment.

    • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

      UOW College encourages course applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, and may offer additional support through the Aunty Linda Cruse Scholarship.

      While studying at UOW College, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students will also have access to support and resources through the Woolyungah Indigenous Centre.

    • Credit for Prior Learning

      If you have undertaken previous study or have relevant work and life experience, you may be eligible for credit towards your VET course, known as recognition of prior learning. Recognition of prior learning requires an assessment of your past learning or work experience for equivalency with the content delivered in your chosen course. Recognition of prior learning can include previous education, work experience, or other relevant training. The eligibility criteria and process for applying for recognition and credit will depend on the course and the nature of your prior learning. For more information see the Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning Policy, related procedures, and the Credit Transfer Arrangements webpage.

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    UOW College fees, payment options, scholarships and loans (as applicable) are outlined on the Domestic student fees & payment options page and International student fees & scholarships page.

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