ALACC Health College

CHC43015

Certificate IV in Ageing Support

Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)

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.

Delivery mode

ALACC Health College offers this course through the following delivery modes:

On campus

Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Online

Set your own study schedule and balance study with your other commitments.

Classroom based training (face to face/ online) and supervised practical experience in a community and/or residential setting.
Locations
  • 189 Plenty Rd, Preston

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
  • Be at least 18 years’ old
  • Have satisfactorily completed Year 11 or equivalent
Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $0 - $2,700 $15,500 Fees are based on full-time study.
VIC
  • VIC Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the VIC Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
Enquire with a course provider to check your eligibility.
* Fees are indicative only and vary based on your circumstances and eligibility for government funding.
Standard Tuition:
$2,700
Standard Tuition:
$15,500
Full Fee Tuition:
$2,700
Full Fee Tuition:
$15,500
Enquire with ALACC Health College to find out more.
Study mode On Campus / Online
Duration 1200 Hours
Estimated fee* $0 - $2,700 $15,500 Support may be available

Career opportunities

The Certificate IV in Ageing Support will prepare you for the following roles.

Aged Care Team Leader

An Aged Care Team Leader supervises and coordinates the delivery of care services to elderly clients in residential or community settings. You migh...

Avg yearly income $93,600
Entry barriers Low

Residential Care Officer

Residential Care Officers lead personal care work teams at nursing homes, aged care facilities, rehabilitation units, adult care facilities, and gr...

Avg yearly income $62,400
Entry barriers Low

Lifestyle Coordinator

A Lifestyle Coordinator organises activities, events and outings for people living in a care facility. You might work in an aged care facility, a g...

Avg yearly income $70,200
Entry barriers Low

Aboriginal Aged Care Worker

An Aboriginal Aged Care Worker works with Indigenous elders to monitor and improve their health. You might work in a health clinic or community cen...

Avg yearly income $54,600
Entry barriers Low

Aged Care Manager

Aged Care Managers oversee the daily operations and management of aged care facilities, nursing homes, and residential care centres. They manage fi...

Avg yearly income $104,000
Entry barriers Low

Aged Care Worker

Aged Care Workers assist the elderly at aged care facilities or in their own home. They help their clients prepare meals, go shopping, collect medi...

Avg yearly income $62,400
Entry barriers Low

Patient Care Assistant

A Patient Care Assistant provides help to patients during their stay in hospital or other healthcare setting. You might assist with feeding, bathin...

Avg yearly income $57,200
Entry barriers Low

Peer Support Worker

Peer support workers play a key role in the mental health field, offering assistance and encouragement to those living with mental health issues. T...

Avg yearly income $83,200
Entry barriers Low

Personal Carer

Personal Carers assist elderly, disabled and vulnerable people with basic home services like cooking, cleaning, grocery shopping, showering, dressi...

Avg yearly income $62,400
Entry barriers Low

Residential Care Worker

Residential Care Workers work at nursing homes, aged care facilities, rehabilitation units, adult care facilities, and group homes. They provide ch...

Avg yearly income $62,400
Entry barriers Low

Senior Support Worker

A senior support worker takes a leadership role in providing assistance for those in need, including those living with disability and aged citizens...

Avg yearly income $73,840
Entry barriers Low

Support Worker

A support worker provides assistance to those having difficulty living their everyday lives. This aid can come in a variety of forms, including hel...

Avg yearly income $68,900
Entry barriers Low

Trainee Support Worker

A Trainee Support Worker is employed in aged care or disability services to help clients with their daily activities. You might support people in t...

Avg yearly income $52,000
Entry barriers Low

About ALACC Health College

The ALACC Health College, Australia (ALACC) is a private Registered Training Organisation (RTO) that delivers Nationally Recognised Qualifications under the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) levels. We are an aged care, nursing, community and allied health educational institution.

ALACC was founded by the Director - Dr Janet Lawrence who is well qualified and respected in her field of work in the Aged Care Industry. Our programs are delivered by well qualified and experienced trainers. ALACC attracts a large number of both local and international students from a variety of professional backgrounds. Several of ALACC students have progressed to undertake courses at the university, mainly courses related to nursing.