Disability Training Services
Certificate IV in Ageing Support
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)This qualification reflects the role of personal care 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 160 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency.
This course can be completed online at your own pace or through virtual classes. The duration of this course is 9-11 months depending on experience and chosen study mode.
Disability Training Services does not offer this course with Government Funding.
Delivery mode
Disability Training Services offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Online
Set your own study schedule and balance study with your other commitments.
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
- Must be 18 years of aged at the time of enrolment
- All students are required to complete a Pre-training review prior to entry into the course. This will ensure that this course is the most appropriate course for you based on your goals and aspirations.
- You must complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy assessment prior to entry. This will demonstrate that you have the appropriate ACSF levels for entry into the course.
- You must have internet access, a computer and access to Microsoft Office
- You must have up to date vaccinations this will include immunisations for the flu, COVID-19 and Hepatitis A and B
- You must have a clear national police check and a current Working with Children Check at the time of placement
- NDIS Orientation Module - Under the NDIS code of Conduct, you are required to have completed the Worker Orientation Module ‘Quality, Safety and You’
- NDIS Workers Screening Check - From 1 February 2021, everyone who works for a Registered NDIS Provider – and some other workers – in ‘risk-assessed roles’ must have clearance to do so
Course fees
Disability Training Services does not offer this course with Government Funding.
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
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...
Residential Care Officer
Residential Care Officers lead personal care work teams at nursing homes, aged care facilities, rehabilitation units, adult care facilities, and gr...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Personal Carer
Personal Carers assist elderly, disabled and vulnerable people with basic home services like cooking, cleaning, grocery shopping, showering, dressi...
Residential Care Worker
Residential Care Workers work at nursing homes, aged care facilities, rehabilitation units, adult care facilities, and group homes. They provide ch...
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...
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...
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...
About Disability Training Services
Our vision and passion is to ensure that individuals in the aged care and disability (NDIS) sectors are supported by qualified staff and people who have the right values. Our courses are designed to teach you best practices so that you are equipped and ready to go once qualified.
We want students who have a passion for empowering our ageing population and those with a disability to be more independent. Working in the aged care and disability sectors can be tough and very task orientated. Bringing empathy into the mix can allow you to become a better carer and connect with your residents and clients.
Having the right attitude is key to a successful career in aged care and disability. If you are joining this industry because you believe it's easy, then this is wrong career for you. Working in the aged care and disability sectors can be tough but rewarding. You have to have passion and the willingness to support clients and residents to achieve their goals.
