CHC40102 Certificate IV in Aged Care Work
Qualification: Certificate IV (AQF)
Training Package: CHC02 Community Services
TAFE NSW Course No: 4481
This course is for people who are employed in aged care work or have prior experience in aged care work who want to develop their knowledge and skills in this area. It does not qualify you to provide direct care services to clients. For this, you should complete a CHC30102 Certificate III in Aged Care Work or a CHC30202 Certificate III in Home and Community Care.
When you finish this course you will be able to competently undertake autonomous work and team leadership within aged care residential and centre- based services. Specifically, you will learn how to:
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assess service needs of older people with complex needs,
* plan and monitor service delivery,
* undertake relevant administrative work, plan and conduct group activities,
* implement and monitor OH&S policies and procedures,
* conduct recreation programs for older people, and
* organise an effective work environment.
You should be aware that if clinical placement in a public or private hospital or medical facility is part of this course, you may need to undergo occupational screening and be vaccinated against infectious diseases. See attached Evident of Protection Guidelines for GPs form and Notice to students .
Career Opportunities: Team leader, house or unit supervisor, field worker, volunteer co-ordinator, recreation activity officer or day activity worker.
Articulation: This course aligns to the Community Services Training Package and has recognition across a range of community service sectors including community and welfare services, aged care, disability services, leisure, and health. When you finish this course you may be eligible for advanced standing in other qualifications from the Community Services Training Package.
Entry Requirements: NSW School Certificate (or equivalent, from another educational authority) and significant industry experience providing personal care.
Selection Criteria: Your application will be assessed using the following selection criteria:
Evidence of ability to complete the course, based on:
C1 Your previous education and training (Part C in application form - up to 20 points);
C2 Your paid or unpaid work experience (up to 20 points);
C3 Your life and community experience (up to 20 points).
Demonstrated relevance of the course:
D1 Relevance of course to your career plans and goals (Part D in application form - up to 15 points);
D2 Knowledge of the career area (up to 15 points).
Other factors relating to any previous disadvantages that may be taken into account in the selection process (Part E in application form - up to 10 points).
Selection Method: Your selection into this course will be based on the information provided on the TAFE NSW Course Application Form.
| Competency Units/Modules | |
| Core: | |
| 4481J | Workplace learning aged care work IV |
| CHCAC12C | Provide services to an older person with complex needs |
| CHCAC6C | Support the older person to meet their emotional and psychosocial needs |
| CHCAC7C | Plan and monitor service delivery plans |
| CHCADMIN3B | Undertake administrative work |
| CHCCOM3C | Utilise specialist communication skills to build strong relationships |
| CHCCS2C | Deliver and develop client service |
| CHCCS301A | Work within a legal and ethical framework |
| CHCGROUP3C | Plan and conduct group activities |
| CHCINF2B | Maintain organisation's information systems |
| CHCOHS401A | Implement and monitor OHS policies and procedures for a work place |
| CHCORG5B | Maintain an effective work environment |
| Elective: | |
| CHCAC15A | Provide care support which is responsive to the specific nature of dementia |
| CHCCS405A | Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers |
| SRCCRO009A | Conduct a recreation program for older persons |
| BSZ404A | Train small groups |
| CHCAD1C | Advocate for clients |
| CHCCD1B | Support community participation |
| CHCCD2B | Provide community education projects |
| CHCCD4C | Develop and implement community programs |
| CHCCD5C | Develop community resources |
| CHCCS303A | Provide physical assistance with medication |
| CHCCS304A | Assist with self medication |
| CHCCS409A | Meet the dietary and nutritional needs of clients in a culturally appropriate manner |
| CHCCS6B | Assess and deliver services to clients with complex needs |
| CHCINF7B | Meet information needs of the community |
| CHCNET2B | Maintain effective networks |
| CHCORG25B | Recruit and co-ordinate volunteers |
| CHCPA02A | Plan for and provide care services using a palliative approach |
| CHCPOL2A | Contribute to policy development |
| CHCPOL3A | Undertake research activities |
| CHCRH2A | Leisure and health programming |
| HLTFA1A | Apply basic First Aid |
| HLTFA2A | Apply advanced First Aid |
| 4482C | Recognition - community services unit |
| 4482D | Recognition - community services unit |
| 4482E | Recognition - community services unit |
| CHCAC3C | Orientation to aged care work |
| CHCCS401A | Facilitate co-operative behaviour |
| CHCOHS302A | Participate in safety procedures for direct care work |
| CHCRH1B | Orientation to work in the leisure and health industry |
| CHCRH3B | Develop leisure and recreation programs for clients with special needs |
| CHCRH4B | Co-ordinate, implement and monitor leisure and health programs |
| CHCDIS1C | Orientation to disability work |
| CHCDIS2C | Maintain an environment designed to empower people with disabilities |
| CHCDIS3C | Provide services to people with disabilities |
| CHCDIS4B | Design procedures for support |
| CHCDIS6C | Plan and implement community integration |
| 1851G | Industry orientation |
| 3223A | Senior first aid |
| 4476Z | Workplace learning in disability - III |
| 4995B | Foundation skills for community serv. 1 |
| HLTFS7A | Follow basic food safety practices |
Applying and Enrolling: This course is available to people already working in the Aged Care industry. For more information ring 131601.
