Certificate IV in Aged Care CHC40108

Certificate IV in Aged Care CHC40108

This course provides students with the practical skills to plan, develop, implement and monitor programs and services for older people. Students learn to assess the needs of older people and plan and conduct group and recreation programs for older people. They also learn how to monitor services, implement and monitor health and safety policies and procedures and organise an effective work environment.
Occupational titles may include: Accommodation support worker; Assistant hostel supervisor; Care supervisor; Care team leader; Day activity worker; Hostel supervisor; Personal care worker; Program coordinator—social programs; Support worker; Case manager.

Course Modules:

The Certificate IV in Aged Care consists of 15 units of competency—11 core units and 4 electives. The choice of elective units will be discussed at the first class.

11 Core units:
CHCAC412A Provide services to older people with complex needs
CHCAC416A Facilitate support responsive to the nature of dementia
CHCAC417A Implement interventions with older people at risk of falls
CHCAD401D Advocate for clients
CHCCS400A Work within a relevant legal & ethical framework
CHCICS401A Facilitate support for personal care needs
CHCICS402A Facilitate individualised plans
CHCINF403C Coordinate information systems
CHCNET404A Facilitate links with other services
CHCORG406A Supervise work
HLTOHS300A Contribute to OHS processes.

Course Prerequisite

Certificate III in Aged Care; Certificate III in Home & Community Care or equivalent workplace skills and experience.

If you are currently employed (casually, part time or full time) in the aged care/community care industry, government funding of $1000 may be available to support your training costs. To be eligible to receive an incentive payment, you must meet all of the following criteria:

• be an Australian citizen or permanent resident; and
• be employed on a full time, part time or casual basis providing some direct care in and by an eligible aged care service:
  • at the commencement or your training (in order to receive the commencement payment - $500);
  • at the successful completion of your training and during your training (in order to receive the completion payment - $500);
• have a commitment to working in the aged care sector; and
• commence an eligible training course between 1 July 2010 and 30 June 2014.

If not eligible for the government incentive payment, the course cost can by paid by 3 instalments.

Start Date: Monday 11 February 2013
Sessions: Monday evenings (Plus 2 Saturdays)
Time: 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Location: Narrabeen Annex - 1525 Pittwater Rd, North Narrabeen, 2101
Duration: This course will be held during Terms 1 & 2, 2013
Course cost: $1699 payable by 3 instalments ($1000 government funding available - eligibility conditions apply)

For further information or to apply for a place in this course, please contact Fran Butterworth on 9970 1007 or email fran@nbcc.nsw.edu.au. Payment option by three instalments available.

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