Certificate IV in Ageing Support
The aged and home care sector is one of Australia’s largest and fastest growing service industries.
Course Summary
Outline
The aged and home care sector is one of Australia’s largest and fastest growing service industries. In 2015, 130,200 persons were employed as Nursing Support and Personal Care workers and it estimated that up to another 250,200 more workers will be required by 2020. Australia is experiencing a demographic change due to our ever growing ageing population. Projections suggest that Australia’s population aged 65 yrs and older will account for 18.85% of the population in 2031.
This qualification will give you the skills and knowledge to provide person-centred support to people who may require support due to ageing. With industry moving to follow individualised plans to provide a person-centred approach, you will learn how to be a leader, facilitate the empowerment of older people, support independence and wellbeing and address the needs of people with chronic disease.
Details
Study Mode
Full Time
Full Time
Delivery
Face to Face
Online
Face to Face
Online
College
Kirana Colleges
Kirana Colleges
Duration
12 months
12 months
Recognition
Nationally Recognised Training
Nationally Recognised Training
Level of Qualification
Certificate IV
Certificate IV
Start Date
Start of Year
Start of Year
Payment Options
Upfront
Pay in Installments
Funding Available
Upfront
Pay in Installments
Funding Available
Campus Location
Sydney Olympic Park, NSW
Sydney Olympic Park, NSW
Pricing
The college will be able to advise you regarding pricing and possible fee subsidies. Hit the apply now button below to find out more!
Eligible students may be able to take advantage of government funding.
The college will be able to advise you regarding pricing and possible fee subsidies. Hit the apply now button below to find out more!
Eligible students may be able to take advantage of government funding.
Essential Entry Requirements
High School
Course Admission Requirements
It is preferred that the students have obtained a minimum of an Australian Senior Secondary School Certificate or equivalent.
Students are required to pass a Working with Children/Vulnerable People Check (including Police Clearance) in the state or territory that they are working in prior to commencing work placement.
The college also has a student selection process in place that is designed to ensure that you are enrolled in the qualification that best meets your needs.
Course Subjects
Subjects in this course include:
Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
Facilitate the empowerment of older people
Coordinate services for older people
Implement interventions with older people at risk
Provide support to people living with dementia
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Job Outcomes
Aged Care Activity Worker, Assistant Hostel Supervisor, Care Supervisor, Community Program Coordinator, Coordinator of Volunteers (Services to older people), Personal Care Worker, Residential Care Worker, Support Worker
Salaries
The average salary from job outcomes from this course is approximately $1,246
Industries
The top industries employing people with qualifications in this course are Health Care & Social Assistance, Public Administration & Safety and Administrative & Support Services.