Victoria University
1 year full time
Prepare for a rewarding career in aged care with this practical Certificate IV in Ageing Support. Learn to provide compassionate support to older people with complex needs through classroom learning and a 20-day industry work placement.
Applicants must complete a Pre-training Review (PTR) and Literacy and Numeracy assessment to determine suitability. For practical placement purposes, you'll need a current Police Record Check, Working with Children Check, evidence of Influenza Immunisation, and COVID-19 vaccination. An NDIS check may be required by some organisations. Meeting minimum admission requirements does not guarantee entry, as past academic performance and relevant experience may be considered.
The course comprises 18 units: 15 core units and 3 elective units. Core units cover facilitating client interests and rights, empowering older people, coordinating services, implementing interventions for at-risk clients, providing dementia support, individual service planning, personal support needs, independence and wellbeing, carer relationships, working with diverse people, legal and ethical compliance, palliative care, networking and partnerships, healthy body systems, and safe work practices. Elective units include addressing chronic disease needs, mental health support, and First Aid certification.
Victoria University is a leading Australian institution ranked in the top 3% of universities worldwide and #1 for skills development (QILT). VU offers practical, industry-focused learning with 4000+ industry connections. The course was created in consultation with industry partners, ensuring curriculum relevance. VU provides hands-on learning through arranged work placements, teaches with industry-experienced educators, and maintains strong community partnerships to ensure students' skills match regional employment opportunities.
Graduates are prepared for careers in Australia's fastest-growing aged care sector. Potential job titles include home care assistant, community care worker, personal care attendant, residential care worker, and care team leader/supervisor. With this qualification, you may be promoted to supervise a limited number of other workers. Employment opportunities exist across community, healthcare, and residential aged care facilities, with strong growth prospects due to Australia's ageing population.
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