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Ageing Support

This course reflects on the role of a Support Worker who completes specialised tasks and functions in Aged Care service, either in residential, home or community based environments.

Workers may be required to demonstrate leadership and have limited responsibility for the organisation. 

Our classes are delivered using a combination of face to face and online learning.

Our contracted Trainers have long standing arrangements with MRC North West Region and deliver our Qualifications and Language, Literacy and Numeracy program.

Students are also required to complete 120 hours practical work-placement. Migrant Resource Centre North West Region, on the student's behalf, will organise and place each student at a designated facility & community centre.

Course code: CHC43015

Course length: 30+ weeks

120 hours of work placement

New semester starting soon, Register your interest.

National Code Title Core/Elective/ Specialisation
CHCCCS023 Support independence and well being Core
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people Core
HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems Core
CHCAGE005 Provide Support to people with dementia Core
CHCAGE001 Facilitate the empowerment of people with a disability Core
CHCCCS011 Meet personal support needs Core
CHCPAL001 Deliver care services using a palliative approach Core
CHCCCS025 Support relationships with carers and families Core
CHCAGE003 Coordinate services for older people Core
CHCAGE004 Implement interventions with older people at risk Core
CHCCCS006 Facilitate individual service planning and delivery Core
CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance Core
CHCPRP001 Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships Core
CHCCCS017 Provide loss and grief support Elective
CHCCOM002 Use communication to build relationships Elective
CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues Elective

Entry requirements

Career pathway

Occupational titles may include:

  • Accommodation support worker
  • Care assistant
  • Care service employees
  • Care worker
  • Community care worker
  • Community house worker
  • Community support worker
  • Support worker
  • Field officer
  • Home care assistant
  • In-home respite worker
  • Nursing assistant
  • Personal care assistant
  • Personal care giver
  • Personal care worker
  • Residential care worker

Course outcome

Upon completion of this qualification, you will receive the nationally recognised CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support along with a statement of attainment for the completion of each individual unit.

Fees

Due to the current COVID-19 restrictions, we have waived the fees for Government funded students to help our community and make it easier for people to renew their skills or start a new career.

MRCNWR students who do not qualify for government funding can apply for a payment plan to study. MRCNWR follow option 3 of AQTF condition 5 - that the RTO does not charge any upfront fees over $1500

Students must complete a mandatory work placement (a total of 120 hours) when nearing or completing the learning and assessment requirements of the course. The MRCNWR Student Support Team will assist you in finding a suitable workplace agreement.

 Register your interest.

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1300 67 6044

inforto@mrcnorthwest.org.au

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