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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
- Language and literacy skills minimum result - 70% in MRC NWR's LLN assessment
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.
- Government funded Skills First: $250 (eligibility criteria applies) CLICK HERE to check your eligibility
- Government funded Skills First with Concession: $50 (eligibility criteria applies) CLICK HERE to check your eligibility
- Full fee for service $3450
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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