Are you working within aged care and want to take the next step into a leadership role?

This qualification reflects the role of support workers who complete specialised tasks and functions in aged services; either in residential, home or community based environments and are responsible for the development, facilitation and review of individualised service planning and delivery. 

Duration

2 days a week for 18 months 

To achieve this qualification, you must have completed at least 120 hours of work.

Delivery

Face to face with online elements  

Learn

HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
CHCCOM002 Use communication to build relationships
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance
CHCCCS011 Meet personal support needs
CHCCCS025 Support relationships with carers and families
CHCPRP001 Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems
CHCADV001 Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
CHCAGE001 Facilitate the empowerment of older people
CHCAGE003 Coordinate services for older people
CHCAGE004 Implement interventions with older people at risk
CHCAGE005 Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCCCS006 Facilitate individual service planning and delivery
CHCCCS023 Support independence and well being
CHCPAL001 Deliver care services using a palliative approach
CHCCCS021 Respond to suspected abuse
CHCAGE002 Implement falls prevention strategies  

Career Opportunities

Residential Support Worker, Care Supervisor, Personal Care Worker, Residential Care Officer 

Qualification Achieved

CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support 

Fees

Training subsidised by NSW Government. Eligibility criteria applies. Subject to availability.

This qualification is a NSW Fee Free* course

*Eligibility criteria apply for selected certificates and diplomas.

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Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to enrol in this qualification

Pathway

These units may be used as credit transfers on successful completion to complete other qualifications in the community services training package

Enquire now or call 02 4925 4200 to speak to someone who can guide you through the requirements of the course. Or Enrol Now if a class is listed below at one of our many locations.

Training Locations

Atwea College Cessnock Campus

9B Hall Street Cessnock NSW 2325

There are currently no classes scheduled for this campus please call 02 4925 4200 for further information and details of when the next class will be available

Atwea College Raymond Terrace Campus

15 William Street Raymond Terrace

There are currently no classes scheduled for this campus please call 02 4925 4200 for further information and details of when the next class will be available

Atwea College Cooks Hill Campus

100 Laman Street, Newcastle

There are currently no classes scheduled for this campus please call 02 4925 4200 for further information and details of when the next class will be available

Atwea College Tunucrry Campus

104 Manning Street, Tuncurry

There are currently no classes scheduled for this campus please call 02 4925 4200 for further information and details of when the next class will be available