CHC40108 Certificate IV in Aged Care - ***NOW TAKING ENROLMENTS***
This qualification addresses work primarily in residential facilities within defined organisation guidelines and service plans.
These workers:
- Carry out activities related to maintaining an individual’s well being through personal care and/or other activities of living
- May provide services to individuals with complex needs, and/or work with groups of older people
Work may include training and support to promote independence and community participation, which may be provided as part of activities and programs in a variety of settings including residential and centre-based programs
- Report to service managers and liaise with professionals and other service providers
- May be required to supervise and/or coordinate a limited number of other workers.
Occupational titles may include:
- Accommodation support worker
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- Assistant hostel supervisor
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- Program coordinator – social programs
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Entry requirements
To gain entry into CHC40108 Certificate IV in Aged Care a candidate must be recognised as competent, through a recognised training program or recognition process, against the following compulsory units from CHC30208 Certificate III in Aged Care (or equivalent):
CHCAC318A Work effectively with older people
CHCAC319A Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCCS411A Work effectively in the community sector
CHCICS303A Support individual health and emotional well being
CHCPA301B Deliver care services using a palliative approach
HLTAP301A Recognise healthy body systems in a health care context
PACKAGING RULES
15 units must be selected for this qualification including:
- 11 compulsory units
- 4 elective units
A wide range of elective units is available and may include:
- Relevant electives listed below the compulsory units for this qualification – these electives have been grouped to facilitate selection
- Units of competency to address workplace requirements and packaged at the level of this qualification or higher in Community Services and/or Health Training Packages
- Where appropriate, to address workplace requirements, units of competency packaged at this level or higher in other relevant Training Packages
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Compulsory units
CHCAC412A Provide services to older people with complex needs
(Note pre-requisite CHCAC318A)
CHCAC416A Facilitate support responsive to the specific nature of dementia
CHCAC417A Implement interventions with older people at risk of falls
CHCAD401D Advocate for clients
CHCCS400A Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework
CHCICS401A Facilitate support for personal care needs
CHCICS402A Facilitate individualised plans
CHCINF403C Coordinate information systems
CHCNET404A Facilitate links with other services
CHCORG406A Supervise work
AND one only of the following units:
HLTOHS300A Contribute to OHS processes
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CHCOHS312A Follow safety procedures for direct care work
The importance of culturally aware and respectful practice
All workers undertaking work in the aged care sector need foundation knowledge to inform their work with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and co-workers and with clients and co-workers from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. This foundation must be provided and assessed as part of a holistic approach to delivery and assessment of this qualification. Specific guidelines for assessment of this aspect of competency are provided in the Assessment Guidelines for the Community Services Training Package.
Where work involves a specific focus on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and/or culturally diverse clients or communities, one or both of the following electives is recommended:
HLTHIR403B Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers
HLTHIR404B Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people
Relevant electives
Electives are to be selected in line with specified Packaging Rules. The following grouping of relevant electives is provided to facilitate selection and does not necessarily reflect workplace requirements. Electives may be selected from one or more groups. Employers may specify that certain electives are required to address specific workplace needs.
Client support
CHCAC410A Collect technical data to support client health care plan
(Note pre-requisite HLTAP301A)
CHCCM404A Undertake case management for clients with complex needs
CHCCOM403A Use targeted communication skills to build relationships
CHCCS417A Provide support and care relating to suicide bereavement
CHCCS422A Respond holistically to client issues and refer appropriately
CHCCS426A Provide support and care relating to loss and grief
CHCICS403A Conduct individual assessment
CHCICS404A Plan and provide advanced behaviour support
CHCICS405A Facilitate groups for individual outcomes
CHCICS406A Support client self-management
CHCICS407A Support positive lifestyle
CHCICS408A Provide support to people with chronic disease
CHCICS409A Recognise and respond to suspected abuse of vulnerable people
CHCICS410A Support relationships with carers and families
CHCPA402B Plan for and provide care services using a palliative approach
HLTAP401A Confirm physical health status
Medication and health professional support
CHCCS305A Assist clients with medication (Note pre-requisite HLTAP301A)
CHCCS424A Administer and monitor medications
(Note pre-requisites CHCCS305A, HLTAP301A)
CHCCS425A Support health professional
HLTFA301B Apply first aid
HLTFA402B Apply advanced first aid (Note pre-requisite HLTFA301B)
Working with people with disabilities
CHCDIS301A Work effectively with people with a disability
CHCDIS313A Support people with disabilities who are ageing
CHCDIS405A Facilitate skills development and maintenance
CHCDIS409A Provide services to people with disabilities with complex needs
CHCDIS410A Facilitate community participation and inclusion
CHCDIS411A Communicate using augmentative and alternative communication strategies
Working with people with mental health issues
CHCMH402A Apply understanding of mental health issues and recovery processes
Working with people with alcohol and other drug issues
CHCAOD402A Work effectively in the alcohol and other drugs sector
Leisure and health
CHCRH401A Work effectively in the leisure and health industry
CHCRH402A Undertake leisure and health programming
CHCRH404A Plan, implement and monitor leisure and health programs
Information and technology
BSBINM201A Process and maintain workplace information
BSBWOR204A Use business technology
CHCINF408C Comply with information requirements of the aged care and community care sectors
CHCINF505C Meet statutory and organisation information requirements
Team coordination and supervision
BSBMGT401A Show leadership in the workplace
BSBWOR401A Establish effective workplace relationships
CHCCOM403A Use targeted communication skills to build relationships
CHCCS513A Maintain an effective community sector work environment
CHCORG423A Maintain quality service delivery
TAADEL301C Provide training through instruction and demonstration of work skills
Organisational support
CHCADMIN403C Undertake administrative work
CHCNET301D Participate in networks
Outreach work
CHCCH427A Work effectively with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness
CHCCH522A Undertake outreach work
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