CHC40108 Certificate IV in Aged Care
This course supplies the skills for those people working in the role of a co-ordinator of services in the field of Aged Care. The course focusses more on skills requred as a manager than the basic care skills which should have been covered at Certificate 3 level. Significant portions of this course may be completed by Distance Education/E-Learning
15 units are selected for this qualification including:
- 11 compulsory units
- 4 elective units
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
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
CHCOHS312A Follow safety procedures for direct care work
Students must demonstrate competency in 4 of the following electives
Electives may vary in order to meet the requirements of specific industry sub groups.
HLTHIR403B Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers
CHCAC410A Collect technical data to support client health care plan
(Note pre-requisite HLTAP301A)
CHCCM404A Undertake case management for clients with complex needs
CHCCS422A Respond holistically to client issues and refer appropriately
CHCCS426A Provide support and care relating to loss and grief
CHCICS404A Plan and provide advanced behaviour support
CHCPA402B Plan for and provide care services using a palliative approach
CHCCS305A Assist clients with medication (Note pre-requisite HLTAP301A)
CHCMH402A Apply understanding of mental health issues and recovery processes
CHCCOM403A Use targeted communication skills to build relationships
| Course Category | Community Services |
| Prerequisites | Certificate III in Aged Care |
| Duration | 6 - 12 Months |
| Payment Plans | Deposit plus Installments |
| RCC/RPL info | RPL/RCC Available |
Run As Required or by Distance/E-learning