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About the course
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 who take responsibility for their own outputs and maintain quality service delivery through the development, facilitation and review of individualised service planning and delivery.
- Information Session: Upon application of enrolment and USI Transcript
- Course duration: 19 months*
- Online Workshops: Fortnightly Evening Classes Mondays, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
- Location: Online trainer led virtual classroom
- Work experience/placement: Minimum 120 hours as part of your normal workplace practices
- Trainer/Assessor: Sasha Dinic
- Cost: This training is subsidised by the NSW Government Smart and Skilled Funding. Student contribution fees may apply.
*Course duration subject to change dependent upon industry experience.
Who should enrol
Compassionate, dedicated, eager individuals who are employed within any aged care related role who want to make a difference in the lives of our beloved elderly.
Learning outcomes
Successful completion of this course will enable you to gain a nationally accredited full Qualification in Ageing and Support. You will learn to support the independence and wellbeing of older people, as well as their relationships with carers and families.
Additionally, you will learn to facilitate the empowerment and interests of older people, how to coordinate services for them, implement interventions, support their wellbeing and health; as well as provide personal individual support and care for your clients.
Attendance, study load and student support
You will be required to:
- Attend all scheduled classes, submit simulated activities, this includes 3-hour virtual classroom every 2 weeks, spanning 19 months.
- Actively engage and participate in e-learning in accordance with the timelines indicated in your Training Plan/Competency Record.
- Undertake self-directed learning activities, including individual research in your own time (estimated at 10 – 15 hours per unit of competency for the average learner). Details and expectations on these activities will be provided in your individual training plan; and
- Undertake theory and practical assessment activities (approximately 20 - 25 hours per unit of competency).
- Complete a logbook and reflection journal containing minimum of 120 hours work placement – see specific details listed below in Work experience/placement section of this brochure.
Details and expectations of activities will be provided in individual training plans. Student support is available by appointment with your Trainer/Assessor as required.
Work experience/placement
- Complete a minimum of 120 hours of reflection within your current workplace.
- Learners are expected to reflect on their current work practices aligning with their units of study for a minimum of 120 hours over the duration of the course.
- The Trainer/Assessor will require each learner to complete a reflection journal based on their experiences along with requesting a supervisor’s evaluation to identify skills strengths and development opportunities.
Assessment
Assessments will include a range of activities including role plays, simulations, written tasks, oral questions, projects and recorded observations in the workplace or simulated environments.
Entry requirements
Wesley Vocational Institute has set the following entry requirements for enrolment in this course:
- Employed within the aged care sector.
- Proof of employment status - position description and/or resume.
- Be an Australian/New Zealand citizen or Australian Permanent Resident or Humanitarian visa holder.
- NSW residency or employed by NSW employer.
- Satisfactory level of language, literacy, numeracy and digital capability.
- Access to a computer with Microsoft 365 or similar applications and reliable internet and browser.
- Ability to commit to attendance and study load requirements for this course.
- Support and endorsement from your employer.
Course fees
This training is subsidised by NSW Government Smart and Skilled Funding. Student fees may apply. Visit www.smartandskilled.nsw.gov.au for further information and contact us to find out if you are eligible for fee concessions. All course material is provided and inclusive with course fee.
How to apply
Step 1: Click here to apply.
Step 2: A WVI representative will contact you with information session details.
Step 3: WVI representative will provide you with your Smart and Skilled eligibility notification.
Step 4: Attend WVI information session and complete mandatory language, literacy, numeracy and digital (LLND) assessment.
Step 5: Upon completion of the LLND, a WVI representative will advise of the next steps of your enrolment.
Enrolment documentation
- Unique Student Identifier (USI) number (apply here usi.gov.au)
- Photo ID (e.g. driver’s license, photo card, passport)
- Medicare card
- Visa and or evidence of residency in NSW
- Proof of eligible welfare payment e.g. Centrelink income statement – if applicable
- Copies of qualifications or access to usi.gov.au transcript to request Credit Transfer (for equivalent units of competencies)
Other important information
Participant numbers for this course are strictly capped to ensure optimal learning conditions. Please contact us on 1800 676 039 if you have any questions.
CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support
- CHCAGE003 Coordinate services for older people
- CHCAGE004 Implement interventions with older people at risk
- CHCADV001 Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
- CHCPAL001 Deliver care services using a palliative approach
- CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance
- CHCCCS025 Support relationships with carers and families
- CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
- CHCCCS023 Support independence and wellbeing
- HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems
- HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
- CHCPRP001 Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
- CHCCCS006 Facilitate individual service planning and delivery
- CHCAGE005 Provide support to people living with dementia
- CHCAGE001 Facilitate the empowerment of older people
- CHCCCS011 Meet personal support needs
- CHCCOM002 Use communication to build relationships**
- CHCHCS002 Coordinate and monitor home based support**
- CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues**
**Elective units of competency are subject to change dependant on industry need.
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