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COVID-19: Yorke will continue to run F2F classes to upskill students under directives of DET while observing strict social distancing measures for the health and safety of staff and students. We will also be supporting students affected by coronavirus with online learning.
Yorke Institute – Your Gateway to a New Career in Aged Care
About the Course
Yorke Institute’s Program CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support is designed for those with a burning passion to provide personal, leisure and emotional support to people whose capacity for independent living is at risk. In particular the aged and those with disabilities.
By undertaking this nationally recognised qualification, learners will be provided with the knowledge and confidence required to care for members of the community including:
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Supporting overall individual health and well-being
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Providing personal care, support and encouragement for participating in activities
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Assisting with daily living activities
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Creating, implementing and monitoring individualised care plans
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Supporting the elderly or disabled in their homes or in a community setting
On completion of this qualification, you will have a variety of employment opportunities, in particular working within the health and community industry at hospitals, nursing homes, aged care facilities and community centres.
Career Pathway
Academic PathwayCHC43015 – Certificate IV in Ageing Support |
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CHC53415 – Diploma of Leisure and Health |
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Career Pathway from completing CHC43015 – Certificate IV in Ageing SupportBecome a Disability Officer-Day Support, Activities Officer, Community Leisure Officer, Diversional Therapy Assistant, Leisure and Recreational Officer, Personal Care Worker (PCA) and more! |
The Yorke Experience: Providing you with a direction in your journey
A pre-training review to assess course suitability and entry level for each individual will be conducted. This may result in a recommended learning pathway to help you meet course specific requirements and any other prerequisites.
We offer guidance and support
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Our courses are structured with due dates and a realistic number of assessments to assist you to complete the course requirements with ease.
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On campus learning provides students with face to face contact and offers the opportunity to study in an inclusive and supportive environment.
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We will find you placements with our partnering providers.
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we can assist you in finding work through our job network including the placement providers.
We see you through to completion
We support you with resources that will enrich your learning experience and support successful completion of the course which may include:
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You will be required to attend all scheduled classes, work placements and submit assessments in a timely manner and achieve competent results for all units in order to receive your qualification.
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You must have completed at least 120 hours of work placement.
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Yorke will organise your work placements with our partner providers however before commencing your placement, you must provide Yorke with a police check and a signed contract between you, Yorke and the providers.
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Mentoring from trainers.
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Additional classes, tutorials and workshops.
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Computer and technology support from the trainer if necessary.
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Referral to external support services.
Yorke will provide additional support for any students experiencing:
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Disability and access issues;
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Language barriers;
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Language, literacy and numeracy issues;
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Employment issues; and/or
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Any other issues that may affect their ability to achieve their training goals.
Additional support services to students will be provided where it is necessary to enable students to participate in the same way as any other person regardless of whether support services have been required.
Where there is perceived difficulty in achieving learning goals, the trainer will discuss these issues with the student. The student will be provided with information about possible alternative pathways, additional tools and resources available, and options and choices for accessing a supportive network. The information provided will vary depending on the individual needs of the student.
Program Completion Requirements
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You will be required to attend all scheduled classes, work placements and submit assessments in a timely manner and achieve competent results for all units in order to receive your qualification.
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You must have completed at least 120 hours of work placement.
Eligibility for funding under Skills First Program 2022
Yorke is an approved provider under the Skills First Program for 2022. This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply. To find out if you’re eligible for finding to enroll in this course please refer to the eligibility criteria.
Intakes
For details of the next intake or to find out if you are eligible for government funding, call Yorke Institute now on 03 9042 0231.



National Code and Title |
CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support |
Practical Delivery Sites |
Domestic Students
International students
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Duration of program |
32 weeks (28 tuition weeks and up to 4 weeks of holidays) |
Learning and assessment |
The course 32 weeks is broken into time for training, learning and assessment activities and holidays.
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Selection Requirement |
The qualification guidelines state that there are no formal pre-requisites or entry requirements for this program, but Yorke Institute requires that applicants:
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LLN Assessment |
Applicants must:
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Delivery Mode |
Blended with online learning and face to face for practical tasks in a simulated environment. Practical tasks are conducted in our Melbourne based city campus.Traineeship programs are conducted online and at work sites for practical tasks.There is also self-study and completion of a work placement of 120 hours work placement at an approved workplace. |
The Certificate IV Ageing Support requires the completion of 18 Units ( including 15 core and 3 elective units). Yorke Institute has pre-selected the following electives that students will complete. In addition, To achieve this qualification you MUST complete at least 120 hours of work placement as detailed in the assessment requirements of the units of competency
Program Units 18 units (15 core units and 3 elective units).
The latest release of the qualification and packaging rules can be found at the following link: https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/CHC43015
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Unit Description |
Core/Elective |
CHCADV001 |
Facilitate the interests and rights of clients |
Core |
CHCAGE001 |
Facilitate the empowerment of older people |
Core |
CHCAGE003 |
Coordinate services for older people |
Core |
CHCAGE004 |
Implement interventions with older people at risk |
Core |
CHCAGE005 |
Provide support to people living with dementia |
Core |
CHCCCS006 |
Facilitate individual service planning and delivery |
Core |
CHCCCS011 |
Meet personal support needs |
Core |
CHCCCS023 |
Support independence and well being |
Core |
CHCCCS025 |
Support relationships with carers and families |
Core |
CHCDIV001 |
Work with diverse people |
Core |
CHCLEG003 |
Manage legal and ethical compliance |
Core |
CHCPAL001 |
Deliver care services using a palliative approach |
Core |
CHCPRP001 |
Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships |
Core |
HLTAAP001 |
Recognise healthy body systems |
Core |
HLTWHS002 |
Follow safe work practices for direct client care |
Core |
CHCDIS009 |
Facilitate Ongoing Skills Development Using A Person-Centred Approach |
Elective |
CHCDIS007 |
Facilitate the Empowerment of People with Disability |
Elective |
CHCCOM002 |
Use communication to build relationships |
Elective |
Yorke has placement partnerships with several Nursing centres in Victoria
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ACSAG
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BaptCare Karana
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Lutheran Aged Care
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Mercy Health
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REDHS
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Regis Shenley
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Yooralla
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