CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support

CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support– Your Gateway to a New Career in Aged Care

If you’re looking to establish a career helping those in their later years of life, then the aged care sector could be for you.

As the quality of life increases, so too does the age expectancy for our population. This has seen a dramatic increase in the need for support workers within the aged care industry with the strong demand only expected to grow. Due to the increased need for aged carers, this industry offers workers a career of longevity, variation and satisfaction.

If you love helping people and are seeking an opportunity for both personal and professional development, Yorke Institute’s CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support in Melbourne can provide you with the skills, knowledge and tools you’ll need to succeed.

Begin the Journey of a Lifetime as an Aged Care Support Worker

If you’re patient, empathetic, compassionate and adaptable, then you have the perfect foundation to start your career in aged care. With the successful completion of a CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support from Yorke Institute, you’ll graduate well-prepared to start your career in ageing support with plenty of job prospects at your door. There are all kinds of roles in aged care where you can make a valuable contribution to the lives of the elderly;

This includes roles such as:

• Aged Care Administrator

• Personal Care Worker

• Respite Worker

• Community Care Worker

• Liaison Officer

• Recreational Officer

• Diversional Therapies Worker

• Activities Coordinator

• Aged Care Coordinator

• Home Care Assistant

• Personal Care Attendant

• Residential Care Worker

• Care Team Leader/Supervisor

Yorke Institute’s CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support is designed for those who are passionate about the well-being of the elderly community and supporting their lifestyle in a range of environments such as at home, in hospital, in aged care homes, community groups and specialist facilities. This course will teach students how to provide tailored care services for elderly people, including those with illness or impairments, and how to develop, facilitate and implement care plans for individuals.

Eligibility for Government Funding

Yorke is an approved provider under the Skills First Program 2021. This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply. To find out if you are eligible for government funding for the CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support, enquire now to talk to one of our expert career advisors.

Study with JobTrainer

If you’re ineligible for government funding or have used up your funding opportunities, you don’t have to miss out on financial support to study. If you’re a Bachelor’s degree or Master’s graduate wishing to study in an industry with skills shortages, then the Government’s new fully-funded JobTrainer program could be for you. JobTrainer offers free and low-fee courses to those aged 17-24 who are looking for work, allowing them to learn skills for jobs in high demand. Contact us today to find out more.

Career Pathway

Everyday is Different in Ageing Support

When working in aged care, no day is ever the same. This career path offers the stability that many seek without the usual 9am-5pm workday. The aged care industry makes for a healthy work/life balance that is equally rewarding as it is challenging, and you’ll never have a dull day as you interact and support many different people from all walks of life.

In order to best accommodate students, Yorke Institute provides flexible study options for students, with weekend and evening classes available to help students complete the course and achieve their goals without needing to compromise.

Industry Connections

Yorke Institute prides itself on its ongoing commitment to the VET training and delivery space. This has forged strong industry links in the health, aged care and disability sectors across Victoria, providing students with a wealth of learning opportunities and job prospects upon graduation.

As a government-funded course, the CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support i is one of the top ten courses with the highest number of government-funded commencements in 2019 and has seen a significant increase of 84 % in training commencements in Metropolitan Melbourne since 2017*.

High-Quality Training

Here at Yorke Institute, our future support service professionals and carers are trained by expert educators so that they are job-ready upon completion and given the foundations they need should they choose to proceed with higher education at university.

Our structured learning provides students with the essential skills and ongoing support they need to achieve their career aspirations and become professional, caring and skilled members of the workforce. Throughout the duration of the Cert IV course, students will gain knowledge and practical experience in providing care with skill and dignity to elderly people with complex needs.

Graduates will learn to:

• Support individual well-being

• Encourage participation in activities

• Assist with daily living activities

• Administer necessary medication and therapy

• Create, implement and monitor personalised care plans

• Work autonomously without direct supervision

• Demonstrate a person-centred approach

• Communicate, comfort and support elderly people

• Provide Palliative and dementia care

• Prevent falls and maintain the safety of aged peoples

• Assess and manage risk

• Ensure health and hygiene standards are maintained

Yorke Institute is a fair and inclusive learning environment for all; people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Course Details:

Aged Care Course in Melbourne

Want to start your career in ageing support? If you’re ready to take the first step, simply contact Yorke Institute today to discuss your eligibility and see where our CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support can take you.

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