Certificate IV in Ageing Support – CHC43015
Course Description
Certificate IV in Ageing Support outlines the duties of support workers engaged in specialised tasks within aged services, whether in residential, home, or community settings. These workers assume accountability for their own work within specified organisational frameworks and ensure high-quality service provision by crafting, facilitating, and evaluating personalised service plans. Additionally, they may be tasked with demonstrating leadership and overseeing the performance of others within defined parameters.
If you need more details about our Certificate IV in Aged Care, get in touch with us today.
Occupational titles may include:
- Residential care worker
- Support worker (Community Services)
- Care supervisor / Team Leader
- Personal caregiver
- Personal care worker/assistant
- Residential Care worker
- Care Team Leader
Certificate IV in Ageing Support is delivered via a blended model, predominantly offered using electronic-based delivery, with trainers/assessors being available Monday – Friday between 8:30 am – 4:30 pm through email and/or telephone.
- Rolling intake, start anytime!
- Online delivery for 18 units of competency
- Simulated workshops held at our training locations, if required (as timetabled)
- The opportunity to attend weekly trainer-led study support sessions via Zoom for the duration of your course
- Self-paced (up to 12 months to complete)
- Workplace logbook of 120 hours
The target learner for Certificate IV in Ageing Support is typically an adult wanting to commence working in the aged care or home care industry. The target learner’s entry requirements for this course must:
- be over 15 years of age, and no longer attending secondary school
- must hold the Certificate III in Individual Support (or superseded qualification)
- be an existing worker in the Aged Care industry
- obtain a security clearance*
- ability to undertake vocational placement, which includes manual handling tasks
- undertake Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) Skills Indicator assessment questionnaire
- have technological skills to undertake computer/online work and have access to a computer and software with the following minimum specifications – Microsoft Windows XP or later, or Mac OS X or above; Microsoft Office or equivalent/Adobe Acrobat Reader/Adobe Flash Player/Up to date internet browser
Please be advised that the following documents will be required to be submitted with your enrolment for the Certificate 4 in Aged Care Online
- Proof of ID: a colour copy of a passport or driver’s licence.
- Unique Student Identification Number (USI)
- Evidence of the Certificate III in Individual Support (or superseded qualification)
- Color copy of Certificates and Statement Results for any previously attained or partially completed qualifications completed in or recognized in Australia If you do not hold a USI number or have forgotten your USI number, please visit the link provided below: https://www.usi.gov.au/students/create-usi
Course Structure
Certificate IV in Ageing Support Online course is made up of 18 units of competency (15 core, 3 elective) which reflect the needs of industry.
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
| CHCADV001 | Facilitate the interests and rights of clients |
| CHCAGE001 | Facilitate the empowerment of older people |
| CHCAGE003 | Coordinate services for older people |
| CHCAGE004 | Implement interventions with older people at risk |
| CHCAGE005 | Provide support to people living with dementia |
| CHCCCS006 | Facilitate individual service planning and delivery |
| CHCCCS011 | Meet personal support needs |
| CHCCCS023 | Support independence and well-being |
| CHCCCS025 | Support relationships with careers and families |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
| CHCLEG003 | Manage legal and ethical compliance |
| CHCPAL001 | Deliver care services using a palliative approach |
| CHCPRP001 | Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships |
| HLTAAP001 | Recognize healthy body systems |
| HLTWHS002 | Follow safe work practices for direct client care |
| CHCAGE002 | Implement falls prevention strategies |
| CHCCCS010 | Maintain a high standard of service |
| CHCCOM002 | Use communication to build relationships |
To receive an award for the Certificate 4 in Aged Care Online qualification, students are required to complete all units listed above as competent and meet the requirements of at least 120 hours of vocational placement within a period of 12 months.
So, if you are still searching for a provider of the CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support course, it’s time to end your search and get in touch with us.
Vocational Placement
All students will be required to complete either a vocational placement logbook or, if an existing worker, a workplace logbook of at least 120 hours of direct care within an approved aged care facility or community services organisation. Getmycourse has a partnership with leading aged care providers with whom we will coordinate your placement. For those who do not wish to attend Getmycourse’s selected placement, you will have the opportunity, in coordination with Getmycourse, to source your own alternative vocational work placement location.
It is a requirement to obtain security clearance* before you can commence your placement.
Vocational placement is structured workplace learning; a vocational placement student log book is developed to support you to meet the requirements of all tasks to be completed during your placement. Vocational Placement is an important part of the program that has been designed for students to apply the theoretical knowledge gained to a practical level in a workplace environment. This practical approach to learning will prepare students to ease into 120 hours of on-the-job training required to gain the qualification. All students undertaking vocational placement will be required to organize their own transportation to and from the vocational placement host organisation’s facility.
*Security Clearances: Some qualifications require a security clearance (e.g., police check, valid blue card and/or yellow card) in order for the student to be eligible to undertake practical and/or vocational placement. Additionally, individual host organizations may have different requirements regarding vaccinations. Please discuss these with our Administration Team during the enrolment process and/or refer to the Getmycourse website for more information. Please note there are mandatory vaccination requirements within each state and it is up to the student to ensure they are complying with their own state, territory legislation and workplace organization policies and procedures.
How many units and what mix of core vs elective units does the course include?
The qualification requires completion of 18 units in total: typically 15 core units and 3 elective units.
Is there a mandatory practical/work-placement requirement?
Yes, you will be required to complete a minimum of around 120 hours of vocational placement or direct client-care work in an approved aged-care or community setting.
What prior qualification or experience do I need before enrolling?
Entry typically requires holding a Certificate III in Individual Support (or a related qualification) or being an existing aged-care worker. You also should complete a Language, Literacy & Numeracy (LLN) assessment.
Can I study this qualification online, or is face-to-face required?
At Get My Course, we offer blended delivery: online self-paced study plus workshops or simulated training sessions, in addition to the placement.
What kinds of specialised skills will I gain that go beyond basic support work?
Skills include supporting older people with dementia, implementing falls-prevention strategies, working with people at risk, coordinating services, empowering older people, ethical/legal compliance, and using a palliative approach.
Is the qualification nationally recognised and valid across Australia?
Yes, the CHC43015 is a nationally recognised qualification under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) and is recognised across states/territories.
What pathways are there after completing this Certificate IV?
After completion you may choose to advance your career through a Diploma (for example in community services or leadership) or specialise further in aged-care or allied sectors.
How flexible is the study timeframe and what’s a typical duration?
Duration tends to vary: many providers offer completion in about 11-15 months full-time (including placement). With prior experience or RPL, this may be shorter.
How does this qualification differ from the Certificate III in Individual Support?
The Certificate III covers foundational skills for support workers; this Certificate IV moves into more specialised, supervisory, and complex care roles — including leadership, coordination and working with higher-needs clients.
What career opportunities can I pursue after completing Certificate IV in Ageing Support?
Upon completing your CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support with Get My Course, you'll be qualified for in-demand roles such as a Personal Care Supervisor, Care Team Leader, Residential Care Officer, or Support Worker in aged care homes and community services, empowering you to lead and deliver exceptional care to older Australians.
