Make a real difference in people’s lives with a career in aged care. The Certificate IV in Ageing Support equips you with the practical skills and compassionate approach needed to support older individuals with dignity and care.
Through hands-on training and industry-relevant learning, you’ll gain expertise in personal care, health monitoring, mobility support, and more, preparing you for meaningful, in-demand roles across the aged care sector.
Learn more about what you’ll study, how the course is delivered, and where it can take you. Discover how Sage College can help you build the skills and confidence to make a real difference in the lives of others.
Completing the course provides students with valuable advantages, preparing them for success in the expanding aged care sector. This qualification develops essential skills in personal care, health monitoring, and emotional support, enabling them to excel in both residential and community care environments.
The Certificate IV in Ageing Support prepares you for a meaningful career in aged care, supporting elderly individuals across residential, home, and community-based settings. You’ll learn to deliver personalized care, plan and manage services, and ensure quality support that respects the dignity and needs of each individual.
This qualification is ideal for those ready to take on more responsibility in aged services. You may also be expected to lead others, coordinate care plans, and contribute to team outcomes within defined guidelines.
As part of the course, students must complete a minimum of 120 hours of work placement, providing hands-on experience in real aged care environments, essential for building confidence and competence in the field.
Entry Requirements Note that other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL can be accepted. You are required to provide your results so that we can confirm they are equivalent to IELTS 6.0.
Course Structure To be awarded the CHC43015 – Certificate IV in Ageing Support, competency must be achieved with total of Eighteen 18 units.
The selected elective units will provide learners with a well-rounded unit combination aligned to current industry requirements and the qualification level.
There are no pre-requisite units for this qualification.
Elective units have been selected by the College in consultation with industry experts.
Course Units 
Core Units:CHCCCS011 Meet personal support needs
CHCCCS025 Support relationships with carers and families
CHCADV001 Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
CHCAGE001 Facilitate the empowerment of older people
CHCAGE004 Implement interventions with older people at risk
CHCAGE005 Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCPAL001 Deliver care services using a palliative approach
CHCPRP001 Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
CHCLEG003 Manage Legal Ethical Compliance
HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems
CHCAGE003 Coordinate services for older people
CHCCCS006 Facilitate individual service planning and delivery
CHCCCS023 Support independence and wellbeing
HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
CHCCCS017 Provide loss and grief support
HLTAID011 Provide first aid
HLTWHS004 Manage work health and safety
Pathways For Students This course offers numerous fulfilling career opportunities in the aged care sector, preparing graduates for roles such as:
Training Methodology This course is delivered through face-to-face training and assessment, as well as through online learning and workplace-based training and assessment.
You are required to attend classes on campus for 14 hours per week, as well as complete 6 hours per week of scheduled and supervised online learning via a web-based software for 40 study weeks (4 terms of 10 weeks each). Holiday breaks are 12 weeks in total and the timing of these breaks will be advised in your timetable when you start your course.
You will also need to complete a work placement of 120 hours. This will be during terms 2 to 4. Sage College Australia will assist you to find a work placement, or you may find your own work placement. Please read the section in the International Student Handbook that includes additional information about work placements. This is important so that you are fully informed of work placement requirements. Additionally, the work placement requirements will be discussed during your course entry interview and further information will also be provided at your orientation.
In addition to face-to-face training and assessment, scheduled and supervised online learning and your work placement, you will also need to complete approximately 5 hours of additional, unsupervised study per week which includes research for assessments, completion of Self-study Guides and general reading.
You will also need to complete assessments for this course which may include:
At the beginning of each unit, your trainer and assessor will outline the assessment tasks that must be completed.
Your classes will be conducted in modern classrooms, and you will be able to access Wi-Fi. There are also areas for you to relax, as well as conduct additional study.
You will be provided with a Student Guide relevant to each unit in your course.
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