TasCollege
- Melbourne Campus: Level 2, 505 Little Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC, 3000
- Hobart Campus: Unit 1, Level 1, 86 Collins Street, Hobart, TAS, 7000
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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. Workers will take responsibility for their own outputs within defined organisation guidelines and maintain quality service delivery through the development, facilitation and review of individualised service planning and delivery.
Workers may be required to demonstrate leadership and have limited responsibility for the organisation and the quantity and quality of outputs of others within limited parameters.
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 120 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency.
Refer to Intake Dates
52 weeks (Including 12 weeks term breaks)
Face-to-face on-campus delivery
20 hours / week
120 hours
(CHC43015) Certificate IV in Ageing Support
Melbourne, Hobart
Unit Code | Unit Name | Assessment to be Completed In |
CHCADV001 | Facilitate the interests and rights of clients | Simulation |
CHCAGE001 | Facilitate the empowerment of older people | Work Based Training |
CHCAGE003 | Coordinate services for older people | Work Based Training |
CHCAGE004 | Implement interventions with older people at risk | Work Based Training |
CHCAGE005 | Provide support to people living with dementia | Work Based Training |
CHCCCS006 | Facilitate individual service planning and delivery | Simulation |
CHCCCS011 | Meet personal support needs | Work Based Training |
CHCCCS023 | Support independence and wellbeing | Work Based Training & Simulation |
CHCCCS025 | Support relationships with carers and families | Simulation |
CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people | Simulation |
CHCLEG003 | Manage legal and ethical compliance | Simulation |
CHCPAL001 | Deliver care services using a palliative approach | Simulation |
CHCPRP001 | Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships | Simulation |
HLTAAP001 | Recognise healthy body systems | Simulation |
HLTWHS002 | Follow safe work practices for direct client care | Work Based Training |
Unit Code | Unit Name | Assessment to be Completed In |
CHCAGE002 | Implement falls prevention strategies | Work Based Training |
CHCCCS007 | Develop and implement service programs | Simulation |
CHCCCS017 | Provide loss and grief support | Simulation |
Apply here to the Certificate IV in Ageing Support at TasCollege. Visit our How to Apply page to learn more about the application process, admissions requirements, and timelines. You need to complete an online application form and satisfy the following requirements to be considered for entry to this course.
International students must:
*Note that other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL can be accepted. Students are required to provide their results so that it can be confirmed they are equivalent to IELTS 6.0.
TasCollege conducts the LLN test using LLN Robot during the orientation to assess the students’ support requirements during their course.
TasCollege will employ a range of assessment methods that are fair, valid, reliable and reasonable while ensuring they meet the requirements of the relevant Training Package and the rules of evidence.
Assessments for this course have been designed for classroom-based face-to-face delivery and assessment. Assessments will include a range of assessment tasks such as written, practical, project, case study and observation tasks, undertaken at prescribed assessment schedules.
TasCollege has an agreement with the following Third-Party providers for Work Based Training (WBT):
After achieving this qualification you may wish to undertake range of other related community services qualifications, such as the CHC52021 Diploma of Community Services.
Potential employment options are as a direct support worker in aged care, disability, home and community care or other direct care work in the community services industry. Roles may also have a leadership function.
Last Updated: August 2025
Next Review Date: December 2027
TasCollege offers Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and credit Transfer (CT) to students through the enrolment process.
Please refer to the TasCollege Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) & Credit Transfer (CT) Policy or contact TasCollege admin staff or an agent representative.
TasCollege acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their continuing connection to land, sea, and community. We pay our respects to their people, cultures, and Elders past, present, and emerging.