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Do you have a passion for helping the elderly and disabled? Work in a job that makes a difference to lives of people in need.Aged care is a rapidly growing industry, with the average human life expectancy being longer than ever before. Our ageing population is creating a wealth of opportunities for those with educational qualifications.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 development, facilitation and review of individualised service planning and delivery.
Nationally recognised
All students are required to undergo required vaccinations / immunisations before and complete a Police Check, manual handling training, and first aid training prior to commencing their vocational placement at their chosen facility.
Any costs will be shouldered by the student.
Important Information About Mandatory Vocational Placement
Vocational placement is a compulsory component of CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support and is critical for achieving competency in specific units. Students cannot receive the qualification until all placement requirements are completed.
Placement Duration & Timing
The course requires a minimum of 120 hours of mandatory vocational placement. Vocational placement is typically scheduled towards the end of the course, after completing relevant theoretical components. This ensures students are well-prepared for real workplace environments.
Placement Support
Queensford College assists in arranging suitable placements, but students are expected to actively participate in the process. Comprehensive support and guidance is provided, including detailed information on placement timing, structure, and expectations during course and placement orientation sessions.
Before You Enrol
Understanding the placement requirements is essential prior to enrolling. If you have any questions about vocational placement or how it fits into your course, please contact your course advisor or our Admissions Team for more information.
Enrolling in the CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support requires students to complete practical training and vocational placement in a regulated aged care setting. By enrolling in this course, students acknowledge and accept the following conditions:
1. Physical Demands & Workplace Expectations
Due to the nature of work, students may also encounter challenging experiences such as supporting individuals with chronic illness or age-related conditions, addressing grief and loss, providing palliative care and coping with the passing of those in their care. It is important for prospective students to carefully consider these factors when deciding if this course is right for them.
2. Health & Safety Compliance
3. Legal & Regulatory Requirements
4. Professional Conduct & Industry Standards
Students must demonstrate:
Failure to meet these expectations may result in removal from placement and impact course progression.
5. Completion Requirements
By enrolling in this course, students acknowledge these requirements and accept responsibility for meeting all expectations necessary for successful completion.
You may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning or Credit Transfer for this course.
Queensford College use industry current practices and methodologies to ensure the training program is relevant to industry while also meeting Training Package requirements. Our students have access to a team of reliable staff and trainers that are available throughout the course duration. For the duration of the course students will be supported with the following:
Students must meet the following requirements and prerequisite to enter this course. Students must be of 18 years of age at the time of course commencement.
Students must have completed at least an Australian year 11 or equivalent*
*Mature age students, who do not hold a qualification and wish to study with Queensford College, will be assessed based on their work experience.
English Language Proficiency
All students must undertake Queensford College’s Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital (LLND) skills assessment via online LLN Robot System.
Student must provide evidence of attaining an overall IELTS score of 6 bands or equivalent scores on a similar test (such as PTE etc) to commence a Certificate III Qualification or higher. OR
Student must have attained at least Advanced Level of English and must provide evidence of the same before commencing a Certificate III Qualification or higher.
English Language Requirements Exempted if
The student is enrolled in full-time school studies as a principal course including in a secondary exchange programme, a postgraduate research course, a standalone English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS), and Foreign Affairs or Defence sponsored students. OR
The student has completed at least five years’ study in one or more of the following countries: Australia, UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, or the Republic of Ireland. OR
If the student is a citizen and hold a passport from UK, USA, Canada, NZ or Republic of Ireland. OR
If student has in the last two years before applying for the student visa, had completed in Australia and in English Language, either Senior Secondary Certificate of Education or substantial component of a course leading to a qualification from the Australian Qualifications Framework at Certificate IV or higher level, while they held a student visa.
For more information on entry requirements, please visit: queensford.edu.au/international-admissions
This course has no course-specific entry requirements.
Students will need to ensure they are able to connect to the internet and have the capability to use our online learning system that meets the minimum technical requirements, which are:
