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Step Up to a Leadership Role in Aged Care

The CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support prepares you for senior support and coordination roles in residential and community aged care settings.

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CHC43015National Code
52 WeeksCourse Duration
120 hrsWork Placement
BlendedDelivery
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What You Get

Everything That Comes With This Course

Work Placement Support

MCIE Work Placement Officers facilitate work placement for students to complete mandatory 120 hours of placement in an aged care environment.

Blended Delivery

Course is delivered in a blended class-based format, with most assessments submitted online via an LMS.

Support for Special Needs

MCIE welcomes all people with disabilities, learning differences and medical conditions, with reasonable adjustments where applicable.

Nationally Recognised Training

This course leads to an Australian Qualification that complies with the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF), or a Statement of Attainment.

Traineeship Option

The course is also available as a traineeship, with trainees potentially eligible for State and/or Federal Funding.

120 Hours Of Work Placement

120 mandated work placement hours in an aged care environment. MCIE Work Placement Officers facilitate placement for students. Requirements may include Working with Vulnerable People Check, National Police Check, Current First Aid Certificate, NDIS Worker Screening Check, and flu and COVID-19 vaccinations.

Funding May Apply

You may be eligible under Victorian Government VET subsidy. Your eligibility is confirmed when you enquire.

Enrolment fees include additional resources required for the course and student ID charges. Textbook fee is additional.

Where This Can Take You

The Roles This Qualification Opens

Roles this nationally recognised qualification can lead to. Entry requirements vary by employer, and no specific job outcome is guaranteed.

$54,000Median income in the first year after training (NCVER, 2025)
Community Program CoordinatorResidential Care WorkerSupport Worker (Community Services)Care SupervisorAccommodation Support WorkerPersonal Care WorkerPersonal Caregiver AssistantHostel SupervisorPersonal Care AssistantResidential Care Officer

No specific job, salary or outcome is guaranteed.

What You'll Learn

The 18 Units Behind The Qualification

Every unit is nationally recognised and sits on your transcript individually, which matters for credit and recognition later.

18Total Units
15Core Units
3Electives
120Placement Hours

Core Units

HLTWHS002Follow safe work practices for direct client care
CHCLEG003Manage legal and ethical compliance
CHCDIV001Work with diverse people
CHCCCS023Support independence and wellbeing
CHCAGE001Facilitate the empowerment of older people
CHCCCS011Meet personal support needs
CHCAGE005Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCCCS025Support relationships with carers and families
CHCCCS006Facilitate individual service planning and delivery

 

CHCADV001Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
CHCAGE004Implement interventions with older people at risk
CHCAGE003Coordinate services for older people
HLTAAP001Recognise healthy body systems
CHCPRP001Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
CHCPAL001Deliver care services using a palliative approach

Elective Units

CHCCCS019Recognise and respond to crisis situations
CHCCOM005Communicate and work in health or community services
HLTAID011Provide First Aid
After This Course

Where It Leads Next

Further study in nursing or community services

Completing this Certificate IV in Ageing Support provides pathways to further study in nursing or community services.

From Past Students

What Students Say About It

Great course to have a career in aged care. The trainers are really fantastic and know what they're doing, I highly recommend MCIE!
Amy · Provider Website
Before You Enquire

Eligibility And The First Steps

Before You Apply

18 or over at enrolment
Domestic students
Meet language, literacy and numeracy standards for this level
Must complete a Pre-Training Review
Must meet Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skill standards for Certificate III level study
Must demonstrate suitability for the course
Must have sufficient digital literacy skills to access online content, communicate via email, student portal and LMS

How It Starts

01
Complete a Pre-Training Review
02
Meet LLN skill standards for Certificate III level
03
Apply for or provide USI number
04
Provide evidence of applied-for NDIS Check, Police Check, Working with Children Check, and Working with Vulnerable People registration
05
Agree to providing evidence of Flu and COVID-19 vaccinations one month before placement
The Money Part

Ways To Pay For It

Pay Upfront

Confirmed by the provider when you enquire.

Government Subsidised Fee – Regional VIC

Subsidised fee for eligible students. Confirmed by the provider when you enquire.

Government Subsidised Fee – Melbourne Metropolitan

Subsidised fee for eligible students. Confirmed by the provider when you enquire.

Concession Fee – Regional VIC

Subsidised fee for eligible students. Confirmed by the provider when you enquire.

Concession Fee – Melbourne Metropolitan

Subsidised fee for eligible students. Confirmed by the provider when you enquire.

Exact fees, plans and any funding eligibility are confirmed by the provider when you enquire. No payment is made through Get Course.

Before You Ask

Questions People Ask First

What are the entry requirements for this course?

Entry requirements can vary. This course suits people looking to move into senior aged care roles, and some prior experience or study in the sector may be expected. Submit an enquiry to confirm the current entry requirements.

How much does the course cost?

Pricing depends on your individual circumstances, including whether you are eligible for a traineeship and any associated State or Federal funding. Submit an enquiry to confirm current pricing and funding options.

How long does the course take to complete?

The course runs for 52 weeks in total, 40 weeks of active delivery plus 12 weeks of scheduled holidays. This is a structured program and is not available in a self-paced format.

How is the course delivered?

The course uses a blended class-based delivery model. Students attend scheduled face-to-face sessions and submit most assessments online through a learning management system. It is not a fully online course.

Is work placement included, and how do I find a placement?

Yes. The course includes 120 mandatory hours of work placement in an aged care environment. Work Placement Officers are available to help students find and secure a suitable placement.

What career roles can this qualification lead to?

Graduates may move into roles such as Care Team Leader, Residential Care Worker, Community Program Coordinator, Personal Care Assistant, Hostel Supervisor, and Day Activity Worker. The qualification prepares students for senior support and coordination roles across residential and community aged care settings.

About This Course

What This Course Is Really About

This course covers the skills needed to take on greater responsibility in aged care. Students learn to provide complex support, supervise care teams, coordinate daily activities, and work with clients experiencing dementia or other age-related conditions. It suits people already working in aged care who want to move into senior roles, or those entering the sector with a clear goal of leadership.

Delivered by Melbourne City Institute of Education in a blended class-based format, the course combines face-to-face learning with online assessment submission through a learning management system. The course runs over 52 weeks, including 40 weeks of delivery and 12 weeks of scheduled holidays. It is not self-paced, students follow a structured timetable.

A mandatory 120-hour work placement in an aged care environment is part of the course. Work Placement Officers are available to help students secure a suitable placement. The course is also available as a traineeship, with trainees potentially eligible for State and/or Federal funding.

The College Behind It

Delivered By A Registered Training Organisation

MC
Melbourne City Institute of Education
RTO 22172
In-house career services: job search, resume and interview preparation
Earn & Learn, the college's own recruitment service
Committed ongoing support to participants whilst training; post placement support available.
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