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Build a Career in Aged Care with a Certificate IV

Gain the CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support, a nationally recognised qualification that prepares you for hands-on roles in aged and community care.

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

Everything That Comes With This Course

Nationally Recognised Training

This is Nationally Recognised Training that leads to an Australian Qualification complying with the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF), or a Statement of Attainment.

Work Placement Included

Minimum 120 hours of work placement included as a qualification requirement, linked to CHCCCS023 Support independence and wellbeing.

Blended Training Delivery

Two days per week of trainer-led face-to-face delivery (7.5 hours each) plus 5 hours per week of structured online learning activities via the LMS.

Online Learning Management System

Online resources and assessments are completed via the LMS; students communicate with trainers via email, student portal and learning management system.

Credit Transfer and RPL Available

Credit Transfer is available free of charge. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is available at per hour application fee.

Students with Disabilities Welcome

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

Earn & Learn Recruitment Access

The provider has a large network of domestic marketing partners and international education agents/partners across multiple countries facilitating student enrolments.

Career & Employment Support

Melbourne City Institute of Education provides dedicated career services including job search assistance, resume writing, and interview preparation to help graduates find employment.

Student Wellbeing Support

Committed ongoing support to participants whilst training; post placement support available.

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)
Personal Care WorkerAged Care WorkerResidential Care WorkerHome Care WorkerCommunity Care WorkerCare Team Leader / Supervisor

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
HLTINF006Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
CHCDIV001Work with diverse people
CHCLEG003Manage legal and ethical compliance
CHCCCS023Support independence and wellbeing
CHCCCS019Recognise and respond to crisis situations
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

Elective Units

HLTAID011Provide First Aid
CHCPRP001Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
CHCPAL001Deliver care services using a palliative approach
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What Students Say About It

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Before You Enquire

Eligibility And The First Steps

Before You Apply

18 or over at enrolment
Overseas students only (CRICOS Code 102279J); must hold a valid Australian student visa.
Meet language, literacy and numeracy standards for this level
No formal training package pre-requisites; however, MCIE requires students to enter via a relevant Certificate III in Individual Support pathway or equivalent.
Must meet one of the following English Language proficiency requirements: completed a relevant Certificate III qualification in Individual Support or equivalent; IELTS 6.0 or equivalent; ELICOS Advanced level; completion of study in an English-speaking country; MCIE English Placement Test; other recognised tests (PTE, TOEFL, OET).
Must complete a Pre-Training Review and meet Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skill standards.
Must obtain a Unique Student Identifier (USI).

How It Starts

01
Submit enquiry or apply online
02
Complete Pre-Training Review
03
Meet English Language proficiency requirements
04
Meet LLN skill standards
05
Obtain Unique Student Identifier (USI)
The Money Part

Ways To Pay For It

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Includes materials fee ($300) and enrolment fee ($250). Enrolment fees include additional resources required for the program and student ID charges. Total estimated cost including tuition ($16,000) and non-tuition fees ($1,000). For additional service fees such as re-assessment fees or RPL, refer to the Overseas Student Handbook. RPL application fee is $200 per hour.

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?

This course is designed for overseas students studying in Australia. Specific entry requirements, including English language proficiency standards, may apply. Submit an enquiry to confirm current entry requirements before applying.

How much does the course cost?

Pricing for overseas students varies. Submit an enquiry to get up-to-date fee information for this course.

How long does the course take to complete?

The course runs for 40 weeks, which includes 8 weeks of scheduled holidays. That gives approximately 32 weeks of active study across the training period.

How is the course delivered?

Delivery is blended. Students attend face-to-face, trainer-led sessions two days per week (7.5 hours each day) and complete 5 hours of structured online learning per week via the learning management system. The course is not fully online and is not self-paced.

Is work placement required, and how does it work?

Yes. A minimum of 120 hours of work placement is a compulsory part of the qualification. Placement is linked to the unit CHCCCS023 Support Independence and Wellbeing. Submit an enquiry to find out how placement is arranged and supported.

What career roles can this qualification prepare me for?

Graduates may be prepared for roles such as Personal Care Worker, Aged Care Worker, Home Care Worker, Community Care Worker, Residential Care Worker, and Care Team Leader in limited supervisory capacities. These roles exist across residential facilities, home care, and community care settings. The qualification does not guarantee employment.

About This Course

What This Course Is Really About

This course covers the practical and theoretical skills needed to support older Australians in residential, home, and community care settings. Students learn how to provide personal care, support independence and wellbeing, and work effectively within care teams. The course suits overseas students looking to build a professional career in Australia's growing aged care sector.

Delivered by Melbourne City Institute of Education, the course runs over 40 weeks (including 8 weeks of holidays). Two days per week are spent in face-to-face, trainer-led sessions of 7.5 hours each. A further 5 hours per week of structured online learning is completed via the learning management system.

A minimum of 120 hours of work placement is included as a qualification requirement, linked to the unit CHCCCS023 Support Independence and Wellbeing.

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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