Becoming an aged care worker is a truly rewarding job. To start your journey, it’s a good idea to earn a CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support (CRICOS Course Code: 089225C). This will give you the most up-to-date qualification for caregivers and support workers.
Queensford College offers the CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support (CRICOS Course Code: 089225C), providing you with high-quality education and training.
A Vocational Placement is the assessable part of your Certificate IV in Ageing Support. Vocational Placement refers to a student’s practical training and experience in a professional setting. The experience with the placement provider will:
Upon completion of theoretical units and practical training in manual handling and first aid, your trainer will assess your competency level, ensure you meet the compulsory requirements and then assign you a Queensford College Vocational Placement Coordinator. After confirmed the location of your vocational placement, the Vocational Placement Coordinator will send through the relevant documentation and liaise with managers and staff at the facility through-out your placement.
You will then be required to complete your 120 hour Ageing Support placement.
Usually, you’d need to find your own placement provider. But at Queensford College, our Vocational Placement Coordinator will assist you in finding a suitable placement.
This hands-on experience will give you a solid understanding of the industry and help you decide where you want your career to go.
If you’re already working at an aged care facility, Queensford College suggests that you use your current workplace to complete the 120 hours of placement required for the course. There might even be some flexibility with timing if you’re already employed there.
Before starting your placement, make sure you meet the necessary requirements. First, you’ll need a satisfactory National Police Clearance. Second, you must have a current vaccination/immunisation certificate and proof of immunity. This ensures you’re up-to-date with your vaccinations, protecting the vulnerable people you’ll be working with.
You’ll also need a First Aid Certificate (HLTAID011 Provide First Aid). While this isn’t part of the Aged Care Course, training providers like Queensford College offer this course, which you can take alongside your aged care studies.
Make the most of your placement by enjoying the experience. Ask questions, show initiative, and get involved as much as you can. Trying different shifts, like night and day, will help you understand the job better and gain more experience.
Your placement is a chance to get hands-on experience and see what it’s really like to work in aged care. Since not all courses require 120 hours of work in the industry, it’s important to make the most of this time and learn as much as you can.