Certificate IV in Ageing Support

Study a Certificate IV in Ageing Support in Australia

Want more responsibility in aged care? The Certificate IV in Ageing Support (CHC43015) at Greenwich College is a nationally recognised AQF Level 4 qualification for international students building deeper support skills.

The course runs for 52 weeks (6 terms) and includes work placement toward the end. You will focus on empowerment, complex support needs and coordinating care for older people.

Who this course is for

• Certificate III graduates ready for more responsibility in aged care
• People who want to support clients with complex needs, including dementia care contexts
• International students seeking a clear pathway in Australia's care sector

What you will learn

You will strengthen skills used by more experienced aged care workers. Across the course you will learn how to:

• Facilitate the empowerment of older people
• Provide support to people living with dementia
• Coordinate services for older people
• Implement interventions with older people at risk
• Work with the support network around a client
• Meet legal and ethical responsibilities in aged care

Career opportunities

After graduating you could work toward roles such as:

• Aged Care Team Leader pathways
• Personal Care Worker (advanced)
• Residential Care Worker
• Community Aged Care Worker
• Support coordinator assistant roles

Greenwich includes around 120 hours of work placement for Certificate IV in the aged care and support stream. Confirm details with the college when you enrol.

Entry requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or over
• Successfully completed Australian Year 10 or overseas equivalent
• IELTS 5.5 (Upper-Intermediate) or equivalent English pathway accepted by Greenwich College

Intakes and study mode

Health and care intakes are listed above (including a December intake noted for this Certificate IV). Theory and practical classes are typically scheduled as full days, with placement in the last term.

Course fees

Tuition is $1,600 per term over 6 terms ($9,600 total), plus a $500 materials fee and a $260 enrolment fee. Partner prices are from the Q4 2026 Greenwich VET list. T&Cs apply.

As an international student you will also need Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for your student visa. You can compare OSHC providers here.

Campuses

• Sydney: Level 2, 396 Pitt Street, Sydney NSW 2000
• Melbourne: Level 8, 120 Spencer Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
• Brisbane: Level 3, 119 Charlotte Street, Brisbane QLD 4000
• Gold Coast: 56 Nerang Street, Southport QLD 4215
• Perth: 13 Beechboro Road South, Bayswater WA 6053
• Adelaide: Level 4, 27 Currie Street, Adelaide SA 5000

Enrol now

Enrol in the Certificate IV in Ageing Support at Greenwich College with Study Anywhere and get free help with your Student Visa from our registered migration agent. Contact us for more information.

As an international student you will also need Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for your student visa. You can compare OSHC providers here.