Sydney Institute of Nursing

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6/12 Railway Parade
Burwood, Sydney NSW 2134

0413 568 565

400+

Supervised clinical placement hours

100%

Trainers hold Mental Health First Aid

92%

Graduates employed within six months

1:14

Trainer-to-student ratio on campus

Overview

The Certificate IV in Ageing Support builds the leadership, assessment and coordination skills you need to take responsibility for care delivery within an ageing-support team.

Across 12 months you’ll move from advanced person-centred practice through to coordinating services, managing legal and ethical compliance and supervising day-to-day care. Theory is grounded in simulation from the very first term — you’ll practise every skill in our labs before you lead a shift. You’ll graduate ready to step up into a team leader or care coordinator role, with a network behind you.

Units taught in this course

  • Core units CHCADV001 Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
  • CHCAGE001 Facilitate the empowerment of older people
  • CHCAGE003 Coordinate services for older people
  • CHCAGE005 Provide support to people living with dementia
  • Specialty units CHCCCS023 Support independence and wellbeing
  • CHCCCS025 Support relationships with carers and families
  • CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance
  • CHCPAL001 Deliver care services using a palliative approach

Delivery Methods

Choose the rhythm that fits your life — every mode includes the same supported work placement.

Blended

Online theory you can fit around work and family
On-campus skills labs every fortnight at Burwood
Supported work placement with partner sites

Face-to-face

Full timetable on campus, taught in small cohorts
Daily access to trainers, labs and study spaces
Best suited to full-time, on-site students
  1. Timeline

    Four terms that build on one another, from the fundamentals to placement-ready practice.

    01

    Months 1–3

    Advanced person-centred practice

    Rights and advocacy, empowerment of older people, communication under pressure and your first supervisory skills in the simulation lab.

  2. 02

    Months 4–6

    Coordinating care

    Service coordination, assessment and review, working with carers and families, and the first supported placement with one of our partner sites.

  3. 03

    Months 7–9

    Dementia & palliative approaches

    Specialised dementia support, palliative care, managing legal and ethical compliance — with a second, longer placement.

  4. 04

    Months 10–12

    Consolidation & leadership

    Final placement, professional practice, portfolio and preparation to step into a team leader role.

Fee Structures

Transparent fees, with payment plans and government-subsidised places for eligible domestic students.

Domestic

Tuition (total)
$12,400
Subsidised place (if eligible)
from $2,800
Materials & uniform
$520
Payment plans
Available

International

Tuition (total)
$18,600
Enrolment fee
$250
Materials & uniform
$520
OSHC (per year)
from $620

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Practical Hours

Your qualification includes supported work placement across our partner aged-care networks — so you graduate having already led a shift, mentored by supervisors who know SIN’s standards.

2

Placement blocks across the course

18+

Partner placement sites in Sydney

1:1

Mentor support on every placement

  1. Career Pathways

    Graduate ready to lead a care team and keep climbing.

    • Team leader
    • Care coordinator
    • Residential supervisor
    • Community program officer
    • Lifestyle coordinator

    01

    You are here

    Cert IV in Ageing Support

  2. 02

    Team leader / care coordinator

  3. 03

    Diploma of Nursing

  4. 04

    Enrolled Nurse (NMBA)

FAQs

What are other students asking?

We move away from the traditional, rigid structure of nursing education to build a highly collaborative, human-centric environment. We focus heavily on peer support, mentorship, and building a genuine ‘village’ that sustains you from your first day on campus through to your professional career.

Our main campus is located in the heart of Burwood. It’s equipped with state-of-the-art simulation labs that mirror modern hospital wards and digital health environment.

We recommend taking our short Course Matcher Quiz to find a program tailored to your interests. If you’re still exploring, you can browse our full course directory or reach out to our admissions team directly via our Contact Page for a one-on-one chat.

Placements are a core part of the SIN curriculum. We partner with a diverse network of metro and regional hospitals, community health centers, and digital health providers to ensure you gain comprehensive, hands-on experience across multiple areas of care.

Yes. We understand that many of our students balance their studies with personal and professional commitments. We offer flexible timetabling, hybrid learning models for theoretical units, and dedicated student advisors to help you manage your study load.

SIN is built on mutual support. We offer academic tutoring, clinical skills workshops, mental health and counseling services, and dedicated peer-led study groups to ensure you never feel lost in the crowd.

Absolutely. We host regular industry panels, campus networking events, and collaborative study dates. Our digital platforms also allow you to connect directly with senior students, clinical educators, and alumni who are already working in the field.

Ready to take the first step into nursing?

Enquiries are open for our September 2026 intake. Send us a message and our Admissions Manager will be in touch within one business day.