2019 Bendigo TAFE Echuca Course Guide

CERTIFICATE III IN INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT (AGEING, HOME AND COMMUNITY) OR (DISABILITY) Course code: CHC33015 Direct entry / Semester one Designed for people who wish to work as a personal care worker, you will learn how to support and care for older people in a range of aged care facilities; and clients in a home and community setting. You will apply theory to practice during industry placement. Specialisations offered: Ageing and Home & Community or disability. DURATION Full-time: 2 days on campus per week over 6 months. Disability stream only offered 1 day over 6 months. Full-time: 1 day on campus per week over 9 months. Course includes 120 hours of mandatory work placement. PREREQUISITES A Police check and a Commonwealth of Australia Statutory Declaration must be obtained prior to undertaking work placement. NOTE: Venues reserve the right to refuse you for placement based on the results of the above mentioned declarations. SELECTION PROCESS Aged at least 18 years, Pre-training interview and Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES This course can lead to employment as a Personal Care Assistant or Personal Care Worker. FURTHER STUDY OPTIONS You can further your study by undertaking the Certificate III in Individual Support (CHC33015) – Disability stream, as well as Certificate IV in Disability (CHC43115). Core Units Provide individualised support CHCCCS015 Support independence and well being CHCCCS023 Communicate and work in health or community services CHCCOM005 Work with diverse people CHCDIV001 Work legally and ethically CHCLEG001 Recognise healthy body systems HLTAAP001 Follow safe work practices for direct client care HLTWHS002 HEALTH & COMMUNITY CERTIFICATE IV IN COMMUNITY SERVICES Course code: CHC42015 Direct entry / Semester one and two This qualification reflects the role of community service workers who design and deliver person centred services to individuals and/or groups. Workers may provide support, advocacy or interventions to individual clients, groups or communities across a range of services. DURATION Part-time: 2.5 days per week for 6 months. SELECTION PROCESS Pre-training Interview and Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES You can find employment as a Community Health Worker, Family Support Worker, Tenants Advisory Worker, Welfare Rights Worker or Case Support Worker. FURTHER STUDY OPTIONS Further your study with a Diploma of Community Services (CHC52015) and/or an Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management (CHC62015). Core Units Facilitate the interests and rights of clients CHCADV001 Assess co-existing needs CHCCCS004 Use communication to build relationships CHCCOM002 Work with diverse people CHCDIV001 Work legally and ethically CHCLEG001 Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships CHCPRP001 Maintain work health and safety HLTWHS003 Enrol now at 1300 976 977 | bendigotafe.edu.au/echuca Free TAFE priority course * Free TAFE priority course * *Eligibility criteria apply. Free TAFE on selected courses only. Other fees and charges may apply. See freetafe.vic.gov.au ECHUCA CAMPUS COURSE GUIDE 2019 40 41