2021 Bendigo TAFE Health and Community Course Guide

COMMUNITY SERVICES CERTIFICATE III IN INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT (DISABILITY) Course code CHC33015 Direct entry / February and July intakes If you have a passion for caring for people with disabilities, want to work in one of the fastest growing industries in Australia, or simply want to know how to care for people when they need assistance, our Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) course will help you achieve your goals. We understand your passion in helping others. That’s why we’ve created a course that supports and fosters your enthusiasm. Students will need a 4 day commitment in the second half of the program to allow for the 120 hours of mandatory placement. DURATION Full-time: 6 months (2 days per week). PREREQUISITES A police check and 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 • Support Workers • Personal Care Assistant • Disability Workers • Recreation Support Officers FURTHER STUDY OPTIONS Students completing the Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) can undertake further study with the 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 FREE TAFE COURSE * *Eligibility criteria apply. Free TAFE on selected courses only. Other fees and charges may apply. See vic.gov.au/free-tafe BUSINESS ENTERPRISE CENTRE If you’d like to run your own business but aren’t sure how to get started, we can help. The Business Enterprise Centre at Bendigo TAFE is committed to helping you establish and start-up your small business. Through the New Enterprise Incentive Scheme (NEIS) we’ve been helping people turn their business ideas into a reality for more than 25 years. New Business Assistance with NEIS is a FREE Australian Government program designed to help people not in full-time employment, education or training into self-employment.* The benefits: • Small business management training • Develop a comprehensive business plan • Evaluate the viability of your business idea • Mentoring from small business experts for up to 12 months • Income support for nine months* • Rent assistance for up to 26 weeks* Find out how we can help you turn your dreams into plans Call 9094 3008 Visit bendigotafe.edu.au/BEC NEIS training helped me a lot. It was more than just theory; I gained real, practical experience and an understanding of the financial side of things, such as goals, forecasting and customer targeting. I’d definitely recommend that others consider NEIS training – it even provides an income while you train. Danny Lam, Deluxe Interiors Winner, Bizcover NEIS-Change Award GOT A GREAT BUSINESS IDEA? *Eligibility criteria apply 48 ENROL NOW