Work your way to a fulfilling career in the direct care industry with this short course skill set, designed to give you the basic skills and knowledge needed to work safely and provide support to people in a range of healthcare settings such as direct client care, community care, community services, in-home care, aged care, and disability care.
You will learn practical skills to meet personal support needs, how to undertake manual tasks safely, comply with infection prevention and control procedures, and build your communication skills. This skill set includes 70 hours of workplace experience which will give you the chance to apply your skills and knowledge in a real workplace, and prepare you for employment. The work experience placement will be coordinated by TAFE college or training provider you are enrolled with.
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