Welcome and an acknowledgement to country

1. Welcome and an acknowledgement to country

2. NEXT STEP

3. NEXT STEP We are a free and friendly youth service for 15 to 19 year olds looking for advice on pathway options, career planning and referrals to relevant services.

4. Who is NEXT STEP for? • Young people (15-19 year olds) • Schools • Careers teachers • Youth workers • Parents

5. NEXT STEP services • Vocational education and training information • Pathway planning • Assistance with training and education options • Supported referral to relevant services

6. Pathway options • Vocational Education and Training (VET) • Pre-apprenticeships and apprenticeships • Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) • Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL) • Online and blended learning options and much more!

7. To find out more Call - 13 TAFE (13 8233) Genna Hughes 9098 5924 Sandra Girgis 9094 3383 And ask about NEXT STEP Email - enquiries@kangan.edu.au Visit - www.kangan.edu.au

8. Annette Gunn– Assistant Manager Centre for Health and Nursing

9. Centre for Health and Nursing Integrated Health Certificate III in Health Services Assistance Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance Certificate IV in Pathology Assistance Certificate IV in Occupational Health and Safety Diploma of Occupational Health and Safety

10. CompetencyBased Training Nationally recognised qualification (Australian Qualifications Framework) Competency Based Training is: • Industry driven • Based on competence • Units of competency which consist of elements and assessed against set performance criteria • Employability Skills are embedded in each unit • Certificates I, II, III and IV, Diploma or Advanced Diploma etc.

11. Course overview HLT32412 VETiS/VCALCertificate III in Allied Health Assistance This qualification covers workers who provide assistance to allied health professionals. Workers at this level operate under direct supervision and do not conduct programs or therapeutic interventions.

12. Occupational titles may include • Therapy assistant • Physiotherapy assistant • Occupational therapy assistant • Allied Health assistant

13. About this course • Fantastic taster course (health) • Duration- three hours a week during school weeks over two years • Campuses • Holistic approach to health care- basic units (mental health, disability, culture, infection control, healthy body systems) RPL • Meet different people • First Aid • Prerequisites

14. About this course (cont.) • The best part • Lab work • Hands on experience such as: • Infection control • Assist with client movement • Bed making • Use of machines • Washing

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18. Pathways Where this course can take you • Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance • Certificate IV in Pathology • Certificate III Health Services Assistance • Certificate IV in Disability • Certificate III and IV in Aged Care • Diploma in Nursing

19. Course Overview HLT32512 Certificate III in Health Services Assistance This qualification covers workers in a range of work roles who provide assistance to health professional staff with the care of clients. Health Services Assistance involves the worker in direct client contact under supervision.

20. Occupational titles may include: • Health Services Assistant • Patient Support Assistant • Orderly • Clinical Assistant • Support Services Assistant

21. Working in the Health Industry Opportunities are: • Specialist areas to work ( ICU, Medical Imaging, Theatre, CSSD) Your role in the Health industry can encourage you • To take on further study eg: career path • Flexible shifts and good Wages Industries expectations: • Your presentation needs to be neat and tidy • Punctuality is an important part of being a PSA – HSA - SSA - CA

22. HLTWHS200AParticipate in OHS processes Occupation Health &Safety Policies - Manual Handling NO Lift

23. HLTCSD305DAssist with client movement How to use a slide sheet correctly How to use a lifting machine

24. HLTCSD208D Transport clients Using a Gazunder makes transporting easy

25. HLTFS207C Follow basic food safety practices Distribute Patients meals with a professional approach

26. HLTCSD304DSupport the care of clients Supporting the patient asking what he likes to eat Supporting the care by making sure the patient is comfortable

27. Course overview HLT42512Certificate IV in Allied Health This qualification covers workers who provide therapeutic and program related support to allied health professionals. The worker is required to conduct therapeutic and program related activities under the guidance of an allied health professional. Supervision may be direct, indirect or remote and must occur within organisation requirements. The worker is required to identify client circumstances that need additional input from the allied health professional.

28. Occupational titles may include: • Therapy Assistant • Physiotherapy Assistant • Occupational Therapy Assistant • Podiatry Assistant • Speech Pathology Assistant • Allied Health Assistant

29. Course Overview – 21yrs old HLT41812 Certificate IV in Pathology This qualification covers workers who undertake the collection of blood and other pathology specimens for routine and specialised testing. Workers at this level are expected to have an in depth knowledge of pathology collection and may work with clients with complex needs.

30. Occupational titles may include: • Specimen collector • Pathology collector • Lab assistant • Specialist Pathology collector • Team leader/supervisor • Pathology lab assistant trainer

31. Pathways • Cert III in Allied Health Assistance – Cert IV • Cert III in Health Services Assistance – Cert IV • Cert IV in Allied Health Assistance – Diploma of Nursing • Cert IV in Pathology – Diploma of Nursing

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33. Luke Doherty Assistant Manager

34. Centre for Health and Nursing Assisted Living Certificate III in Home and Community Care Certificate III in Aged Care Certificate IV in Aged Care Certificate IV in Disability Diploma of Disability Advanced Diploma of Disability

35. CompetencyBased Training Nationally recognised qualification (Australian Qualifications Framework) Competency Based Training is: • Industry driven • Based on competence • Units of competency which consist of elements and assessed against set performance criteria • Employability Skills are embedded in each unit • Certificates I, II, III and IV, Diploma or Advanced Diploma

36. Course overview CHC30208Certificate III in Aged Care • This qualification addresses work primarily in residential facilities under direct or regular supervision within clearly defined organisation guidelines and service plans. • These workers: • Carry out activities to maintain personal care and/or other activities of living for people in an aged care setting • Carry out activities related to an individualised plan • Report directly to a supervisor and are not responsible for other workers

37. Occupational titles may include • Accommodation support worker • Assistant in nursing • Personal care attendant • Residential care worker

38. About this course • Fantastic taster course (health) • Duration: • Traditional – 2 days per week for 5 months • Intensive – 3 days per week 12 weeks • Run from Moonee Ponds campus (trial group at Craigieburn) • Prepares students for employment – including lab time and practical placement • Meet different people • First Aid

39. Mixture of practical exposure and experience prior to the commencement of placement • Lab work. Hands on experience such as: • Infection control • Assist with resident movement • Bed making • Use of lifting machines (hoists) • Washing • Documentation

40. Pathways Where this course can take you • Certificate IV in Aged Care • Certificate IV in Disability • Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance • Certificate IV in Pathology • Diploma in Nursing

41. Course Overview • CHC30312 • Certificate III in Home and Community Care • This qualification addresses work in client homes and other community settings under regular supervision within clearly defined organisational guidelines and service plans. • These workers: • Carry out activities to maintain personal care and/or other activities of living for people in their own homes or in other community settings • Carry out activities related to an individualised plan • Report directly to a supervisor and are not responsible for other workers

42. Occupational titles may include • Care assistant / worker • In-home care attendant • Community support worker • Personal care assistant • Respite care worker

43. About this Course • Can be delivered in conjunction with a Certificate III in Aged Care – 4 units of competency difference • Full course delivered in a flexible manner – mostly tailored to workers within Home and Community Care • Those students who are not working are required to complete at 150 hour placement

44. Pathways Where this course can take you • Certificate IV in Aged Care • Certificate IV in Disability • Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance • Certificate IV in Pathology • Diploma in Nursing

45. Course overview CHC40108Certificate IV in Aged Care This qualification addresses work primarily in residential facilities within defined organisation guidelines and service plans. • These workers: • Carry out activities related to maintaining an individual's well being through personal care and/or other activities of living • May provide services to individuals with complex needs, and/or work with groups of older people.

46. Work may include training and support to promote independence and community participation, which may be provided as part of activities and programs in a variety of settings including residential and centre-based programs • Report to service managers and liaise with professionals and other service providers • May be required to supervise and/or coordinate a limited number of other workers.

47. Occupational titles include • Team Leader in Aged Care facilities • Care supervisor • Day activities worker

48. About this Course • Run semi – flexible (only 3 weekly tutorials) for students who are working in the industry • Students who are not working in industry are required to complete a 200 hour practical placement component while completing this course • This course has a high level of online course content to ensure flexibility • Pre-requisite: Certificate III in Aged Care

49. Pathways • Certificate IV in Aged Care into Diploma of Nursing

50. Course Overview CHC40312 Certificate IV in Disability This qualification addresses work in residential group homes, training resource centres, day respite centres and open employment services, other community settings and clients' homes. • These workers: • Apply knowledge and skills gained through qualifications and/or previous experience to provide training and support to people with disabilities to enhance their ability to achieve greater levels of independence, self reliance and community participation