Do you have a compassionate nature and good people skills? This course prepares you for work in the community and/or a residential setting, with the elderly or disabled. The course has been designed in consultation with industry and includes both theory and hands-on learning. You will learn to communicate and work in health or community services, provide individualized support, recognize healthy body systems, work with diverse people, support independence and wellbeing, follow safe work practices, and work legally and ethically. The course is offered in three study modes. The full-time and part-time courses cover both the ageing and disability streams. The traineeship format offers the home and community care specialization. Work placement/industry experience The full-time and part-time courses require at least 120 hours of work placement in order to obtain the qualification. The Gordon arranges and runs a six-week work placement program including morning and afternoon shifts, based on industry recommendation. How often do I attend? Geelong City Campus FT - 4 days per week |Tuesday to Friday | 9:00am - 4:00pm, Werribee FT - 4 days per week | Monday to Wednesday | 9:00am - 4:00pm Further Study Options CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support CHC43415 Certificate IV in Leisure and Health HLT54115 Diploma of Nursing Many Gordon courses offer pathways to higher qualifications within The Gordon and in some cases, to university degrees. Your Gordon course may provide credit points which could reduce further study time. Type of assessment Assessment for this course is based on: Hands-on projects Workplace tasks Written assignments Industry placement Possible Career Outcomes Personal care worker Disability worker Aged care worker This is a FREE TAFE COURSE in 2019* *The Free TAFE for Priority Courses initiative is open to Australian citizens, permanent residents and New Zealand citizens only. Apprentices are not eligible for fee free training.