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NEXT STEP

NEXT STEPWe 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.

Who is NEXT STEP for?

• Young people (15-19 year olds)• Schools• Careers teachers• Youth workers• Parents

NEXT STEP services• Vocational education and training

information• Pathway planning • Assistance with training and education

options• Supported referral to relevant services

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!

To find out moreCall - 13 TAFE (13 8233)

Genna Hughes 9098 5924Sandra Girgis 9094 3383

And ask about NEXT STEP

Email - enquiries@kangan.edu.au

Visit - www.kangan.edu.au

Annette Gunn– Assistant Manager

Centre for Health and Nursing

Centre for Health and NursingIntegrated Health

Certificate III in Health Services AssistanceCertificate III in Allied Health AssistanceCertificate IV in Allied Health Assistance

Certificate IV in Pathology AssistanceCertificate IV in Occupational Health and Safety

Diploma of Occupational Health and Safety

Competency Based 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.

Course overview

HLT32412VETiS/VCAL

Certificate 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.

Occupational titles may include

•Therapy assistant•Physiotherapy assistant•Occupational therapy assistant•Allied Health assistant

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

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

Lab photos

PathwaysWhere 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

Course Overview

HLT32512Certificate 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.

Occupational titles may include:

•Health Services Assistant•Patient Support Assistant•Orderly•Clinical Assistant•Support Services Assistant

Working in the Health IndustryOpportunities 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 WagesIndustries expectations:• Your presentation needs to be neat and tidy• Punctuality is an important part of being a PSA – HSA -

SSA - CA

Occupation Health &Safety Policies - Manual Handling

NO Lift

HLTWHS200A Participate in OHS processes

How to use a lifting machine

How to use a slide sheet correctly

HLTCSD305D Assist with client movement

Using a Gazunder makes transporting easy

HLTCSD208D Transport clients

Distribute Patients meals with a professional approach

HLTFS207C Follow basic food safety practices

HLTCSD304D Support the care of clients

Supporting the patient asking what he likes to eat

Supporting the care by making sure the patient is comfortable

Course overviewHLT42512

Certificate IV in Allied HealthThis 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.

Occupational titles may include:

•Therapy Assistant•Physiotherapy Assistant•Occupational Therapy Assistant•Podiatry Assistant•Speech Pathology Assistant•Allied Health Assistant

Course Overview – 21yrs oldHLT41812

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.

Occupational titles may include:

•Specimen collector•Pathology collector•Lab assistant•Specialist Pathology collector•Team leader/supervisor•Pathology lab assistant trainer

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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Luke DohertyAssistant Manager

Centre for Health and NursingAssisted Living

Certificate III in Home and Community CareCertificate III in Aged CareCertificate IV in Aged CareCertificate IV in Disability

Diploma of DisabilityAdvanced Diploma of Disability

Competency Based 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

Course overviewCHC30208

Certificate 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

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

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

• 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

PathwaysWhere 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

Course Overview

CHC30312Certificate 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

Occupational titles may include

•Care assistant / worker•In-home care attendant•Community support worker•Personal care assistant•Respite care worker

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

PathwaysWhere 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

Course overviewCHC40108

Certificate IV in Aged CareThis 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.

• 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.

Occupational titles include

•Team Leader in Aged Care facilities•Care supervisor•Day activities worker

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

Pathways

•Certificate IV in Aged Care into Diploma of Nursing

Course OverviewCHC40312

Certificate IV in DisabilityThis 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

• Report to service managers and may liaise with health professionals and other service agencies

• May work without direct supervision and may be required to supervise and/or coordinate a limited number of lower classified workers.

Occupational titles include

•Disability support worker•Residential support worker•Community services worker•Day services instructor•Developmental disability services officer

About this Course• Student are required to complete 200 hours

of a practical placement when completing this course

• This course runs for 6 months – 1.5 days per week for students new to industry

• This course is the mandatory entry level requirement into disability support

Pathways

• Diploma of Disability• Advanced Diploma of Disability

Course OverviewCHC50108

Diploma of Disability•This qualification covers workers who are responsible for the coordination and management of agencies delivering services to people with a disability.•Workers in this role:

• Are usually also involved in service delivery, either direct client work and/or community development projects

• Have responsibility for supervision of other staff and volunteers.

Occupational titles include•Case Coordinator•Case Management support•Program / Service Coordinator•Team Leader

About this Course• This course is run via a flexible mode of delivery

consisting of predominately online units with 3 weekly tutorials

• This course provide students with a Certificate IV in Disability additional learning's that build on the Certificate IV in Disability

• 6 units of the Certificate IV in Disability are pre-requisites for this course OR industry experience

• Placement is also required in this course

Pathways

• Advanced Diploma of Disability

Course OverviewCHC60112

Advanced Diploma of Disability•This qualification covers those workers who may operate at an advanced skills level to:

• Provide specialist services• Act as a resource for other workers• Provide professional supervision of staff including volunteers• Work intensively with clients• Work with clients with complex needs• Coordinate work programs• Supervise accommodation service delivery• Manage services

Occupational titles include•Disability Services Manager•Unit Manager•Service Coordinator•Case Manager•Cluster Manager•Residential Manager

About this Course• This course is designed for managers and/or

employees working is disability services who are aspiring to be managers

• This course runs a tutorial every 3rd Friday with content for learning online. This has been found to ensure that students are able to maintain their work life balance

• This course runs for 1 year

Application Process• Apply directly to Kangan Institute at www.kangan.edu.au • Applicants will then be invited to attend an information

session and complete pre-course documents. • Once accepted, the applicant is invited to attend an

enrolment session which is usually a week or two prior to the course commencing.

• Generally the first day of the course is orientation and LLN.

• Students are required to be 18 years of age or older to complete these qualifications.

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Health Science Foundations and Nursing

Certificate IV in Health Science Foundations

• This course is designed for people who wish to pursue a career in a health related field but feel they need some preparation.

• It is ideal for those who come from a non-English speaking background, also for people who did not study Science or Maths at secondary school and who now wish to work in the health field.

• It will give students field specific knowledge in basic anatomy, mathematics, physics chemistry and LLN/ESL development.

• What employment opportunities will I have?• With further studies, this course can lead to

employment in nursing, paramedics or other medical fields.

• What skills will I have when I complete this course?• You will gain skills in maths, essay writing,

referencing, basic infection control, human biology, research, exam techniques.

• How do I apply for this course?• Apply online at www.kangan.edu.au.• Next intake July 2013• Students may be asked to attend an

information session and complete and language literacy and numeracy test

• How long will I study for?• 6 months part-time (2-3 days a week)• Some online components available

Modules in the Cert IV Health Science Foundation course

50033Develop and Demonstrate Advanced Communication Skills

60

50034Develop and Apply Knowledge of Human Biology

80

50035 Perform Calculations in Health Mathematics 36

50036Apply Concepts From Chemistry and Physics to Health

63

50037Apply Basic Microbiological and Infection Control Concepts

20

50038Identify and Document Sociological Processes That Influence Health

34

Nursing

Health Trends in Australia• Nurses and midwives form the largest health

profession in Australia (ANF 2010b), providing health care to people throughout their lifespan and across all geographical areas of Australia.

• The depth and breadth of nursing and midwifery and health practices reach into: • people’s homes• schools• general practice• local councils and communities• aged care• rural and remote communities• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health services• hospitals • the armed forces• universities• mental health facilities

• There are two levels of nurse that are legally regulated within Australia: • registered nurses/midwives and • enrolled nurses.

• The education of registered nurses/midwives occurs in the higher education sector.

• The education of enrolled nurses occurs in the Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector.

• The minimum level of qualification for entry to practice for enrolled nurses is contained in the health training package and is now with national registration to the Diploma level according to requirements the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia’s (NMBA) national competency standards for the enrolled nurse.

• Kangan Institute is proud of its great learning environment for all its students on and off campus. The facilities include:• new classrooms• nursing laboratories with state of the art

new equipment • on-line library• computer lab and e-learning system

• We also provide flexible study modes that enable students to study from a distance.

• As we grow and develop we welcome our new students, to join in with us in building a better future not only for just their own careers but also for the entire healthcare profession.

• We are also work in collaboration with industry stakeholders to develop courses tailored for specific industry needs.

• We have also developed the most extensive network of partners in the health care industry to provide clinical placement, traineeship and job opportunities for all Kangan Institute graduates.

• Examples of our partnerships are:

• Royal Melbourne hospital• North west mental health services• Local Aged care facilities• Community allied health facilities – private

practice and public

• Kangan is continually developing articulation pathways between its own courses and into other higher education courses.

• The articulation, from one course into another within the same stream, enables students to reach their goals in a manner that suits their lifestyle.

• By starting with Vocational Education Training (VET) courses – this can enable students to– secure a job after completion of the minimum

qualification – within 18 months full time– enter their pathway goal at any time – even if the

student never completed secondary education– opportunity to study further while building

experience within the profession– ability to support themselves financially while

studying

• Investing in young people is essential to prepare Australia and its people for the challenges of the future.

• Providing youth with the support they need to succeed is part of governing in the long-term national interest.

• As the population ages, Australia faces new challenges in health, aged care, post-retirement income support and social security.

• Young people play a significant role as the nation confronts these and other challenges.

• The health workforce is ageing, with 16% aged 55 years and older in 2006, a rise from 9.2% in 1996.

• The average age of people employed in health occupations in 2006 was 42 years,

• 3 years older than other people in the workforce.

• In accordance with the Youth Strategy we actively provide support in key areas, including:• Language Literacy and Numeracy• Embedded Career Education• Youth-Friendly Learning Experiences• Community Engagement and Partnerships.• We focus not only on students (who will each

undertake a personal learning plan), but also on teachers and program managers (who receive support to improve student completion rates and attainment)

• The Youth Strategy provides a range of course options for Early School Leavers and alternatives for those thinking about leaving school.

• Through our various Youth Programs we help them to grow their skills and interests.

Pathways into Nursing

• Aged Care• Health Services Assistance• Home and Community Care• Allied Health Services• Disability

Certificate III Certificate IV Diploma

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Morning Tea

Centre for Community WellbeingCommunity Services

Nationally Accredited Training

Courses Offered:

•Online Introduction to Community Services

•Certificate III in Community Services Work

•Certificate IV in Youth Work

•Certificate IV In Alcohol and Other Drugs Work

•Diploma of Community Services Work

•Diploma of Community Development

Introduction to Community Services (On-line Course)Students will learn about •key community services/organisations that are able to assist individuals, groups and families. •values and philosophies that underpin working in the community services sector, future career opportunities and how to work in a team.

This course may be used as a pathway in to further study at a Certificate III in Community Services Work, Certificate IV in Youth Work, Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs or Diploma in Community Services Work, upon consideration of a students’ language, literacy and numeracy.

CHC30112 Certificate III in Community Services Work

This qualification applies to community work delivered through a broad range of services which provide support to individuals and groups.

At this level support workers may provide day-to-day support in community settings and/or provide assistance with entitlements and benefits under the broad direction of others.

This qualification may be used as a pathway to further study at either Certificate IV or Diploma level, upon consideration of a students’ language, literacy and numeracy.

CHC41812 Certificate IV in Youth Work

This qualification covers workers who develop and facilitate programs for young people through a ranges of community based programs.

This qualification enables students to work as: •Community development worker - Youth•Indigenous youth worker•Recreational youth activities worker•Residential care worker•Support worker residential•Youth Worker•Youth and family resource officer•Youth and family service worker•Youth case worker•Youth housing support worker

CHC40412 Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other DrugsThis qualification covers workers who provide a range of services and interventions to clients with Alcohol and other drugs issues and/or implement health promotion and community interventions. This qualification enables students to work as:•Case worker•Community support worker•Detoxification worker•Drug and Alcohol worker•Outreach worker•Support Worker

CHC50612 Diploma of Community Services Work

This qualification addresses work in roles that usually involve service delivery either direct client work and/or community education or development projects.

This qualification enables students to work as an:•Assessor•Case coordinator•Case worker/manager•Client service assessor•Community services worker•Community worker•Coordinator family services•Early intervention worker, Family support worker•Group facilitator/coordinator•Program coordinator or manager•Social welfare worker•Welfare worker

CHC50708 Diploma of Community Development

This qualification applies to community development work that aims to facilitate community members working together to influence and guide the future of their community.

This qualification enables students to work as:•Community builders•Community development officer •Community housing resource worker•Economic development manager •Neighbourhood centre manager •Outcomes manager•Project manager •Settlement workerNB: All of the aforementioned courses can lead to further study.

Introduction To Community Service (on-line course)Self paced over three weeks with 3 days of classroom delivery

CHC41812 Certificate IV in Youth Work and CHC40412 Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other DrugsDelivered over 12 months full time during the day and 2 years part time afternoon and evening one day a week, using a blended delivery.

CHC50612 Diploma of Community Services WorkCHC50708 Diploma of Community DevelopmentDelivered over 2 years full time during the day 4 days a week and 3 years part time afternoon and evening one day per week using a blended delivery .

Course Structure

Skills required for working in the Community Services Sector:

• Ability to work with some of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged people in our community

• Ability to have good communication and teamwork skills

• A strong sense of empathy and understanding

• A strong belief in equality and social justice

• Values that fit within the needs of being an appropriate and effective worker

Application is an online process through Kangan institute’s website www.kangan.edu.au

Applicants will then be provided with the opportunity to attend an information session.

Subsequent to the information session prospective students will then be offered an interview as part of the selection process.

Prospective students will then be notified in a timely manner as to whether they were successful or unsuccessful in gaining entry in to their desired course.

NB. It is highly recommended that prospective students are over the age of 18.

Course Application and Selection

Student Testimonial

• Diploma of Community Services Work - Nathanael Cipriano

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Children’s Services

Courses OfferedNationally Accredited TrainingCertificate III in Children’s Services

Certificate III in Education Support (Integration Aide) Diploma of Children’s Services

(Early Childhood Education and Care)

Career Opportunities and Pathways

Certificate III in Children’s Services Enables graduates to work in an assisting role in Long Daycare or Kindergarten or work independently in Playgroups, Family Daycare or as a Nanny.Graduates can pathway into the Diploma of Children’s Services.

Diploma of Children’s ServicesEnables graduates to work as a Team Leader in Long Daycare and with experience, be a Service Director/Manager, Children’s Advisor.Graduates gain credit of 12 months into Bachelor courses in Early Childhood

Certificate III in Education Support/Integration Aide

Enables graduates to work in the both mainstream and specialist schools supporting students in the classroom and in the more general role of Education Support.Graduates can seek credit into Certificate IV and Diploma Disability courses.

Course Structure• Certificate III in Children’s Services Delivered over 6 months full time during the day and 1 year part time in the evening• Diploma of Children’s Services (Early Childhood Education

and Care) Delivered over 18 months full time during the day and 2 years part time in the evening• Certificate III in Education Support

Delivered over 6 months, 1 day or 1 evening per week in a

combination workshop and flexible workbook mode

Skills required for working with children

• A high level of duty of care with the ability to protect the health and wellbeing of children

• The ability to provide a safe environment• A physical and mental ability to be able to ‘step in quickly’ to

protect children• Academic ability to allow for understanding of the theory,

procedures, legislation and regulations pertaining to the role• A desire to enjoy working with children• Patience, compassion and a sense of humour

Course application and selection

• Application is ‘online’ through Kangan Institute’s website www.kangan.edu.au

• Applicants are then notified to attend an Information / Selection Session where they are given all course details and also undertake an online Literacy/Numeracy assessment to determine the most suitable course group for them.

NB. It must be remembered that Children’s Services graduates MUST be 18 years of age to gain employment working with children, so this should be considered by potential applicants.

Questions

VET in Schools

About Kangan Institute• Provide VETiS classes across 5 campuses:

• Broadmeadows• Essendon• Moonee Ponds• Docklands• Richmond

• Kangan Institute delivers training to more than 40,000 students each year

• Kangan Institute delivers Vet in Schools training to more than 3,500 students per year across 120 schools.

VET in Schools• VCE VET programs are vocational training

programs approved by the VCAA.• They lead to nationally recognised

qualifications.• Students undertaking a VCE VET program have

the opportunity to receive both a senior secondary certificate (VCE or VCAL) and a nationally portable VET qualification.

Allied Health VETiS

• To run during school terms for two years – 3 hours/week.

• No school holiday classes.• KI offer VETiS Allied Health classes at Essendon

and Richmond on Wednesdays and Moonee Ponds on Monday evenings.

• KI do not auspice this qualification to schools

Allied Health VETiS

• Certificate III Allied Health Assistance• 15 units of competency to be completed• If the full two years are successfully completed

students are entitled to two units 3 & 4 sequences

• This program contributes 10% of a students ATAR score.

Allied Health Sample Units• Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately• Assist with an allied health program• Recognise healthy body systems in a health care

context• Maintain high standard of client service• Assist with client movement• Communicate and work effectively in health• Comply with infection control policies and procedures• Participate in WHS processes

How to enrol for Allied Health

• Kangan VETiS enrolments are made directly through schools.

• Details on 2014 VETiS applications and costs will be sent to schools early term 3.

• Kangan will be introducing an online application process in 2014.

Further information on VETiS can be found on: http://www.kangan.edu.au/courses/vet-in-schools/

Please contact Garry Argent on gargent@kangan.edu.au if you have any VETiS

queries.

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