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Education and Community Services
As a leading provider of community services, aged care, child care, mental health and education training in Western Australia, we have close relationships with key industry partners including hospitals and a wide range of aged care, disability services, youth work, child care and community service providers. Studying one of our courses is a rewarding way to make a career that is all about helping those in need and making positive changes to communities.
The ageing population, ageing workforce and roll out of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) have placed an unprecedented demand on service delivery and the requirements for a skilled workforce. North Metropolitan TAFE works closely with partners including Brightwater, Hall & Prior, Juniper and WA Blue Sky to produce skilled graduates ready to join the workforce. Â
We also offer dual qualifications in partnership with Hall and Prior Health and Aged Care Group, combining CHC33015 AA66 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) with HLT33115 AA72 Certificate III in Health Service Assistance (Acute Care).
North Metropolitan TAFE is offering qualifications in direct client care to meet the need for skilled personnel to help support our ageing population or work with people with a disability.
- CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)
- CHC43115 Certificate IV in Disability
- CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)
- CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support
- CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (Home and Community)
- CHC43415 Certificate IV in Leisure and Health
We partner with enterprises and consortiums to apply for funding in training workers to fill current skills gaps and future workforce requirements through traineeships and skill sets.
For information on what it is and how it works:
Aged care is a fulfilling and challenging career with high employment prospects, especially due to a shortage of skilled staff.
During your studies, you will develop your interpersonal skills and learn through a combination of lectures, talks and visits from guest speakers, and gain practical experience as you embark on a supervised work placement in an aged care organisation. You will learn how to provide direct care to clients who are unable to care for themselves due to ill health or disability, and gain a better understanding of age related illnesses and how to manage them.
Allied Health Assistants support the work done by Speech Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and other Allied Health Professionals.
It is the perfect career pathway for those who want to help people affected by physical disabilities, medical conditions, mental health ailments, ageing, developmental disability, communication difficulties and/or social disadvantage to achieve functional independence.
By studying one of our qualifications, you will learn how to work in a rich variety of settings with children, adults and the elderly. You will develop the skills and knowledge you need to gain employment in a range of facilities such as community health and rehabilitation centres, public hospitals, aged care facilities, schools, mental health clinics and private practices.
Community services is a sector that is continually growing. Work is available in the not-for-profit, private and government sectors, in areas as broad as youth programs, alcohol and drug centres, non-clinical mental health settings, financial counselling, multicultural services, and disability and aged care programs.
Community services is a rewarding career path that will see you helping people in various ways. You will promote community cohesion and equality, helping people access services that will improve their quality of life. You will be able to better inform, advocate for and empower individuals or groups in a range of community settings.
During your training you will develop new skills in communication, case management, client work and advocacy, learning from real stories and examples which are delivered through a combination of lectures, guest speakers and a supervised field placement in a community services organisation.
Our counselling qualification focuses on community services work.
This means students gain the skills to support a wide range of clients, including people from culturally diverse backgrounds and community groups. You may provide support in areas such as mental health, drug and alcohol abuse, family and domestic violence, housing within welfare or government agencies.
Studying a qualification in this area will put you on the path to a satisfying, diverse and meaningful career, as you work with individuals to help them achieve their personal goals and maintain wellbeing.
With changes to the way that people with disability receive funding and growth in the number of people living with disability, this area has more job opportunities than ever before.
Our courses will help you develop the skills to work with families, manage staff, coordinate services and deliver support to individuals with more complex needs in a wide range of community services agencies.
Induction to Disability short course
Do you want to build your skills to work with people with a disability?
With the need for disability support workers expected to double over the next two years North Metropolitan TAFE's 4-week Induction to Disability skill set is a great start for you.
Early Childhood Education and Care
If you have an interest in how children grow, develop and learn, work well as part of a team and enjoy creating fun activities, then a career in early childhood care is ideal for you.
This is a skills shortage area, with high demand for workers, allowing you to work closely with people from different ages, cultures and backgrounds, including children, families and communities.
By studying one of our qualifications, you will have many opportunities to develop creative and sustainable educational programs. You will learn how to work effectively in early childhood education and care settings and the administrative and legislative sides of running a centre.
Training includes lectures, workshops, online classes, hands-on activities and group work, as well as supervised field placements in different children’s services settings.
A career in education support is fulfilling and will certainly challenge you, as you help to make a difference and support children to develop confidence, new skills and independence.
Our qualifications incorporate modern practices, giving you the skills and knowledge necessary to support children’s learning, by enhancing their social, emotional, psychological, cognitive and language development.
Throughout your studies, you will work with culturally diverse students and assist them in their learning and development. You will also learn how to assist students with a diverse range of learning needs and help them complete general classroom duties.
North Metropolitan TAFE’s training and assessment qualification is all about training the trainer.
With an increasing need for a skilled workforce and a growing demand for lecturers, our qualifications will see you design and develop effective learning programs and assessments for students to facilitate, maintain and enhance professional practice through competency-based assessment.
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Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs
Make a difference to the lives of others
Assist with supporting clients with alcohol and drug issuesMake a difference to the lives of others
This qualification focuses on providing assessment and support to clients with alcohol and drug issues. You will learn about interviewing in the initial client assessment, responding to crisis, working with people with mental health concerns, and providing alcohol and other drugs (AOD) interventions.
This qualification is part of the Lower fees, local skills program where you'll pay only half of the standard course fees.
Certificate IV
Childcare Introduction Skill Set
If you are considering a career in childcare, you can get an idea of what's in store with this introductory skill set
You'll gain an understanding of the core skills required to work in child care and start on a pathway to further study and employment.Get a glimpse into the childcare sector with this introductory skill set
If you are considering a career in childcare, you can get an idea of what's in store with this introductory skill set.
You'll gain an understanding of the core skills required to work in child care and start on a pathway to further study and employment in this sector.
You will do a 27.5 hour work placement as part of the training included in this skill set.
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Clinical Care for Aged Care Workers Skill Set
Get equipped to provide a high level of care in the aged care sector
This skill set is most suited to those working within the aged care sector. It has been established to provide you with additional clinical and assessment skills.Gain the skills you need to equip you to provide a high level of care in the aged care sector
The Aged Care Standards highlight the importance of providing safe clinical care to residents with a focus on recognising individual client needs and assessing and reporting changes in a resident's condition. This skill set has been established to provide you with additional clinical skills and assessment skills if you are working within the aged care sector.
Residents within the aged care sector have increasingly complex health care needs and higher acuity levels. The skills gained from this skill set will enable you to work with and support the Registered Nurse in the assessment of clients and delivery of clinical care. Â The units have a focus on medication and recognising and reporting signs of deterioration in clients.
This skill set is most suited to those working within the aged care sector.
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Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management
Become a leader in the community services industry
Build on your existing skills and develop your expertise as a senior administrative worker within the community services industry while you work.Become a leader in the community services industry
Learn to coordinate and manage small community service groups or branches/departments of large community organisations.
By completing this course you'll build upon your existing skills and develop your expertise as a senior administrative worker within the community services industry.Â
You may also use your existing workplace experience to gain credit for some aspects of this course.
This course is only delivered through an employer-based study mode, participants will need to be employed in a role that includes a moderate level of management in order to complete this qualification.
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Certificate II in Community Services
Open the door to a career in community services
Gain an introduction to the community services industry and practical skills to get started in the community services industry.This qualification is part of the Lower fees, local skills program where you'll pay only half of the standard course fees.
Open the door to a career in community services
This course will introduce you to the community services industry. You'll gain the essential theoretical knowledge and practical skills by completing this qualification.
Start on your path to a career in Community Services, Aged Care, Children's Services or Disability Services.
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Certificate III in Community Services
There is an ongoing skill shortage in Community Services
Gain an insight into the community services sector including mental health, alcohol and other drug services and domestic violence services. This course is ideal for support workers, case workers and client contact officers.This qualification is part of the Lower fees, local skills program where you'll pay only half of the standard course fees.
There is an ongoing skill shortage in Community Services
This entry level course is ideal for support workers, case workers and client contact officers; generally, positions with direct contact with clients, providing  day-to-day support.
All of our Community Service qualifications have flexible training delivery modes and the option to study on the job. This means you get the most relevant skills and the opportunity to form industry contacts.
You'll also be mentored by attentive and caring lecturers who have extensive experience in the industry.
Certificate III
Certificate IV in Community Services
Further your skills in developing services and programs for the community
There is an ongoing skill shortage in the community services industry and as part of this qualification you will get to apply your learning through a work placement*.This qualification is part of the Lower fees, local skills program where you'll pay only half of the standard course fees.
Further your skills in developing services and programs for the community
If you enjoy helping people and like working in a team then a career in community services could be for you. There is an ongoing skill shortage in this industry so employment prospects are high.
As part of this qualification you will undertake a work placement* where you will be able to apply the skills and knowledge you have learned.
All of our Community Service qualifications have flexible training delivery modes and the option to study on the job.
Certificate IV
Diploma of Community Services
There is an ongoing skill shortage in Community Services.
Gain specialised skills in community services to work autonomously under broad directions from senior management, providing direct support to individuals or groups.This qualification is part of the Lower fees, local skills program where you'll pay only half of the standard course fees.
There is an ongoing skill shortage in Community Services
Complete this qualification and you could be working in community services, case management or social housing, involved in the managing, co-ordinating and/or delivering of person-centred services to individuals, groups and communities.
You will have specialised skills in community services and work autonomously under broad directions from senior management, providing direct support to individuals or groups. You may also have responsibility for the supervision of other workers and volunteers and/or case management, program coordination or the development of new business opportunities.
All our community service qualifications have flexible training delivery modes and the option to study on the job. This means you get the most relevant skills and the opportunity to form industry contacts.
Diploma
Community Services Crisis Support Skill Set
Gain the skills and training to respond to the immediate needs of clients in crisis
This skills set will give you the skills and training to respond to the immediate needs of clients in crisis.Gain the skills and training to respond to the immediate needs of clients in crisis
This skills set will prepare you to respond to crises in any community services setting and is suitable for anyone working in the community through paid employment or volunteering. You will learn in a safe environment through scenario-based simulations that uses actors to replicate critical situations.
Successful completion of this course may open up opportunities to work directly with clients or help with career progression. It will give you two units towards a variety of Community Services qualifications.
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Diploma of Counselling
Gain a competitive edge to employment in this fast-growing industry.
Gain the skills and knowledge to work with clients experiencing complex situations requiring advanced interviewing and communication skills in a community services setting.Gain a competitive edge to employment in this fast-growing industry
This qualification will provide you with the skills and knowledge to work with clients experiencing complex situations requiring advanced interviewing and communication skills in a community services setting.
During the course you will gain industry experience and grow your expertise. You may find yourself working in the areas of mental health, drugs and alcohol abuse, family and domestic violence, housing, adolescent development, or parenting and relationships - completing this course will give you a competitive edge to secure employment in this fast-growing industry.
This course may be of particular interest to graduates of Diploma or higher in community services, youth work, mental health, allied field or applicants already working in these industries.Â
Diploma
Dementia Support - Service Delivery Skill Set
Support people with dementia
If you are working in the aged and/or community care environment this is a great opportunity to develop your skills and provide a mentoring/leadership role in dementia care and management in your organisation.Support people with dementia
This skill set is most suited to those who are wanting to build on their knowledge and skills to support clients with dementia. If you are working in the aged and/or community care environment this is a great opportunity to develop your skills and provide a mentoring/leadership role in dementia care and management in your organisation.
North Metro TAFE has strong industry relationships and a great team of current and engaging lecturers to support you through your learning journey.
Delivery is a mix of online and on campus practical laboratory and simulated assessment sessions. Online learning will be supported by collaboration sessions and you will be required to attend our Mt Lawley campus on three days.
Successful completion of this skill set will provide you with credit towards CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support.
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Early Childhood Aboriginal Skill Set
An exciting start to a rewarding career
This course is a unique set of three units designed to give Aboriginal students an exciting start toward a career in early childhood.An exciting start to a rewarding career
The Early Childhood Aboriginal Skill Set is a unique set of three units designed to give Aboriginal students an exciting start toward a career in early childhood.
The course is delivered by a lecturer with knowledge in Aboriginal culture and learning styles and is supported by an Aboriginal mentor. It is based on the Aboriginal Cultural Standards Framework and aims to provide a culturally safe learning environment.
Non-Aboriginal students can apply through interview.
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Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
Early Childhood Education and Care is an expanding industry
This course will prepare you for working with young children up to the age of 5 years where you'll learn how to interact and foster their development.Your gateway to a rewarding career in a growing industry
Early Childhood Education and Care is an expanding industry for those with a genuine interest and passion in the care and education of young children up to the age of 5 years. The childcare industry is demanding higher qualifications and training from educators in this field to ensure consistently high standards of education and care for children placed in these services. This can be achieved by completing the Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.
You'll learn how to interact and foster the development of the children while working within legal requirements and ensuring the children's health and safety are not at risk.
As part of this qualification you will undertake a supervised work placement where you will be able to apply the skills and knowledge you have learned.
You will work closely with children from different backgrounds and cultures and provide care and support for them in various child care situations.
North Metropolitan TAFEÂ is offering early childhood training to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and further information can be found on our Koolark Page(opens in a new tab) .
Certificate III
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
Learn to manage the operation of a child care centre
Gain skills in planning, implementing and managing programs in early childhood services, and learn to provide care and meet the needs of infants and young children.A fulfilling career helping children grow and develop
This diploma will provide you with the skills and knowledge to manage the operation of a child care centre where you would be responsible for planning, implementing and managing programs in early childhood services (0-5 years), in accordance with licensing, accreditation and duty of care requirements. You would also supervise staff and volunteers.
During this course you will learn to provide care and meet the social, emotional, physical and educational needs of infants and young children in various care settings.
As part of this qualification you will undertake ongoing work placement where you will be able to apply the skills and knowledge you have learned. You will work closely with children from different backgrounds and cultures and provide care and support for them.
In most states this is the highest qualification required at director or service manager level for children's service centre based care and education.
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Early Childhood Leadership Skill Set
Gain leadership knowledge and skills in Early Childhood Education and Care
If you are looking to upskill or move into a managerial role in early childhood education and care this skill set will give you the skills and knowledge to confidently consult, support, and manage staff while exploring your personal management style.Gain leadership knowledge and skills in Early Childhood Education and Care
If you are looking to upskill or move into a managerial role in early childhood education and care this skill set will give you the skills and knowledge to confidently consult, support, and manage staff while exploring your personal management style.
It is designed for people who are currently working in the Early Education and Care industry and want to update their leadership skills.
This course is delivered online with live workshops and assessment takes place in industry as a workplace project.
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Certificate III in Education Support
Assist the teaching staff to help children learn
You'll develop the skills and knowledge to support teachers and provide care and supervision for children from kindergarten to Year 12.Develop the skills and knowledge to assist teaching staff
This course will provide you with a customised program in learning support to prepare you for roles such as an education assistant working in a school. You will learn to provide support to a classroom teacher for children from kindergarten to Year 12.
As part of this qualification you will undertake a supervised work placement where you will be able to apply the skills and knowledge you have learned in a classroom setting.
Certificate III in Education Support students are required to obtain a Working with Children Check and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check before attending work placement. Under 18 students will be required to obtain a Confidential Statutory Declaration.
Certificate III
Certificate IV in Education Support
Engage your passion for working with children and supporting their individual needs
A career that fits in with your family life, this course will give you with the practical skills and knowledge to assist the teaching staff in schools and provide care, instruction and supervision in kindergarten, pre-primary, primary and secondary school.Engage your passion for working with children and supporting their individual needs
The Certificate IV in Education Support will provide you with the practical skills and knowledge to assist the teaching staff in schools and provide care, instruction and supervision in kindergarten, pre-primary, primary and secondary school.
This course is also available through a structured online mode of study. Online is a little different to on-campus study as you do not have face to face contact with your lecturers. If on-campus study is not your preference, then online study is a great option. You will still be supported by your online lecturers. With online study you will be completing your course via an online platform which contains all your study material and assessments. You will be provided a login and password to access this material once you have been enrolled at North Metropolitan TAFE.Â
No matter how you choose to study, as part of this qualification you will need to undertake a supervised work placement where you will be able to apply the skills and knowledge you have learned in a classroom setting.
Certificate IV in Education Support students are required to obtain a Working with Children Check and a Department of Education Police Clearance before attending work placement. Under 18 students will be required to obtain a Confidential Statutory Declaration.
Certificate IV
Enterprise Trainer-Presenting Skill Set
Deliver training sessions in a range of workplace and formal learning contexts
Gain the skills required to train others within the workplace; and teach, train and assess (under supervision) within the Vocational Education Training (VET) sector.Gain the skills to deliver training sessions in a range of workplace and formal learning contexts
This skill set will give you the necessary skills and knowledge to training others within a workplace. It will enhance your competence and confidence to make presentations and facilitate learning (accredited or non-accredited) and activities in small and large groups.
The course is suitable for:
- HR staff who conduct employee inductions;
- Supervisors who train staff on policies and procedures; or
- Enterprise trainers who have been identified as having particular skills and experience that benefit others.
It is also suitable for individuals who teach, train, assess and develop resources (under supervision) within the vocational education and training (VET) environment who work mainly in classroom situations. Or others who are required to train within a workplace and who may be involved in coaching on a individual or small group basis.
On completion of this skill set the two units will provide credit towards the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.
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Entry into Care Roles Skill Set
This skill set is free for everyone
This skill set will give you the skills and knowledge required to provide entry level support and basic client care for a range of roles and purposes within the aged care and disability support sectors.This skill set is free for everyone
The CHCSS00114 Entry Into Care Roles skill set addresses the skills and knowledge required to provide entry level support and basic client care for a range of roles and purposes within the aged care and disability support sectors.
The support provided in client care will be predominantly non-direct. The skill set is comprised of the following units.
- HLTINF001 Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
- CHCCCS015 Provide individualised support
- HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
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Food Safety for Ancillary Aged and Personal Care Staff Skill Set
The COVID19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of building the capacity and understanding of the workforce across a range of areas.
This skill set has been developed to promote safe food practices, infection prevention, and control and safe manual handling measures.The COVID19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of building the capacity and understanding of the workforce across a range of areas.
This skill set has been developed to promote safe food practices, infection prevention, and control and safe manual handling measures. These measures will assist in providing a safe environment and hygiene practices when preparing, handling, serving and assisting with meals. Ancillary aged care and personal care staff including cooks, and chefs as well as staff involved in meal delivery and assisting clients with their meals will benefit from this food handling skill set.
You'll gain the following skills:
- Undertake manual tasks safely
- Identify infection hazards and assess risks, including using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) effectively to prevent the spread and transmission of infection
- Create a safe work environment
- Understand and implement safe food practices
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High Support and Complex Care - Aged Care
Provide high level care and support in an aged care setting
You'll gain the skills and knowledge needed to identify and assess risk, support the complex needs of residents, and provide palliative care. This skill set is best suited for those working within the aged care or disability sectors.Provide high level care and support in an aged care setting
Residents within the aged care sector have increasingly complex health care needs and higher acuity levels. Â This increases the level of support and care needs of residents. Â You'll gain additional skills to assess and identify the care needs of residents. Â Understanding the importance of risk factors and potential impact on a resident is a key component to this skill set, along with methods to minimize and monitor interventions. Â You'll also learn strategies to support residents' palliative care needs and medications competency.
This skill set is best suited for those working within the aged care or disability sectors.
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High Support and Complex Care - Disability Skill Set
Provide high level care and support in an disability care setting
This skill set is suited for those working with clients with high support and complex care needs. You'll gain a range of strategies and skills to support and care for clients.Provide high level care and support in an disability care setting
This skill set is suited for those working with clients with high support and complex care needs. You'll gain a range of strategies and skills to support and care for clients.Â
You'll also be equipped with additional skills to help you assess and identify the care needs of residents. Understanding the importance of risk factors and potential impact on a resident is a key component to the skill set, along with strategies to minimize and monitor interventions.
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Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)
Empower and support the independence of our elders and join one of Australia's fastest growing industries
Learn to provide direct care to clients in residential, home and community settings, and gain real industry experience.This qualification is part of the Lower fees, local skills program where you'll pay only half of the standard course fees.
Learn how to empower and support the independence of our elders needing care and join one of Australia's fastest growing industries
When you complete the Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) you will be ready to start a rewarding career providing direct care to clients in residential, home and community settings.
Aged Care Workers provide personal, physical and emotional support to older people who require assistance with daily living. When you provide support to older people you are able to make a tremendous difference to their quality of life and achieve real personal satisfaction through your work. Aged care work is rewarding in itself and provides the opportunity to meet a wide variety of older people
There are two different industry placement options available to those studying this Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing).
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Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)
Develop a career in the rewarding world of disability work
You'll gain real industry experience applying your training in a meaningful way though a supervised work placement and on completion of this course you could find work in a variety of settings.This qualification is part of the Lower fees, local skills program where you'll pay only half of the standard course fees.
If you are passionate about supporting people with disability to reach their potential and live an independent life, then this is the course for you
When you complete the Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) you will be on a pathway to develop a career in the rewarding world of disability work. On successful completion you could find work in a variety of settings such as residential, individual support, employment, recreational/day support, advocacy and case management.
This course includes a supervised work placement, where you'll be able to apply your training in a meaningful and relevant way, and gain real industry experience.
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Certificate III in Individual Support (Home and Community)
Provide direct care to those unable to care for themselves
Gain the skills to support the independence and well being of clients in a community setting, and put your learning into practice through a supervised work placement.This qualification is part of the Lower fees, local skills program where you'll pay only half of the standard course fees.
Make a positive difference to people's lives
In this course, you will learn how to provide direct care to clients who are unable to care for themselves due to ill health or disability in a community setting. You'll gain an insight into the aged care and home and community care sector and undertake a supervised work placement where you get to put your skills into practice.
All of our Home and Community Care qualifications can be completed in the workplace. This means you get the most relevant skills and the opportunity to form industry contacts.
Certificate III
Certificate IV in Mental Health
Focus on the support and needs of people experiencing mental health issues.
Learn about the value and principles of mental health sector and how to apply them in a recovery oriented way.This qualification is part of the Lower fees, local skills program where you'll pay only half of the standard course fees.
Develop skills to work with clients experiencing a mental health illness
This qualification focuses on the support and needs of people experiencing mental health issues. You'll learn about the value and principles of mental health sector and how to apply them in a recovery oriented way.
You will undertake a supervised or simulated work placement* where you will be able to apply the skills and knowledge you have learned.
You could find work in a variety of community contexts such as community based non-government organisations; outreach; centre-based programs; respite care; residential services; rehabilitation programs; clinical settings; or supporting people in employment.
Certificate IV
Diploma of Mental Health
Develop the skills to work with clients experiencing a mental health illness
Learn about current approaches to mental health that focus on the person not the illness.Develop the skills to work with clients experiencing a mental health illness
You will learn about current approaches to mental health that focus on the person not the illness. The Diploma of Mental Health will enable you to undertake community service work that includes mental health.
Working in the community services industry you will provide services to clients in relation to mental health issues that may include case management, referral, advocacy, individual support, and education/health promotion services.Â
Diploma
Recognise and Respond Appropriately to Domestic and Family Violence Skill Set
Be better informed about Domestic and Family Violence and help raise awareness of the issues involved
Expand your knowledge and skills and help recognise situations where people are experiencing domestic and family violence, and develop core skills and knowledge in offering support.Be better informed about Domestic and Family Violence and help raise awareness of the issues involved
Expand your knowledge and skills and help recognise situations where people are experiencing domestic and family violence, and develop core skills and knowledge in offering support.
If you are working or volunteering in a community service context and wish to learn more about domestic and family violence and how to provide immediate intervention and support this skill set will give you the knowledge you need.
It is recommended that students be over 18 or have experience in the Community Service industry.
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Safety and Protection of Children and Young People for Sports, Recreation and Community organisations Skill Set
Gain the skills required to protect children and young people engaged in community based activities
If you are in contact with children and young people through work or volunteering in a community based group or you are working with vulnerable people this course will teach you compliance with the child safety industry, regulatory and organisational requirements.Gain the skills required to protect children and young people engaged in community based activities
If you are in contact with children and young people through work or volunteering in a community based group such as a sporting club, dance or martial arts studio, training organisation, or you are working with vulnerable people this course will teach you compliance with the child safety industry, regulatory and organisational requirements. This includes identifying and controlling three child safety risks over an assessment period of one month in a community or simulated community based setting.
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Certificate IV in School Age Education and Care
Support the development of children
This course will give you the skills to work as an outside school hours carer or school holiday program coordinator for children aged between 6 and 12 years.Do you want a career caring for the future?
When you complete the Certificate IV in School Age Education and Care you'll be on your way to a career as an outside school hours carer or school holiday program coordinator for children aged between 6 and 12 years.
You will gain the knowledge and skills to work effectively in the education sector, supporting the development of children.
Certificate IV
Supporting Children (2 - 12 years) with Autism Skill Set
Support children with autism in school or child care settings
This skill set has been designed to help you support children aged 2 - 12 who have educational needs associated with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).Gain the skills needed to support children with autism in school or child care settings
This skill set has been designed to help you support children aged 2 - 12 who have educational needs associated with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
If you are a teacher, an education assistant or an early childhood educator, North Metropolitan TAFE's experienced lecturers can provide you with the knowledge to support children with autism in school or care settings.
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Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
Get equipped to work as a vocational trainer, workplace assessor or lecturer
Gain the knowledge and skills to deliver and assess training, design and develop training programs, present to groups of learners, and participate in assessment moderation and validation in the Vocational Education and Training sector.Get qualified to deliver training and assessment in the Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector
This qualification is for individuals responsible for delivering accredited training and assessing the skill levels of VET students either in a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) or within a work environment as part of a structured VET program.
On successful completion you will have the skills to train and assess competence in a workplace, a registered training organisation or in a community setting.
To enrol in this course you will need to demonstrate that you have current vocational skills, knowledge and expertise that you will be passing on to others after you become a qualified trainer.
This course is delivered in four clusters through a mix of both face-to-face workshops and online structured learning and assessment activities. You will need to complete all clusters to obtain the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.
Please note Clusters B, C and D below require you to have access to current VET students undertaking a nationally recognised qualification directly linked to YOUR industry qualification/skill and background. This is to meet specific assessment requirements and to meet the Standards for RTOs 2015.
Clusters | Delivery mode |
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A. Enterprise Trainer Skill Set | Online |
B. Learning Design | Blended (a mix of face-to-face and online learning) |
C. Assessment | Blended (a mix of face-to-face and online learning) |
D. Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) and Workplace Learning | Online |
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Certificate IV
Working in a Trauma Informed Way in the Mental Health and Community Sector Skill Set
Work from a trauma informed care perspective
Develop your knowledge and understanding of trauma when working with people living with mental health issues in the community services and health sector.Work from a trauma informed care perspective
Develop your knowledge and understanding of trauma when working with people living with mental health issues in the community services and health sector.
Whether you are working or volunteering in the community services or mental health sectors, this skill set will help you to work from a trauma informed care perspective.
It is recommended that students be over 18 or have experience in the Community Service industry.
Skill set
Certificate IV in Youth Work
Create brighter futures for young people
Learn how to create programs designed to address the needs of young people and put your skills into practice with a supervised or simulated work placement.Create brighter futures for young people
Complete this qualification and you'll have what it takes to help young people in need. You may find employment in community, government and welfare agencies.
You 'll learn how to create programs designed to address the social, behavioural, health, welfare, developmental and protection needs of young people while working to legal and ethical requirements.
During this course you will undertake a supervised or simulated work placement* where you will be able to apply the skills and knowledge you have learned.
Certificate IV
Diploma of Youth Work
Make a positive impact in young people's lives
Gain a range of skills enabling you to respond to critical situations as well as manage finances, work safety and the work environment. This course includes a supervised work placement.Make a positive impact in young people's lives
Youth Workers coordinate and manage the development and delivery of services and programs designed to address the social, behavioural, health, welfare, developmental and protection needs of young people.
During this course you will learn skills that enable you to respond to young people in crisis and the ability to respond to critical situations as well as the management of finances, work safety and the work environment.
As part of this qualification you will undertake a supervised work placement where you will be able to apply the skills and knowledge you have learned.
Diploma
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