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Are you looking for a pathway to Individual Support?
This course is designed as an entry level skill set for people considering working in aged care, home and community care and disability and would also suit people who may already be working as a Level 1 home care worker or working in Disability and wish to attain some accredited units.
This course provides an Introduction to care / support work and provides underpinning skills and knowledge for people who may want to go onto further study and complete a Certificate III in Individual Support.
The skill set comprises three units from the current Certificate III in Individual Support and is delivered on campus over 11 class sessions.
In this course you will learn how to support people according to their preferences and support plans, how to work safely and follow infection control practices. The course provides information about duty of care, working responsibly and strategies on how to ensure individuals are supported to be as independent as possible.
Read moreThere are no essential entry requirements for this course.
It makes sense that you should be recognised for the things you already know how to do.
TasTAFE can assess your skills and knowledge based on your previous education, work history or life experience - which may help you to gain your qualification a whole lot faster!
More information on the recognition process is available on our recognition of prior learning and skills page.