The Certificate III in Aged Care is a direct path for working in the aged care sector in either an aged care facility or in the home and community care field. All learning is undertaken in a fully equipped clinical laboratory and you will gain the skills to work as a Personal Care Assistant, Community Care Worker, Community Support Worker and Home Care Assistant.
Undertaking 3 certificates at the same time is the most viable option due to units that cross over the qualifications. As a result, the time required to gain 3 qualifications is markedly reduced. The combination of these Community Services certificates gives students opportunities to gain skills across 3 areas of health in the Community Services sector. Each of the courses has competencies that can be used in aged care facilities, In home care and the disability sector. All learning is undertaken in a fully equipped clinical laboratory and you will gain the skills to work as a Personal Care Assistant, Disability Support Worker, Community care Worker, Community Support Worker and Home Care Assistant.
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. Course includes lectures, research and self paced assignments and online study. Titles for these workers may include physiotherapy assistant, occupational therapy assistant, health administration assistant.
There are many rewards and opportunities to be gained from working with children. You can make a difference by becoming a Child Care Worker through TAFE SA study. Exit to the area of Community Services and Health which is a large and fast growing field encompassing areas such as child care, aged care, disability, youth work, nursing and dental. Work towards a career with children from babies up to 12 years old in child care, occasional care, family day care, out of school hours care and vacation care. Child care professionals support families from diverse communities and complement the nurturing and education of young children.
Certificate II in Community Services Work is available to students in year 10, 11, and 12. Students will be able to study two credits of competency from this certificate with a Children’s Services focus. Students will gain SACE units and National Accreditation. Students need to be able to complete their study during school time for one day a week. Students with additional learning needs will need to contact their VET coordinator prior to being accepted into this course. The course may be able to be customised to the student’s ability. Students will learn how to care and educate young children through hands on practical experience and child theory based research in the area of health, communication, nutrition and working with others, in a very student friendly, fun and educational environment.
The Certificate III in Disability is a direct path for working in the disability sector. All learning is undertaken in a fully equipped clinical laboratory and you will gain the skills to work as a Disability Support Worker, Personal Care Assistant, Community Care Worker, Community & Home Care Assistant.
There are many rewards and opportunities to be gained from working with children. You can make a difference by becoming a Child Care Worker through TAFE SA study. Exit to the area of Community Services and Health which is a large and fast growing field encompassing areas such as child care, aged care, disability, youth work, nursing and dental. Work towards a career with children from babies up to 12 years old in child care, occasional care, family day care, out of school hours care and vacation care. Child care professionals support families from diverse communities and complement the nurturing and education of young children.
The Certificate III in Home & Community Care is a direct path to working in the Aged Care sector in home care and in aged care facilities. All learning is undertaken in a fully equipped clinical laboratory and you will gain the skills to work as a personal care assistant, community care worker, community support worker and home care assistant.
Applicants must be playing in a community club. As a playing member of your club you have the opportunity to enrol in a club supported Basketball Coaching and Education Program. This program is endorsed by Basketball SA and developed by Pasadena High School Special Interest Basketball Program (SIBP) and the Sturt, Forrestville and South Adelaide Basketball Clubs. This course also includes a practical component. Players from other community clubs are welcome to apply directly through Pasadena High School.
This course gives students the opportunity to gain skills and knowledge to work in the sport and recreation industry. The course also gives students the chance to develop office skills such as the use of business technology, promoting products and services to clients and processing and maintaining workplace information. It is an entry level course leading to further training such as Certificate III Sport and Recreation, traineeships or employment in the sport officiating, sports administration and coaching areas.

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