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• Certificate III in Individual Support

  Type of course Vocational Courses

  Name of course Certificate III in Individual Support

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  Overview

  The Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) offers students a holistic approach to caring for the aged. With exceptional job outcomes in a growing sector, this Certificate program will offer individuals a supportive learning environment and unique opportunities to develop the physical, mental and emotional skills associated with the human services area. If you have a genuine desire to care for and be of service to the elderly, we encourage you to investigate the benefits of working in this rewarding field.
  Successful completion of the Certificate III in Individual Support qualifies graduates to work as Personal Care Workers in the Community Services and Residential Aged Care Sector. This qualification offers a direct entry pathway into the Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled/Division 2) and Diploma of Community Services programs.

  
  

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• Short Courses

  Type of course Vocational Courses

  Name of course Short Courses

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  For the rest of the courses including
  1. Advanced Diploma of Ayurveda
  2. Certificate III in Health Services Assistance
  3. Certificate III in Dental assisting
  4. Certificate III in Pathology Collection
  5. Graduate Diploma of Strategic Leadership

  
  

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• Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management

  Type of course Vocational Courses

  Name of course Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management

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  Overview

  Are you an existing health or community services professional or perhaps looking to build on your existing Diploma studies?
  The Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management qualification reflects the role of workers who are middle managers or managers across a range of community sector organisations. These people work independently and report to executive management, directors or boards of management. They undertake a range of functions requiring the application of knowledge and skills to achieve results in line with the organisation’s goals and strategic directions.

  
  

  At this level, workers have responsibility for planning and monitoring service delivery, recruitment and performance management of other paid or unpaid workers, managing risk and contributing to continuous improvement within the scope of their specific role. This may include management of a specific programs or project, or broader management of a community-based organisation, early childhood education service, not-for-profit organisation or community centre.

  
  

  Pathways into community sector management as a career include vocational training and tertiary qualifications. Students who complete this qualification may be eligible for entry into higher education programs in areas such as Social Work, Human Services and Applied Public Health.

  
  

  Direct entry into the Advanced Diploma is available to eligible applicants; or students might choose to study the Diploma of Nursing, Diploma of Community Services, Diploma of Counselling or Diploma of Mental Health before commencing this Advanced Diploma program.

  
  

  All candidates who undertake the Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management will be provided with advice on employment and training options.

  
  

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• Advanced Diploma of Business

  Type of course Vocational Courses

  Name of course Advanced Diploma of Business

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  The Advanced Diploma of Business equips graduates with a range of multi disciplinary business skills. In turn, graduates are able to utilise these competencies across a range of industry sectors
  This is an excellent program for individuals who wish to develop general commercial and management skills to an Advanced Diploma level. Graduates enjoy quality employment outcomes or may build onto their Advanced Diploma by continuing onto undergraduate university studies at any number of Australian universities.

  
  

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• Diploma of Care

  Type of course Vocational Courses

  Name of course Diploma of Care

  Timetable Morning classes

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  Overview

  Students enjoy a supportive learning environment where care and attention are given to their individual needs. Credit for previous nursing/health experience may apply.

  
  

  The EN works with the registered nurse (RN) as part of the health care team and demonstrates competence in the provision of person-centred care. Core practice generally requires the EN to work under the direct or indirect supervision of the RN. At all times, the EN retains responsibility for his/her actions and remains accountable in providing delegated nursing care.

  
  

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• Diploma of Early Childhood Education & Care

  Type of course Vocational Courses

  Name of course Diploma of Early Childhood Education & Care

  Timetable Morning classes

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  Overview

  This qualification reflects the role of early childhood educators who are responsible for designing and implementing curriculum in early childhood education and care services. In doing so they work to implement an approved learning framework within the requirements of the Education and Care Services National Regulations and the National Quality Standard. They may have responsibility for supervision of volunteers or other staff.
  Under the Education and Care Services National Law (2011) the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) publishes lists of approved early childhood education and care qualifications and information regarding regulatory requirements here: www.acecqa.gov.au.

  
  

  Students enjoy a supportive learning environment where care and attention is given to their individual needs. Credit for previous community services experience may apply.

  
  

  This program is delivered using a blended learning mode. Students attend regular on-campus sessions each month, supported by self paced online learning. Each learner has a dedicated Educator to provide support through their learning journey.

  
  

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• Diploma of Leadership & Management

  Type of course Vocational Courses

  Name of course Diploma of Leadership & Management

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  The Diploma of Leadership & Management equips graduates with a variety of career opportunities. Increasingly, industry employers are demanding individuals who can manage operations and lead teams within dynamic and challenging environments.
  This program is suitable for self-motivated people who hold a genuine interest in working in management and leadership capacities and who have or who wish to further develop the skills and knowledge required to provide high quality services in a variety of industry sectors. Industry sectors may include health, community services, banking and finance, education, hospitality, retail and other commercial and community environments.

  
  

  This is an excellent program for individuals who wish to develop leadership and management skills, and can be used as a pathway into higher level qualifications at the undergraduate degree level.

  
  

  Program participants at this level display initiative and judgement in planning, organising, implementing and monitoring their own workload and the workload of others. They use communication skills to support individuals and teams to meet organisational or enterprise requirements. They plan, design, apply and evaluate solutions to unpredictable problems, and identify, analyse and synthesise information from a variety of sources.

  
  

  Graduates enjoy quality employment outcomes or may build onto their Diploma by continuing onto undergraduate university studies at any number of Australian universities.

  
  

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• Diploma of Remedial Massage

  Type of course Vocational Courses

  Name of course Diploma of Remedial Massage

  Timetable Morning classes

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  Overview

  Massage is the practice of influencing soft tissue by physical, functional, and in some cases psychological purposes and goals by accredited professionals. Massage involves acting on and inspiring the client’s body with pressure (structured, unstructured, stationary, and/or moving), tension, motion, or vibration done manually or with mechanical aids. Target tissues may include muscles, tendons, ligaments, skin, joints, or other connective tissue, as well as lymphatic vessels, and/or organs. Massage can be applied with the hands, fingers, elbows, forearm, and feet.
  (Source: Australian Association of Massage Therapists www.aamt.com.au)

  
  

  Massage therapy has become widely accepted by the public as well as the health and medical communities. EQUALS’ nationally recognised massage course covers specialisations in areas such as:

  
  

  
  
  • pre and post natal care
  
  
  • aged care
  
  
  • pre and post operative care
  
  
  • palliative care
  
  
  • rehabilitation
  
  
  • management of injuries
  
  

  
  

  Our Educators work at the leading edge of the wider healthcare industry and focus on imparting effective therapeutic and clinical techniques. As more people turn to massage for its health benefits, a growing number of individuals and existing health professionals around the world are successfully combining massage with their practical and clinical skills to promote healing within the conventional medical community.

  
  

  Our goal is to help you balance caring for yourself while caring for others, physically, emotionally and spiritually.

  
  

  Successful completion of the Diploma of Remedial Massage qualifies graduates to register with the Australian Association of Massage Therapists and to work as an accredited Massage Therapist.

  
  

  Important Note: This program is endorsed by AAMT and meets the requirements for registration as a Provider with most major health funds, including HCF and Medibank Private. However, participants are advised that information may change without notice and to confirm eligibility as a graduate with the Health Fund(s) you intend to register with as a registered Massage Therapist.

  
  

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• Diploma of Mental Health

  Type of course Vocational Courses

  Name of course Diploma of Mental Health

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  Overview

  "Mental health is arguably one of the most critical and dynamic areas of public health across the world. It is an integral and essential component of health. The World Health Organisation states: “Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.”
  The Diploma of Mental Health equips graduates with the skills to support their client’s holistic health and an overall state of well-being in which an individual realises his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and is able to make a contribution to his or her community. With more than one in five people suffering a mental health illness at some point in their lives, well trained Mental Health professionals are essential for a healthy community.

  
  

  Mental health students are trained across service delivery areas – including prevention, planning, delivery and treatment, recovery and evaluation. There is a strong emphasis on working with diverse cultures and communities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

  
  

  Mental Health professionals are typically employed in a range of settings including schools, medical centres, outreach services. hospitals, shelters, community service providers, educational institutions, prisons and long term residential facilities.

  
  

  Pathways into mental health as a career include vocational training and tertiary qualifications. Students who complete this qualification may be eligible for entry into higher education programs in areas such as Social Work, Nursing, Psychology, Human Services and Applied Public Health. VET Pathways include Advanced Diploma in Community Sector Management.

  
  

  The Diploma of Mental Health offers graduates a variety of employment opportunities within the health, human and community services sectors. These may include Welfare Support Workers and Mental Health Outreach Support Workers, Community Engagement Workers and other Rehabilitation Workers within the sector.

  
  

  Direct entry into the Diploma is available to eligible applicants; or students might choose to study the Certificate IV in Community Services or the Certificate IV in Mental Health before commencing this Diploma program."

  
  

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• Community Services

  Type of course Vocational Courses

  Name of course Community Services

  Timetable Morning classes

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  This program gives graduates a variety of employment opportunities within the health, disability and community services industries. The Diploma of Community Services equips you with the skills and knowledge to specialise in case management and coordination of services; program coordination; delivery of person-centred services to individuals, groups and communities; and new business development in the community services sector.
  Our students enjoy a supportive learning environment where care and attention is given to their individual needs. Credit for previous experience/study may apply.

  
  

  Direct entry into the Diploma is available to eligible applicants; or you might choose to study the Certificate IV in Community Services before commencing a Diploma program.

  
  

  This qualification provides a pathway into further study at Advanced Diploma level, and/or pathways to Higher Education qualifications in Social Work, Disability or Strategic Leadership.

  
  

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