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• Alcohol and Other Drugs

  Type of course Vocational Courses

  Name of course Alcohol and Other Drugs

  Timetable Morning classes, Afternoon classes

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  https://international.cit.edu.au/courses/community_services_medical_care/alcohol_and_other_drugs

  
  

  Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs
  
  CRICOS: 091154F National ID: CHC43215

  
  

  Diploma of Community Services
  
  CRICOS: 089976G National ID: CHC52015

  
  

  Working with community members who struggle with mental health issues and possible substance use is a specialised skill requiring proper training. CIT’s community service programs prepare students for working with these community members by providing knowledge of themselves and society. You will learn techniques for working with people one-on-one, in groups and a community work setting.

  
  

  Both programs teach major theories of sociology and psychology, as well as providing knowledge of basic mental health conditions and practical skills for working with alcohol and drug-affected people with mental health issues. They feature a practical work placement that will be assessed by CIT, which can be completed in Canberra or the student’s country of origin.

  
  

  If you are wishing to enter or are already working in the field, the Certificate IV program offers specialist skills, techniques and theories including learning to work in an alcohol and other drugs context, assessing the needs of clients and dealing with legal and ethical compliance.

  
  

  Students advancing to the diploma-level program will develop further skills, techniques and approaches to community welfare. They will build on their skills by investigating the impacts of sociological factors on clients and taking a continuous approach to developing professional practice.

  
  

  This program includes work placement (Cert IV qualifications requires 80 hours and Diploma qualifications 120 hours of placement). Before undertaking any industry placement, you must be eligible to apply for, and hold, a 'Working with Vulnerable People Check'. Information will be provided on enrolment.

  
  

  Certificate IV: 80 hours industry placement, unpaid.
  
  Diploma: 120 hours, unpaid.

  
  

  Students are encouraged to and regularly find their industry placements; however there is an Industry Placement Coordinator who manages relationships with community organisations throughout the Australia Capital Territory and who helps students finding an adequate placement.

  
  

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• Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)

  Type of course Vocational Courses

  Name of course Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)

  Timetable Morning classes, Afternoon classes

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  https://international.cit.edu.au/courses/science_construction_environment/building_and_construction_building

  
  

  Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)
  
  CRICOS: 094469G National ID: CPC50210

  
  

  Construction is an industry where having the right planning skills, and knowledge about governmental and legal obligations, is essential. This qualification is designed to meet the needs of builders and managers of small to medium-sized building businesses, and skills taught will include selecting contractors, overseeing the work and its quality, and liaising with clients. These qualifications are required to meet ACT requirements for Class B builder's license.

  
  

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• Diploma of Building and Construction (Management)

  Type of course Vocational Courses

  Name of course Diploma of Building and Construction (Management)

  Timetable Morning classes, Afternoon classes

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  https://international.cit.edu.au/courses/science_construction_environment/building_and_construction_management

  
  

  Diploma of Building and Construction (Management)
  
  CRICOS: 088176D National ID: CPC50308

  
  

  This program will give you the skills and knowledge required as a senior manager, site supervisor, site manager or construction project manager within a building and construction firm. You will learn from experienced experts, liaise with project managers and stakeholders in the industry, and develop high-level surveying, planning, costing, quality and risk management skills. The course will give you invaluable, hands on and industry relevant experience through visits to real building sites.

  
  

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• Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled - Division 2 Nursing)

  Type of course Vocational Courses

  Name of course Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled - Division 2 Nursing)

  Timetable Morning classes, Afternoon classes

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  https://international.cit.edu.au/courses/community_services_medical_care/nursing

  
  

  Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled - Division 2 Nursing)
  
  CRICOS: 094478F National ID: HLT54115

  
  

  Nursing is a respected industry that is essential for the health of the community. Our Diploma program prepares you to work in a variety of health settings, including mental health, aged care, and hospitals. Upon successful completion of this qualification, you may apply to the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) to be considered for registration as an Enrolled Nurse.

  
  

  Mandatory clinical industry placement experience (unpaid, minimum of 400 hours in total) will be provided in areas such as acute care, aged care, mental health rehabilitation, community nursing, diabetic and wound clinics, primary health and palliative care. The hours generally are broken up in blocks of 1 week, 2 weeks or 3 weeks throughout the three semesters.

  
  

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• Early Childhood Education and Care

  Type of course Vocational Courses

  Name of course Early Childhood Education and Care

  Timetable Morning classes, Afternoon classes

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  https://international.cit.edu.au/courses/community_services_medical_care/childrens_education_and_care

  
  

  Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
  
  CRICOS: 081245G National ID: CHC30113

  
  

  Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
  
  CRICOS: 082380D National ID: CHC50113

  
  

  Working with children can be incredibly rewarding and choosing to be an Early Childhood and Care Professional allows students to build the skills to pursue this worthwhile and in-demand career path. These professionals contribute significantly to a child's life by helping to shape attitudes toward themselves, others and to learning.

  
  

  CIT’s Children’s Education and Care programs allow students to learn about children through observation, discussion and practical experience, and to develop interpersonal skills and team work strategies. It features practical units aimed at nurturing your understanding of child development and behaviour and to build your skills and abilities in caring for children.

  
  

  During the Certificate III program, students work on building the knowledge and skills to assist in the planning of learning environments and experiences for young children, as well as provide for their physical and emotional care.

  
  

  Those who advance to diploma-level study are given the opportunity to lead teams, manage programs and design and implement curriculum for children in Early Childhood Education and Care services.

  
  

  Students will undertake a series of four 120 hour professional work placements, at four different childcare centres, fully coordinated by CIT staff. These are unpaid however they are great networking opportunities and can eventually lead to casual, part-time employment.

  
  

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• Fitness

  Type of course Vocational Courses

  Name of course Fitness

  Timetable Morning classes, Afternoon classes

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  https://international.cit.edu.au/courses/fitness_health_beauty/fitness

  
  

  Certificate III in Fitness
  
  CRICOS: 091808F National ID: SIS30315

  
  

  Certificate IV in Fitness
  
  CRICOS: 091809E National ID: SIS40215

  
  

  The global fitness industry is worth over 75 billion dollars and continues to grow every year. Get your piece of the action with a quality qualification that allows you to register with Fitness Australia as a Personal Trainer, as well as to work in a variety of settings including gyms, fitness facilities, pools, community facilities and in outdoor environments.

  
  

  Foundation skills and experiences include working in a range of exercise instruction situations, including group exercise, writing gym programs and supervising exercise environments. Advanced study allows students to perform a variety of activities independently in a fitness setting. You will gain experience within a range of exercise situations focusing on programming, exercise prescription and personal training.

  
  

  Students benefit from CIT’s extensive on-site fitness training facilities including a state-of-the-art gym with modern equipment, as well as access to Canberra’s many public spaces including its expansive public parks – many of which allow you to train on the shores of Lake Burley Griffin.

  
  

  This program includes the following placement:

  
  

  Certificate III: Unpaid, 20 hours/week (9 weeks) at the CIT Fit & Well gym
  
  Certificate IV: Unpaid, 20 hours/week (9 weeks) at CIT Fit & Well gym, plus one-on-one training of gym clients.

  
  

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• Environmental Monitoring and Technology

  Type of course Vocational Courses

  Name of course Environmental Monitoring and Technology

  Timetable Morning classes, Afternoon classes

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  https://international.cit.edu.au/courses/science_construction_environment/environmental_monitoring

  
  

  Certificate IV in Environmental Monitoring and Technology
  
  CRICOS: 093058A National ID: MSS40216

  
  

  Diploma of Environmental Monitoring and Technology
  
  CRICOS: 093061F National ID: MSS50216

  
  

  If you want to work on the front lines of environmental protection in either the government or commercial sphere, then one of CIT's Environmental Monitoring and Technology qualifications is the right choice for you. At the Certificate IV level, you will develop the skills and knowledge to collect and analyse a range of environmental data as an assistant to laboratory or field studies, as well as the ability communicate and present environmental information to others.

  
  

  If you progress to diploma-level study, you will develop the skills and knowledge required to be able to apply a range of methods and technologies to conduct environmental sampling, testing and monitoring in most industry sectors. Additionally, you will learn to assist environmental scientists, engineers and planners with site assessment, minimising environmental impacts of processes and work on the remediation and rehabilitation of sites.

  
  

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• Community Services

  Type of course Vocational Courses

  Name of course Community Services

  Timetable Morning classes, Afternoon classes

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  https://international.cit.edu.au/courses/community_services_medical_care/community_services

  
  

  Certificate IV in Community Services
  
  CRICOS: 089975J National ID: CHC42015

  
  

  Diploma of Community Services
  
  CRICOS: 089976G National ID: CHC52015

  
  

  If you are looking for a versatile community qualification with an array of job opportunities and a pathway to university, then CIT’s Community Services qualifications offer a firm foundation in assessing and working with the needs of clients in a variety of settings.

  
  

  The Certificate IV qualification develops the skills of workers to provide a range of services and interventions to clients, and to implement community education and interventions. Work may take place in a variety of contexts such as community-based organisations, residential rehabilitation services and outreach services and workers may have supervisory responsibilities.

  
  

  Those advancing to the Diploma program will develop skills, techniques and theories in the area of community welfare. You will have the opportunity to gain practical experience in the field of community welfare. Graduates of this program have found work as community welfare workers in health and community services fields.

  
  

  This program includes work placement (Cert IV qualifications requires 80 hours and Diploma qualifications 120 hours of placement). Before undertaking any industry placement, you must be eligible to apply for, and hold, a 'Working with Vulnerable People Check'. Information will be provided on enrolment.

  
  

  Certificate IV: 80 hours industry placement, unpaid.
  
  Diploma: 120 hours, unpaid.

  
  

  Students are encouraged to and regularly find their industry placements; however there is an Industry Placement Coordinator who manages relationships with community organisations throughout the Australia Capital Territory and who helps students finding an adequate placement.

  
  

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• Ageing Support

  Type of course Vocational Courses

  Name of course Ageing Support

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  https://international.cit.edu.au/courses/community_services_medical_care/ageing_support

  
  

  Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)
  
  CRICOS: 090579M National ID: CHC33015

  
  

  Certificate IV in Ageing Support
  
  CRICOS: 090580G National ID: CHC43015

  
  

  The aged care sector is growing in Australia and worldwide as our lifespans increase and our needs become more complex. Within the industry, there is demand for workers in a variety of roles within residential facilities, in private homes and running day activities.

  
  

  During CIT’s Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing), you will develop the skills and knowledge to work in both residential aged care and community-based facilities in jobs such as support worker, day activity worker, client services officer and individual care worker. This is augmented with 120 hours of work placement. This is organised by CIT. A CIT teacher supports students during work placements.

  
  

  The Certificate IV qualification is designed for people who have already completed the Certificate III or are currently employed in the community sector. The Certificate IV in Ageing Support places an emphasis on developing the skills and knowledge required to provide and coordinate home and community support up to a team leader or coordinator level.

  
  

  There are 120 hours of work placement in each program. This is organised by CIT and is delivered as three separate weeks within the semester. A CIT teacher supports students during work placements.

  
  

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• Laboratory Technology

  Type of course Vocational Courses

  Name of course Laboratory Technology

  Timetable Morning classes, Afternoon classes

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  https://international.cit.edu.au/courses/science_construction_environment/laboratory_technology

  
  

  Certificate III in Laboratory Skills
  
  CRICOS: 090888J National ID: MSL30116

  
  

  Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques
  
  CRICOS: 090892B National ID: MSL40116

  
  

  If science is your strong suit and a role in food testing, pathology or another type of lab is your goal, then CIT's Laboratory Technology qualifications could see you working in an industrial, school or another laboratory setting.

  
  

  The Certificate III covers the skills and knowledge required to perform a limited range of laboratory operations across all industry sectors.

  
  

  If you want to be skilled to perform a more specialised range of techniques for a medical pathology career, Certificate IV is for you. The course will qualify you to perform biological procedures.

  
  

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