Training Services

Introduction

Health Training Australia provides nationally recognised training in accordance with the Australian Quality Training Framework for:

• Aged care workers
• Home and community carers
• Health support workers in hospitals and aged care facilities

Training courses are offered on a fee for service basis or under a traineeship arrangement. Training is delivered at the HTA Training Centre. Depending on the course, training normally runs between 9:00am and 2:30pm unless otherwise specified.

Training on Offer

Health Training Australia offers a wide range of courses established specifically to meet the requirements of the health and community services sector. Course information is provided below.

• Preparation for Employment in Aged and Home Care
• Certificate III in Aged Care (CHC30208)
• Certificate III in Health Support Services (HLT32807)
• Certificate III in Home and Community Care (CHC30308)
• Certificate IV in Aged Care (CHC40108)
• Therapy Assistant / Activities Coordinator
• Customised Short Courses

Contact Health Training Australia for further information about the following courses:

• Dementia
• Documentation - RCS
• Manual handling / Back Care
• Cultural Diversity
• Occupational Safety & Health
• Communication Skills
• Infection Control
• Challenging Behaviours
• Maintaining Person's Independence
• Skin Care
• Continence Management

Skills Recognition

Skills Recognition is a process whereby a person, with industry experience, can gain recognition of their skills and receive a certificate qualification or Statement of Attainment) part without completing a training course or traineeship. Health Training Australia offers Skills Recognition in the following qualifications:

• Certificate III in Aged Care (CHC30208)
• Certificate III in Home and Community Care (CHC30308)
• Certificate III in Health Support Services (HLT32807)

Occupational Safety and Health

HTA promotes sound Occupational Safety and Health practices and with the support of the Australian Medical Association, Lotterywest and information from Worksafe, have compiled the publication, Workplace Health & Safety, a Guide for Carers. This publication covers workplace health and safety issues for carers on the following areas of risk:

Hazard Identification Challenging Behaviour Manual Handling Disease Transmission Working Alone Slipping and Tripping Hazardous Substances Extreme Temperatures Electrical / Gas Faults

Protective Equipment Fatigue New Tasks Use of Equipment Ventilation and Lighting Access First Aid and Emergencies Safety Signs

This information is a guide only. It is made freely available to benefit stakeholders in the carer industry. For further details or to receive a printed copy of the guide please contact HTA.