Discover Health Care and Aged Care Services

Ever wondered what a career in health care would be like? In this short course you will experience just that, learning safe methods of transporting individuals, how to prepare and handle food for clients, identification of hazards in the workplace and methods to control or minimise those hazards. The health care industry is growing rapidly, making entry level employment in support services an excellent choice for a rewarding career.

genU Training is one of Australia’s leading training providers for the support services sector. We will give you the connections and expertise to move from the classroom to the workplace.This microcredential has multiple pathways upon completion. You could choose to progress to the aged care, health care or community care sectors.

After completing this course you will know how to operate a hoist, wheelchair and other patient transport methods whilst maintaining patient care and dignity.

What will you learn?

• Safe methods of transporting individuals
• How to prepare and handle food for clients
• Identification of hazards in the workplace and methods of controls to minimise these hazards

Career Opportunities

• Health Service Assistant, Orderly, Hospital Cleaner, Health Support Service Worker, Health administrative worker, Catering, Cleaning, Food Services Delivery Person, Ward Assistant, Production Cook, Kitchen Hand, Community Services Driver, Nutrition Assistant, Caretaker, Laundry Operator, Food Services Assistant, House Keeping Attendant, Nurse’s Aide, Ward Clerk, Hospital Porter and many more.

Digital Badge – Discover Health Care and Aged Care Services

Upon successful completion, you will earn a recognised Training U For Work microcredential which is a great addition to your resume and can be verified by an employer anywhere, any time!

Upon successful completion, a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment will be issued for the following units of competency:

• CHCCCS026 Transport individuals
• HLTFSE001 Follow basic food safety practices
• HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care

When you study with genU Training, we want you to succeed. Entry requirements allow us to make sure that you have the right pre-existing knowledge and skills to achieve your chosen course. You will need to provide evidence that you meet the requirements listed in this section.

Entry requirements

There are no entry requirements for this course. You can apply for this course now.

Study requirements

During your study, you will need to meet specific requirements that are necessary for you to complete your course work and be successful:

• Students will need to demonstrate that they have the appropriate language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) skills

Australian residents can access this course via our full fee for service rate.

* Course costs may vary subject to location and equipment requirements

There may also be other charges such as material or amenities fees. A genU Training staff member will assist you in determining your course fees and a statement of fees detailing all course charges will be provided prior to enrolment.

For full details of genU Training’s course fees please view our Fees & Charges page.

genU Training offer Discover Health Care and Aged Care Services in the following format:

On-campus (day) – Study face to face (in a classroom setting)

5 consecutive days (9:30am – 4:00pm)

Time zones:  Local state time zones are observed

Need assistance or have a question. Please contact the Training U For Work team on:

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm (AEST/AEDT)

Office: 1300 582 687 (option 4) ; or

Direct: 0477 026 638 ; or

Email: traininguforwork@genu.org.au