Entry Requirements

This is an open entry program of study with participants needing to read, write and communicate in English to a level to perform the job.

• Students will be required to complete a “Language, Literacy & Numeracy (LLN)” evaluation to determine suitability for the course
• Students must undertake a “Pre-Training Review” prior to determine suitable for the course
• Students must be over 18 years of age to conduct practical work placement.
• Students are required to be able to access appropriate technology (including a computer). Students must have sufficient digital literacy. Further details will be discussed upon application
• Police checks are required which is included in the student fees and must be completed by course commencement. If a student has a Disclosable Court Outcome registered against their name, we are unable to assist with placement as industry will not accept students without a clear record. This requirement is not negotiable. Please note, in Victoria this includes any offence that may have occurred up to 10 years ago
• Students are required to obtain a volunteer Working with Children’s check (WWC)
• Students will be required to obtain a NDIS Worker Screening Check. This is an additional cost – for further information visit https://www.vic.gov.au/ndis-worker-screening-check
• Students must also be able to provide evidence to AHT, immunisation protection against Hepatitis B & Varicella (chickenpox), COVID-19 (3 doses required) & current flu vaccination in order to undertake practical placement

Practical Placement

Practical placement of 120 hours is a mandatory requirement of this course. All Health Training will organise on our students behalf.

• The hours of work required within Aged Care facilities is usually in two shifts, the morning shift is from 7:00am - 3:00pm which is the preferred shift for our students to attend; the afternoon shift being 3:00pm - 9:30-10pm. Weekend work is not available.
• All providers request students to undertake placement in one block of time and as such, All Health Training suggests if you are already working you consider discussing and organising work and/or family care arrangements prior to undertaking practical placement to enable you to undertake these duties during the week.
• Practical placement will be commenced during the course and must be completed within 1 month after the course conclusion. Placement may not be available during the months of December & January due to restrictions with employers.
• Students will be required to wear an All Health Training polo shirt and name badge (both provided) on placement. In addition, long black pants & black closed in, non-slip shoes will be required which students will either need to provide or purchase at their own cost.
• Students may be asked to wear an N95 face mask or a surgical face mask whilst on placement.
• Students may be asked for a negative Covid test prior to attending placement – this may be a RAT or PCR testing. This will depend on the host employer's policies and procedures and will be communicated to each student as placement is coordinated.

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