Short Courses

The Australian Government is offering free training opportunities to eligible students working in northern, eastern and southern metropolitan regions.

The aim is to provide opportunities for personal care workers in the residential and community sectors to undertake training opportunities to contribute towards industry recognised qualifications.

To be eligible for the free training, students must be:

  • A personal care worker (i.e. PCA, PCW, lifestyle staff) who is employed by an approved provider
  • Working in the northern, eastern or southern metropolitan regions
  • An Australian citizen or permanent resident
  • Not currently undertaking training in other Australian Government-funded training programs
  • Not employed through an agency

2012 Accredited short courses

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Location               
Date
 
Ashburton
13 & 20 March 2012
 
Berwick 5 & 12 April 2012  
Northcote
13 & 16 April 2012  
Mordialloc 
17 & 19 April 2012   
Kilsyth  24 & 31 May 2012   

Enhancing a palliative approach to care

Location               
Date 
Blackburn South 4 & 18 April 2012

Assist with medication for PCA’s

Location               
Date
Kilsyth 23 & 26 March 2012
Northcote  11 & 12 April 2012 
Frankston  16 & 17 April 2012 
Ashburton 7 & 8 May 2012 

Leadership for new and aspiring team leaders

Location               
Date
Frankston North  13 February, 27 February, 19 March 2012 
Hawthorn  1 March, 15 March, 29 March 2012 

Supporting & mentoring new colleagues

Location               
Date
Caulfield  22 & 29 May 2012 

Working effectively with families

Location               
Date
Frankston South    
19 April 2012

For more information contact short courses at training@accv.com.au or 03 9805 9400.

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