Western Riverina Community College

Workplace Health and Safety Representative Training

This course is designed for Work Health and Safety Representatives and has been updated to reflect new legislation and the WHS Act and Regulations 2011. Health and safety representatives (HSRs) need relevant knowledge and skills to allow them to exercise their powers to promote and ensure the health and safety of members of their work-groups. Under the WHS Regulations and outlined in section 72 of the WHS Act they are entitled to attend a training course in work health and safety... [More]

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Certificate IV in Ageing Support CHC4315

This qualification reflects the role of support workers who complete specialised tasks and functions in aged services; either in residential, home or community based environments. Workers will take responsibility for their own outputs within defined organisation guidelines and maintain quality service delivery through the development, facilitation and review of individualised service planning and delivery. Workers may be required to demonstrate leadership and have limited... [More]

Assessments are made against units of competency from the Certificate IV in Ageing Support CHC43015.

Coordinate services for older people (CHCAGE003)
Provide support to people living with dementia (CHCAGE005)
Facilitate the interests and rights of clients (CHCADV001)
Work with diverse people (CHCDIV001)
Support independence and wellbeing (CHCCCS023)
Implement interventions with older people at risk (CHCAGE004)
Provide food services (CHCAGE006)
Meet personal support needs (CHCCCS011)
Support relationships with carers and families (CHCCCS025)
Facilitate the empowerment of older people (CHCAGE001)
Develop and implement service programs (CHCCCS007)
Recognise healthy body systems (HLTAAP001)
Deliver care services using a palliative approach (CHCPAL001)
Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships (CHCPRP001)
Manage legal and ethical compliance (CHCLEG003)
Facilitate individual service planning and delivery (CHCCCS006)
Follow safe work practices for direct client care (HLTWHS002)
Provide first aid (HLTAID003)

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Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more) TLILIC2005

This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to safely operate a boom-type elevating work platform where the length of the boom is 11 metres or more. Boom-type elevating work platform means a telescoping device, hinged device, or articulated device, or any combination of these, used to support a platform on which personnel, equipment and materials may be elevated. A person performing this work is required to hold a boom-type elevating work platform high risk work (HRW)... [More]

Assessments are made against units of competency.

Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more) (TLILIC2005)

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Manual Handling

Poor manual handling practice is one of the most common causes of injury in the workplace and the injuries can be disabling and costly. “Manual handling” means any activity requiring the use of force exerted by a person to lift, lower, push, pull, carry or otherwise move, hold or restrain a person, animal or thing. This course is designed to show the participant how to perform daily activities using the correct posture and adopting strategies that will minimise the risk of... [More]

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Open Learning Class

The open learning course has been developed to reduce impacts of social isolation within the communities the college serves. The course adopts a learner centered approach where each individual’s needs are considered in the development of tailored, flexible activities designed to meet the identified personal learning needs. Interested participants are encouraged to contact the Colleges Student Support Officer to facilitate enrolling into this course. [More]

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Demystifying Skincare and Makeup with Amanda Bordignon

Course outline: This workshop is designed for people aged between 15 and 95. The participant will be introduced to the wonderful world of skin care and makeup! It is both a practical and fun workshop. The participant will learn the basics of good skin care, the structure of the face and how we age, and ultimately learn some simple techniques for make up application using their own makeup they have brought from home. This will give the participants an opportunity to de-clutter and... [More]

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Enter and work in confined spaces (RIIWHS202D)

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Assessments are made against units of competency from the Certificate II in Civil Construction RII20713.

Enter and work in confined spaces (RIIWHS202D)

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EVET Fitness

This program is designed to be offered to students entering year 11 who have an interest in pursuing a career in fitness or health related field This training will be offered by flexible delivery tailored to the individual and school needs. Students will attend face to face delivery equivalent to 4 hours per week with the inclusion of a minimum of 30 hours of work placement in an accredited gym facility Western Riverina Community College has a commitment to provide excellence in... [More]

Assessments are made against units of competency from the Certificate III in Fitness SIS30315.

Deliver pre-choreographed or prescribed group exercise to music (SISFFIT010)
Identify risk and apply risk management processes (BSBRSK401)
Facilitate groups (SISXCAI006)
Conduct fitness appraisals (SISFFIT006)
Work effectively in sport, fitness and recreation environments (SISXIND001)
Participate in workplace health and safety (HLTWHS001)
Maintain equipment for activities (SISXFAC001)
Maintain sport, fitness and recreation facilities (SISXFAC002)
Provide health screening and fitness orientation (SISFFIT001)
Provide first aid (HLTAID003)
Incorporate anatomy and physiology principles into fitness programming (SISFFIT004)
Provide quality service (SISXCCS001)
Provide healthy eating information (SISFFIT005)

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Certificate III in Individual Support (CHC33015 Disability Specialisation)

The certificate III in individual support ( Ageing) has become the entry level qualification for a rewarding career in the Aged Care industry. This qualification offers individuals an introduction to all aspects of a carers role including maintaining independence, personal care, supporting health and well being, recognising healthy body systems and activities of daily living. To achieve this certificate the candidate must complete at least 120 hours of work placement. This is a... [More]

Assessments are made against units of competency from the Certificate III in Individual Support CHC33015.

Work with diverse people (CHCDIV001)
Communicate and work in health or community services (CHCCOM005)
Support community participation and social inclusion (CHCDIS003)
Follow established person-centred behaviour supports (CHCDIS002)
Recognise healthy body systems (HLTAAP001)
Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach (CHCDIS001)
Assist clients with medication (HLTHPS006)
Provide first aid (HLTAID003)
Work legally and ethically (CHCLEG001)
Provide individualised support (CHCCCS015)
Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability (CHCDIS007)
Follow safe work practices for direct client care (HLTWHS002)
Support independence and wellbeing (CHCCCS023)

Certificate III in Individual Support (CHC33015 Disability Specialisation)

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Patchwork Quilting

This introductory patchwork course is presented by a highly skilled Quilter who has a passion for Quilting and a desire to impart quilting skills to others. During the course, you will be exposed to a range of Quilting techniques inclusive of Embroidery, Applique and Patchworking. Your skills will be honed through undertaking a personal project with options available inclusive of a cushion cover or a table runner. (These kits are available for purchase from the trainer no more than... [More]

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