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Introduction to Wellness Practices & Complementary Therapies

Through this 9 hour non accredited course Students with an interest in well being will gain an overview of the exciting new field wellness and the many aspects of life that contribute to our well being. A wide range of complementary therapies will be explored such as Ayurvedic medicine, massage, meditation, aromatherapy and reflexology with the aim of discovering what kind of strategies they offer to help support health and wellness. Please note that this course is an overview only... [More]

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Certificate III in Individual Support (Home and Community Care Specialisation) CHC33015

This qualification reflects the role of workers in the community and/or residential setting who follow an individualised plan to provide person-centred support to people who may require support due to ageing, disability or some other reason. Work involves using discretion and judgement in relation to individual support as well as taking responsibility for own outputs. Workers have a range of factual, technical and procedural knowledge, as well as some theoretical knowledge of the... [More]
Assessments are made against units of competency from the Certificate III in Individual Support CHC33015.
  • Provide individualised support (CHCCCS015)
  • Communicate and work in health or community services (CHCCOM005)
  • Work with diverse people (CHCDIV001)
  • Support independence and wellbeing (CHCCCS023)
  • Recognise healthy body systems (HLTAAP001)
  • Work legally and ethically (CHCLEG001)
  • Follow safe work practices for direct client care (HLTWHS002)
  • Facilitate the interests and rights of clients (CHCADV001)
  • Provide first aid (HLTAID003)
  • Meet personal support needs (CHCCCS011)
  • Facilitate the empowerment of older people (CHCAGE001)
  • Provide home and community support services (CHCHCS001)
  • Support relationships with carers and families (CHCCCS025)

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Master Artist Craig Penny

CRAIG PENNY Born in Mildura in 1961, Craig showed an interest in art and drawing at a very young age. In 1970, his family moved to the Western District of Victoria. His love of art saw him enrol in the art course at Hamilton Technical School in 1976. At the age of 16 his artistic interests extended into ceramics and sculpture, and he constructed several wood fired kilns in his parents' backyard. Craig studied art at Federation University in Ballarat, where painting and graphic... [More]

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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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Wellness Breaks

Wellness Breaks Our wellness breaks are short (11 minutes or less), simple breathing exercises or meditations/mindfulness techniques to reset your focus and give you a chance to check in with your physical and mental state. As we pass through immense changes in our daily routines and an increased stress load on many levels, it becomes vital we take care of ourselves. Whether you are working or teaching from home, need a regular short break or just feeling a bit overwhelmed tune in... [More]

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Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more) TLILIC0005

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) (TLILIC0005)

Barista Introduction Training

Ever wanted to learn how to make industry standard coffee? Need to update your coffee skills or just have an interest in coffee itself? Learn alongside a specialty coffee trainer for two and a half hours of hands on coffee training! The class includes: Brief background on coffee. Learn about extraction from coffee Dialling in a coffee grinder to suit the recipe. Different coffee varieties. Learn how to texture milk. Basic latte art [More]

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