Provide Individual Support Skill Set
This short course is a great way to start your career in the rewarding field of community services including aged care or disability support.
This short course skill set will give you an introduction to working in a range of community, residential and healthcare settings and provide support in a home or care setting for aged care or disability support.
You'll learn about following a client's individual care or support plan to meet their personal support needs; how to comply with personal hygiene standards; maintain food safety; prepare for and provide medication assistance and complete medication documentation; supporting a client to self-administer medication; infection control and safe work practices for the health and safety of yourself and your clients; and how to recognise potentially hazardous manual tasks and complete those tasks in a safe manner.
This skill set consists of units from nationally recognised and accredited qualifications. Successful completion can provide credit, should you pursue further study in a related qualification.
Training options
- Fee-free
- Skill sets
Industry area
- Education and Community Services
Study areas
- Aged Care
- Community Services
- Disability Services
Course ID
- National ID: AE384
- WA State ID: AE384
This course is available from registered training organisations (accredited private training providers) that are also funded through Jobs and Skills WA. Select from the list below, and follow the link to the provider's website for further information about the course and how to enrol.
Your first step to a caring career.
Many individuals require support services to help them live an independent and fulfilling life — including people with physical or intellectual disability, older people, and vulnerable members of the community.
This is highly rewarding work, but employers look for people who are job ready with basic skills and knowledge for entry level roles in one-on-one or group support settings, or for administrative role in a care facility. With the Provide Individual Support skill set, that will be you!
You'll learn about following a client's individual care or support plan to meet their personal support needs, how to comply with personal hygiene standards, maintain food safety, contribute to the cleanliness of food handling areas and dispose of food appropriately, prepare for and provide medication assistance and complete medication documentation, supporting a client to self-administer medication, safe work practices for the health and safety of yourself and your clients, and how to recognise potentially hazardous manual tasks and complete those tasks in a safe manner.
This course is available from registered training organisations (accredited private training providers) that are also funded through Jobs and Skills WA. Select from the list below, and follow the link to the provider's website for further information about the course and how to enrol.
Are you passionate about people? Equip yourself with the knowledge and practical skills to offer person-centred support, with Activ Pathways as your learning partner. Gain valuable knowledge and skills in the care sector, to foster independence and community access for people with disability. Learn how to provide daily supports, dignity and choice. We offer programs that are designed for current workers in the care industry, and programs that cater for people looking to join the industry. Our purpose is to provide learning environments where students can learn with confidence and grow into their potential to pursue their chosen career path. Our experienced trainers, dedication to quality, and partnerships with industry are here to help you achieve your goals. Call 9208 5027 or email pathways@activ.asn.au to find out more!
Delivery location
This short course skill set will give you an introduction to working in a range of community, residential and healthcare settings and provide support in a home or care setting for aged care or disability support.
You'll learn about following a client's individual care or support plan to meet their personal support needs; how to comply with personal hygiene standards; maintain food safety; prepare for and provide medication assistance and complete medication documentation; supporting a client to self-administer medication; infection control and safe work practices for the health and safety of yourself and your clients; and how to recognise potentially hazardous manual tasks and complete those tasks in a safe manner.
This skill set consists of units from nationally recognised and accredited qualifications. Successful completion can provide credit, should you pursue further study in a related qualification.
Training options
- Fee-free
- Skill sets
Industry area
- Education and Community Services
Study areas
- Aged Care
- Community Services
- Disability Services
Course ID
- National ID: AE384
- WA State ID: AE384
To find out more about doing this course at a WA TAFE college, select one of the TAFEs listed below to read their course descriptions. You'll also be able to see at which TAFE campus/es the course is delivered.
If you would like further information such as when the course is available and how to enrol, and details of course fees, or if you have questions about how the course is delivered, please follow the Find out more link to go to the TAFE's website where you will find full course details and contact information so that you can speak to the TAFE directly.
Your first step to a caring career.
Many individuals require support services to help them live an independent and fulfilling life — including people with physical or intellectual disability, older people, and vulnerable members of the community.
This is highly rewarding work, but employers look for people who are job ready with basic skills and knowledge for entry level roles in one-on-one or group support settings, or for administrative role in a care facility. With the Provide Individual Support skill set, that will be you!
You'll learn about following a client's individual care or support plan to meet their personal support needs, how to comply with personal hygiene standards, maintain food safety, contribute to the cleanliness of food handling areas and dispose of food appropriately, prepare for and provide medication assistance and complete medication documentation, supporting a client to self-administer medication, safe work practices for the health and safety of yourself and your clients, and how to recognise potentially hazardous manual tasks and complete those tasks in a safe manner.
Your first step to a caring career.
Many individuals require support services to help them live an independent and fulfilling life — including people with physical or intellectual disability, older people, and vulnerable members of the community.
This is highly rewarding work, but employers look for people who are job ready with basic skills and knowledge for entry level roles in one-on-one or group support settings, or for administrative role in a care facility. With the Provide Individual Support skill set, that will be you!
You'll learn about following a client's individual care or support plan to meet their personal support needs, how to comply with personal hygiene standards, maintain food safety, contribute to the cleanliness of food handling areas and dispose of food appropriately, prepare for and provide medication assistance and complete medication documentation, supporting a client to self-administer medication, safe work practices for the health and safety of yourself and your clients, and how to recognise potentially hazardous manual tasks and complete those tasks in a safe manner.
This course is available from registered training organisations (accredited private training providers) that are also funded through Jobs and Skills WA. Select from the list below, and follow the link to the provider's website for further information about the course and how to enrol.
Are you passionate about people? Equip yourself with the knowledge and practical skills to offer person-centred support, with Activ Pathways as your learning partner. Gain valuable knowledge and skills in the care sector, to foster independence and community access for people with disability. Learn how to provide daily supports, dignity and choice. We offer programs that are designed for current workers in the care industry, and programs that cater for people looking to join the industry. Our purpose is to provide learning environments where students can learn with confidence and grow into their potential to pursue their chosen career path. Our experienced trainers, dedication to quality, and partnerships with industry are here to help you achieve your goals. Call 9208 5027 or email pathways@activ.asn.au to find out more!
Delivery location
This course is 100% fee-free!
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Disclaimer
The information presented on the course lists within this website is provided to the Department of Training and Workforce Development by the WA TAFE colleges and private training providers, and is offered as a guide only. It is updated regularly, however some changes to details may occur in between updates. You should always contact the TAFE or private training provider directly to confirm details and/or ask questions.