Students need to be reasonably fit as they may be required to provide some level of personal care and move/lift clients.
Computer requirements
Students will need access to a computer and the internet. For students who do not have access to either a computer or the internet please contact a course and careers adviser to discuss alternative methods of communication.
Minimum specifications for the computer are:
- Microsoft Office 2003 or equivalent and
- Microsoft Windows 2000 or Mac OS X and
- CD-ROM drive.
Students will also need access to a printer and the following applications:
- Adobe Acrobat Reader and
- Macromedia Flash player.
English language requirements
If English is your second language and you did not complete the last two years of secondary education in English, you are required to provide evidence of English language competency before enrolling into the course. Examples of appropriate evidence are listed below:
Evidence
|
Example
|
| IELTS |
Overall score of 5.5 |
| TOEFL |
530 (paper), 197 (computer) or 71 (internet) |
| 12 months in English-speaking employment |
Testimonial, statutory declaration |
Open Colleges will endeavour to provide additional assistance to students who experience difficulties with language, literacy and numeracy.
Workplace requirements
Students will be required to work 120 hours in a registered disability care facility. Students will be required to demonstrate their skills in the workplace according to the units of competency they are studying.
Additional requirements
National Criminal Record Check: Prior to commencing work placement, students will be required to undertake a Criminal Record Check (CRC) to obtain a National Police Certificate.
Health Student Undertaking: The NSW Health Student Undertaking requires students to notify the NSW Department of Health Screening Unit if students are charged or convicted of a criminal offence after the date of issue of their National Police Certificate or during the completion of their course.
Commission for Children and Young People Student Declaration: Before commencing work placement, students will be required to sign a CCYP Student Declaration form, which they must provide to the state Public Health Facility. This form declares that the student is not prohibited from working with children and young people.
Health Code of Conduct: Students are required to read the relevant state Code of Conduct and sign a form stating they have read and understood it.
Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Infectious Disease: Health departments across Australia require students to be screened and immunised prior to the commencement of their clinical placement. Due to the nature of the work, it may be wise for students to be immunised against hepatitis prior to the commencement of their placement. Students should discuss this with a prospective host employer.
Manual Handling Certificate: South Australian and Tasmanian students may need to complete a Manual Handling Certificate before commencing work placement. Please check with your work placement facility if this is a requirement.
First Aid Certificate: Some workplaces will require students to hold a current First Aid Certificate before commencing work placement.