Chisholm's reputation for working closely within the health and community sector means our graduates enjoy a wide range of employment options.
Chisholm's Allied Health Training Unit is designed to be one of the best learning centres in Australia. Top class equipment includes treatment beds, resistance aids, exercise bikes, hoists, steps and walking bars. Here students can build their skills to provide the highest level care for patients with basic and more complex needs in a hospital or community situation.
If you want to work in the Aged Care and Home Care sector, Chisholm Health and Community Care can help you achieve qualifications for employment in Aged Care (PCA); Home and Community Care and Leisure and Health. For students wanting to build a career in the Community Health sector Chisholm has qualifications in the Alcohol and Other Drugs and Mental Health areas, including the Bachelor of Community Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs.
Chisholm leads in providing training for individuals who want to start or skill up to a higher level as a health professional in the hospital sector or the community sector. We have a wide range of courses that provide qualifications to meet professional and industry needs.
Chisholm delivers courses in the Health and Community Care area in three defined areas based on the type of employment or career path you are seeking. The three areas are Hospital and Facility, Aged Care and Home Care and Community Health. If your career path is in the Hospital and Facility sector, Chisholm can help you achieve qualifications in Nursing, Pathology, Health Services Assistance (PSA), Sterilisation Services, Operating Theatre Technicians and Allied Health Assistance.
Course hours per week maybe less than full time but take longer to complete.
Course duration and number of hours per week will vary. Check with the department.
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Are there any concessions?
Concessions are currently under review
How do I apply for a course
When you choose your course on the course detail page you’ll find an 'enquire now' button.
What will it cost me if I qualify for a government subsidised place?
In 2012 the government will pay majority of the cost of your training, if you are eligible.
Concessions are currently under review subject to the offical announcement from the Victorian Government and the impact of the State Budget on ongoing funding for the VET sector.
Complete and submit the the form and we’ll be in touch with you about the next steps. It’s as simple as that.
For short courses, select the 'apply now' and you’ll be connected to an online application form. Complete the details and submit your application when prompted.
To find out more see the Apply Now information section.
You will still pay some fees depending on the course category and now that we can offer elegible students VET FEE HELP loans or Staged Payment Plans, learning is even more affordable.
Visit Costs if eligible for more information on the fees for eligible students.
To enrol at Chisholm, you need to apply, and then be accepted. Procedures to apply for courses vary. A TAFE application may go through VTAC, for example. In other cases the application may be direct to Chisholm or through your employer or school.
With a successful Chisholm Institute of TAFE application, in some cases, you may need to attend an information session or submit a portfolio prior to completing your enrolment.
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