GOTAFE
Assist Clients with Medication Skill Set
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)This skill set is for people working in various care and support roles in the community services industry who wish to develop skills in supporting people to self-administer medication. This course is suited to individuals that hold a qualification at Certificate III level or higher.
Delivery mode
GOTAFE offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Work Placement
Complete mandatory hands-on training in a workplace setting.
- 35 Wallis Street, Seymour, VIC
- 57 Samaria Road, Benalla, VIC
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
- Students must hold a qualification at Certificate III level or higher in an area that involves the provision of direct care or support to clients, or are working in various care and support roles in different health care settings, community, aged care, and disability services sectors and want to learn how to assist clients with their medications e.g. Certificate III in Health Services Assistant, Certificate III Individual Support, Certificate III Community Services
- Applicants are required to be aged 18 years or over
- Prospective students must be currently employed (min 20 hours) in either the health, community services industry, aged care or disability services.
If a candidate believes there would be a disclosable issue on their national police check, a confidential conversation will be required prior to enrolment to determine suitability for work.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Assist Clients with Medication Skill Set will prepare you for the following roles.
Aged Care Worker
Aged Care Workers assist the elderly at aged care facilities or in their own home. They help their clients prepare meals, go shopping, collect medi...
Disability Support Worker
Disability Support Workers help those in need live their everyday lives. This hands-on assistance can take many forms, as these professionals aid a...
Personal Carer
Personal Carers assist elderly, disabled and vulnerable people with basic home services like cooking, cleaning, grocery shopping, showering, dressi...
Community Support Worker
Community Support Workers provide personal care services to the elderly, people with disabilities, or those experiencing mental health issues. They...
Mental Health Support Worker
A Mental Health Support Worker assists individuals with mental health issues in their daily lives and recovery journey. You might work in residenti...
About GOTAFE
GOTAFE is the largest vocational education provider in regional Victoria. Offering over 130 courses across eight campuses, GOTAFE services 11 local government areas with an estimated resident population of over 240,000 people. We service more than 9,000 students per year on average, employ over 500 staff, and we are an intrinsic part of the communities that we serve.
