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The workplaces of today and tomorrow use technology across nearly every job role, with the demand for digital literacy stronger than ever. Through practical, industry-relevant training you will improve your digital capability. The technical skills developed during this course can be used across a variety of job roles, including in ICT-specific industries or in the field of your choice – wherever digital expertise is required. You will develop highly desired skills in: advanced features of Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Powerpoint and Access effective communication in an ICT environment creation of accurate user documentation web design installation and optimisation of operating system software running diagnostic tests basic cyber security sustainable work practices. You will also develop sought-after skills in teamwork, problem solving, critical thinking and collaboration, helping you to develop your confidence to step into the world of work or continue on with further training.

This course provides the foundational skills and knowledge to work as a nurse in the dynamic healthcare industry. You’ll learn to provide acute, preventative, curative and rehabilitative care under the direction of a registered nurse. You will gain hands-on learning experience in our ward simulation labs as well as clinical experience through 400 hours of practical placements. You will become knowledgeable in topics including: medication administration anatomy and physiology infection control intravenous injections general nursing. This course equips you with the skills, competencies and knowledge to apply for registration as an Enrolled Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Registration Authority (external link) (AHPRA). ENGLISH-LANGUAGE SKILLS DECLARATION You must be able to demonstrate that you meet the requirements of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia’s (NMBA) English language skills registration standard (see Admissions & pathways below). Please download and save a copy to your own computer to complete: Diploma of Nursing NMBA English-language skills student declaration (PDF, 82 KB).

This course teaches you practical skills in remedial massage, which uses massage, stretching and associated techniques to improve wellness, health and relaxation.  You’ll gain the theoretical knowledge required to assess your clients' soft tissue dysfunction, and to provide treatment to clients with a specific need. You will gain experience with real clients in the Victoria University Polytechnic massage clinic. You’ll study at our City King Campus during the first semester then at Whitten Oval for second semester. By studying this course you are also eligible to apply for a paid cadetship with the Western Bulldogs AFL club. This course gives you a qualification as well as the small business skills needed to thrive in the industry. This qualification is recognised nationally by Service Skills Australia.

You will gain clinical skills and theoretical knowledge to treat and transport patients. This course will prepare you to work in pre-hospital and out-of-hospital care in the health care industry. You’ll be qualified to work in the private and non-emergency patient transport sector as an Ambulance Transport Attendant (ATA) in Victoria. You will complete practical clinical placements and be introduced, under supervision, to the responsibilities of an ATA to ensure you graduate job-ready. This diploma provides the skills required by some state ambulance authorities and non-emergency patient transport companies to deliver patient care and transport services.

Delivered by expert staff through our award-winning blended learning, the Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance at VU Polytechnic will provide you with the essential training to work alongside health professionals such as physiotherapists or occupational therapists in the health industry. Upon completion of this course you will be equipped with the knowledge and confidence to: provide therapeutic and program-related support to allied health professionals conduct therapeutic and program-related activities under the guidance of an allied health professional identify client circumstances that need more input from an allied health professional work in a speciality area, or in general areas, across an organisation to deliver allied health assistance work in conjunction with an allied health professional be responsible for supervising other allied health assistance workers. During this course, you will undertake a work placement to help you gain necessary skills to work in the industry.

This course will provide you with training to work in administrative roles in hospitals, community health centres and private practices. Through classroom learning and a practical work placement, you’ll learn to perform a variety of duties including: maintaining patient and financial records managing information and resources implementing infection control policies. You’ll also become proficient in the use of basic medical terminology. You’ll develop a combination of communications skills and organisational skills, as well as an understanding of work health and safety processes. Our expert staff will ensure you graduate job-ready.

This course provides an excellent foundation for work in support roles in the health industry. You’ll learn to work with patients under supervision of professional health staff. You’ll learn to perform a range of tasks and duties and gain knowledge of: transporting patients preparing and maintaining beds following basic food safety practice infection control and prevention recognising healthy body systems basic medical terminology workplace health and safety. This course includes a practical work placement in a health care environment to help you further develop your skills and gain direct industry experience. FREE TAFE 2020 – APPLY NOW Eligible students won’t pay tuition fees for this course in 2020. Free TAFE courses align with skills and jobs that are in high demand from Victorian employers. Find out more about Free TAFE (external link) .

During this course you will learn how to provide non-emergency transport and care for patients who have non-acute or chronic illness or disability. You will gain the skills to provide appropriate patient assessment as well as follow procedures for safe removal of a patient for pre-arranged or booked transport service. Learning from our expert staff through our award-winning blended learning model, you will gain knowledge and skills in: communicating in a health or community services environment recognising healthy body systems procedures for routine safe removal of a patient transporting non-emergency patients infection prevention and control procedures working with diverse people and safe work practices for client care Upon completion of this course you will have the confidence and skills to seek employment in the health industry or continue onto further study.

This course will provide you with the training and knowledge necessary for a range of career paths in the finance industry. Learning from our expert teachers with current industry experience, you will gain skills in: tax for corporate entities taxation planning evaluating financial performance auditing and corporate governance preparing complex financial and management reports the principles of consumer and contract law the principles of corporations and trust law the principles of commercial and property law. Upon completion of this course you will be equipped with a wide range of technical and communication skills to prepare you for entry into the accounting sector workforce.

Taught by teachers with current industry experience, you will learn a diverse range of skills including superannuation, taxation and communication skills. You will gain confidence and knowledge in: establishing and maintaining a payroll system salary packaging budgeting and forecasting implementing internal controls taxation systems for payroll managing payroll business performance information. Upon completion of this course, you'll have the practical and technical skills to begin work or continue onto further study.