ICV Offer Skills First Funding Ageing Support Traineeship in Victoria

MELBOURNE, Australia - Aug. 8, 2023 - PRLog -- ICV's new initiative is designed to support empathetic individuals to join the aged care sector. Announcing, Free Government funded Aged Care Program for domestic students. Through this program, ICV provides quality aged care training to people who want to join the aged care community.

With the aged population in Victoria increasing, the aged care sector must constantly be growing to meet demand. This makes aged care a dependable sector for those looking for a meaningful career. Taking the first step into a new career can often be the most thought-provoking, and ICV's aim is to support people in doing just that.

What is the Aged Care Employment Program?

This qualification reflects the role of support workers who complete specialised tasks and functions in aged services; either in residential, home, or community-based environments. This ensures a confident start to a thriving new career!

How the program works and who it's for?

This program is for those who want to move into the aged care community sector and make an expressive difference in the lives of elderly Australians. This Certificate 4 in Ageing Support (https://icv.edu.au/certificate-iv-in-ageing-support/) is government funded with $0 Tuition Fees (eligible for Australian Citizens and Permanent residents).  *Eligibility criteria apply. Skills First Funding is available to eligible individuals with training delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government Funding.

1.     Over the age of 18 when commencing the traineeship

2.     Traineeship: Full-time/part-time for 12 months; able to commit to regular classes (online) or practical sessions, available to work a variety of shifts across the week.

3.     Students must complete a police check and be approved prior to any work experience taking place

4.     Be an Australian or NZ citizen, permanent resident.

5.     Have basic tech, numeracy, and literacy skills (ACSF level 2)

6.     Relevant work experience in a related field.

7.     Successful completion of Australian year 11 or equivalent; OR

ICV's COO Gopal Pokharel explains that the best care in aged care is delivered by people who have well-developed skills in areas like expressive aptitude and sympathy.

"This program is about finding those people, training them, and relating them with clear career pathways to guarantee they are making a positive difference from day one", Gopal Pokharel.

Employment pathways·

• Residential care worker
• Community care worker
  
• Care Supervisor
• Care team leader

About International College of Victoria

ICV (International College of Victoria (https://icv.edu.au/)) is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO), Registration Number 22581. ICV delivers nationally accredited qualifications and training courses in certificate and diploma early childhood education & Care, Building & Construction, Certificate 4 in Ageing support, Disability and care.