Partnership offering new opportunities in aged care

GOTAFE and Shepparton Villages have announced a new partnership that will help to deliver high quality training in aged care to the Goulburn Valley.

Thanks to funds provided by State Government’s Regional Specialist Training Fund, brand new training opportunities are now available.

Delivered on-site at Shepparton Villages, Certificate III in Individual Support students will be exposed to two days per week of training over nine months.

GOTAFE partnership engagement manager, Susan Huffer said, “Our population is ageing which means demand for qualified workers. Research by McCrindle suggests we need to add over 129,000 workers Australia-wide in the next 10 years, or over 2,055 per month*, which means you’ll never be without a job in the aged care industry.

“This program has been specifically designed to encourage people to enter the aged care workforce in a supported environment and provide pathways to further education and employment opportunities.”

Shepparton Villages CEO, Kerri Rivett said, “It is our aim to involve new students in the move as much as possible. We want them to feel part of the team from the very beginning.

“We would like to encourage people with a caring disposition to take up this unique offer and find their purpose within the aged care industry.”

The first intake of students will commence in Term 4 this year, with further intake opportunities planned in 2019. Students who demonstrate excellence in their training after the first 12 weeks may be offered employment with Shepparton Villages.

To apply for the Certificate III in Individual Support program, contact Susan Huffer at GOTAFE call 1300 GOTAFE (468 233) or email shuffer@gotafe.vic.edu.au