HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
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HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
HLTWHS002
Study Method | Face to face, blended, in class |
Location | Perth (Rivervale) |
Recognition | Nationally Accredited Certification |
Start Date | Rolling intake |
Fees | $100 |
Course Details
The purpose of this unit is to describe the skills and knowledge required for a worker to participate in safe work practices to ensure their own health and safety, and that of others in work environments that involve caring directly for clients. It has a focus on maintaining safety of the worker, the people being supported and other community members
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the session the participants will be able to:
- Follow safe work practices for direct client care
- Follow safe work practices for manual handling
- Follow safe work practices for infection control
- Contribute to safe work practices in the workplace
Reflect on own safe work practices
Entry and eligibility requirements
There are no pre-entry study or qualification requirements, but to be eligible, you must:
- Reside in Western Australia;
- Possess suitable English language, literacy and numeracy skills (e.g. you will need to be able to read, understand and communicate care requirements on a care plan); and
- Provide a copy of your passport or photo identification.
- Be at least 18 years of age
The unit of competency standards requires a level of physical ability to meet the evidence requirements for assessment.
Due to the potential risk to health and safety, any worker who does not have the physical ability to meet the competencies standards of assessment will not be issued a Statement of Attainment.
Career and study pathways
The units in this course will provide credit towards a range of qualifications where these skills are required giving student options for further study in the aged, disability and community care training packages in courses such as:
Duration, learning method & assessment
The course entails a blended delivery mode of attendance to 1 or 2 days face-to-face workshop/s and self-study. The total duration for this course may take 1 week to complete depending on the learner.
Forms of study include:
- Face to face clustered lecturer/trainer directed workshops
- Workshop based practical skills assessment and written assessments
An annual refresher of this course is recommended.
Units of competency
HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
Fees & Charges
$100 fee per person.
Certification
Completing this skill set will be recognised by a Statement of Attainment for the unit listed above.
Statements of Attainment issued by Amana Living Training Institute will be recognised by other Registered Training Organisations (RTO) nationally.
Amana Living Training Institute will recognise Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) qualifications and Statements of Attainment issued by other RTO’s.
Amana Living Training Institute is committed to ensuring all AQF qualifications, Statements of Attainments and Transcripts of Results are issued in accordance with the Standards for Registered Training Organisations 2015.
HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
HLTWHS002
Study Method | Face to face, blended, in class |
Location | Perth (Rivervale) |
Recognition | Nationally Accredited Certification |
Start Date | Rolling intake |
Fees | $100 |