Training Handbook

Learner Selection and Orientation

Learners wishing to undertake training in Community Services need to meet/satisfy the following criteria:

1. Demonstrated verbal interest in and suitability for work in Community Services.

2. To undertake a language, literacy and numeracy assessment to identify any assistance required.

3. Should any programs have a limit on the number of participants an interview may be arranged to identify suitable participants

There are no educational prerequisites however successful completion of year 10 or equivalent is recommended.

Youth Training (Victoria) (suspended)

16 to 18 year olds under the youth allowance (jobseeker) scheme through Centrelink. Learners need to be approved by their local Centrelink Customer Service Centre.

Priority Education Training Program

Priority Education and Training Programs are funded annually with funds made available by the Government of Victoria for existing workers or new entrants wanting to work in the industry.

Recognition of Current Competencies

Recognition of Current Competencies is a streamlined process of assessment of the competencies that a person has gained through life, work and formal study.

Funded Traineeship:

Need to have been employed in a Children’s Service full time for under 3 months or part-time/casual for under 12 months.

Fee for Service Traineeship

For staff who do not fit into the above funded traineeship criteria a fee for service arrangement can be made for a certificate level.

Self Funded Training

For any person wishing to train that does not fall into any of the above training /assessment programs.

VET in Schools

For any learner undertaking VCAL, that the school has indicated One World for Children as the RTO

Enrolment and Orientation:

Learners wishing to undertake training/RCC with us need to contact our office to discuss training options, these are either discussed over the telephone, email or a visit is arranged.
The Marketing kit will be sent out or if a visit has been made the kit will be taken to this visit.
Once you have made a decision to proceed with the selected training program the enrolment process begins.
The orientation meeting is then arranged and the following is completed:

1. The training handbook is given out
2. Policies and procedures are discussed
3. Individual training program, pre-training review and RCC process is discussed
4. Student tuition contribution is explained
5. Enrolment form is completed
6. Language, literacy and numeracy assistance is explained
7. The training plan is discussed
8. All parties are explained their obligations to the program
9. If applicable to the chosen training program other relevant forms or organisations are contacted ie New Apprentice Centre
10. The QF16 /QF16.1 1st visit checklist is completed

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