Aged care
The Certificate III in Aged Care Work/Certificate III in Home and Community Care is a dual award designed to provide an accredited training program for people wishing to pursue a career in the Aged Care/Home and Community Care industry. Aged Care is a responsible and physically demanding area of work. Documentation and accountability are important aspects of the work and workers would be expected to note observations and write reports. Traineeships are available for those eligible. This involves working full time in the industry with time release to complete training. One day per week is required for on campus training as part of the Traineeship.
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Community services
Working in partnership with Community Service sector organizations, the School’s nationally accredited programs and courses are provided from Certificate III to Diploma levels in areas such as youth work, alcohol and other drugs work, welfare, and disability work. Specialist trainers and assessors are able to deliver niche market courses such as counselling, case management, and marriage celebrancy, available for study online. The School has worked closely with the Department of Human Services where customised training solutions have been successfully implemented.
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Community services and health management
A need for management training in the Community Services and Health Industry has been identified in terms of changing roles, industry standards, accredited training and articulated pathways. The Diploma of Business (Community Services and Health Management) has been designed with the relevant issues in mind. It affords the opportunity for up-front or on-the-job assessment and pathways exist for progression into business degree courses.
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Disability services
Workers in disability services work in residential group homes, training resource centres, day respite centres and open employment services, other community settings and clients’ homes.
These workers apply knowledge and skills gained through qualifications and/or previous experience to provide training and support to people with disabilities to enhance their ability to achieve greater levels of independence, self reliance and community participation. These workers report to service managers and may liaise with health professionals and other service agencies. The Certificate IV in Disability work is provided on a full-time basis over one year at SMB Campus. At Horsham Campus, the course is delivered flexibly using a combination of distance learning and seven two-day workshops. Traineeships may be available for those eligible. This involves working full-time in the industry with time release to complete training.
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The Certificate I in Work Education course is designed for people with a range of special learning needs which restrict their participation in the available work-preparation courses. Prospective students should have a desire to improve their education and work skills with a view to gaining employment or going onto further education. The course is not industry specific and introduces participants to a wide range of possible career paths.
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First aid
UB offers three short courses in this area: First Aid Level 1, First Aid Level 2, and Cardio-pulminary Resuscitation (CPR). These courses are designed to assist participants develop the knowledge and skills required to provide basic life support measures, provide basic first aid, and manage casualties at an incident. The CPR course teaches the resuscitation skills necessary to maintain and restore breathing and circulation in adults, children and infants.
Courses are available on demand and programs are delivered on a flexible basis in a range of locations, depending upon the needs of the group. Completion of a first aid certificate is often a pre-requisite for working in certain industries.
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Health services
The School of Human Services works closely with the health industry sector, particularly hospitals, nursing homes, and community health agencies to deliver customised training solutions from certificate to diploma level in areas such as nursing and aged care, and health and allied health services.
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The Centre for Health Research and Practice (CHRP) aims to advance and apply knowledge to improve the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities. One of the four designated Research Centres at the University of Ballarat, CHRP has two interdependent units: Research and Capacity Building Services working for, and in collaboration with, communities and organisations undertaking projects, and Priority Driven Research focusing on six priority research areas, which complement the expertise of staff and are regionally and nationally significant.
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Medications administration
A Course in Medication Administration for Division 2 Registered Nurses in Victoria is designed to prepare them with the knowledge, skills and professional attitude to administer medication in a competent manner under the direction and supervision of a Division 1 and 3 Registered Nurse. Competency based training is concerned with assisting people to gain specific competencies relevant to the purpose of their course of study. A student will be assessed by performing set tasks at specified standards, under prescribed conditions.
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Mental health
There is strong interest amongst nurses who have completed comprehensive nursing programs to pursue postgraduate courses which offer an opportunity to practice in the specialised area of Mental Health. The innovative Graduate Certificate of Nursing (Mental Health) is offered in collaboration with Grampians Psychiatric Services (Ballarat Health Services) and is comprised of four units, each of which provides advanced knowledge and skills in the practice of mental health nursing.
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The Community Health Research Team within the School of Behavioural and Social Sciences and Humanities is a research team investigating mental health in Australians. The research team is composed of fourth year and higher degree students researching aspects of clinical and health psychology. Members of the team deliver regular conference presentations and would be happy to discuss their activities with any interested persons.
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The School of Behavioural and Social Sciences and Humanities offers studies in psychology, psychotherapy and counselling at undergraduate level through to PhD.
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Midwifery
The Graduate Diploma of Midwifery is an innovative course, leading to endorsement to practice in the State of Victoria as a midwife, and is offered in collaboration with regional midwifery agencies. Learning will take place in study block mode at the Mt Helen Campus of Ballarat University and in the community at a number of major participating rural and regional agencies. Students are encouraged to undertake clinical placements at appropriate maternity agencies close to their home.
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Nursing
The School of Nursing focuses its research on developing nursing practice and health care services to expand the knowledge of staff and students within the University and the wider community. Through strong partnerships with community agencies, the School aims to enhance and promote nursing, and monitor the integration of clinical practice, education and research.
Some non-award courses are offered including a re-entry program for Division 1 Registered Nurses and pre-registration program for Overseas Qualified Nurses. Other programs range from the Bachelor of Nursing through to a doctorate.
The School’s research is underpinned by the broad base of disciplinary interests and research expertise of its staff. In conjunction with the Centre for Health Research and Practice (CHRP), the School’s major research programs are aligned with National Health Priority areas, including cardiovascular health, cancer control, injury prevention and control, mental health, diabetes mellitus, and asthma.
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The Certificate IV in Health (Nursing) is designed to provide a broad based training program to enable students to acquire the competencies necessary to gain registration as a Division 2 Registered Nurse in Victoria. The program is delivered at both the Ballarat and Horsham Campuses on a one year full-time and a two year part-time basis.
Traineeships may be available for those eligible. This involves working full-time in the industry with time release to complete training. Further information about traineeships is available from all University campuses.
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Oncology and palliative care
The Graduate Certificate of Nursing (Oncology and Palliative Care) has attracted sufficient Division 1 Registered Nurses to make it viable. Regional, national and international interest in the course has been increasing. The course is particularly attractive to many rural nurses because it is flexibly delivered and contains a fieldwork unit.
Students who have completed the Graduate Certificate and wish to continue may undertake the Graduate Diploma of Nursing (Oncology and Palliative Care). This course provides articulation for students who want to progress into the Master of Nursing (by coursework).
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Rural and social welfare
The Graduate Diploma of Rural Social Welfare is structured to maximise professional development. All welfare units integrate theory with skill development, consistent with working with people in a professional helping capacity. A range of subject areas are offered within the course providing students with a breadth of theories and experiences relevant to working with individuals, families, groups and communities, particularly in the rural context.
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