An individual undertaking this course with Allens Training Pty Ltd will need to demonstrate the following to be eligible for entry:
- An official form of photo identification (e.g., driver’s licence, passport, or student ID).
- Physical capability to be able to meet the demands of the practical demonstration skills. This includes safely handling patients and equipment, working in confined or awkward spaces, and performing tasks that may involve bending, lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling.
- Protective slip resistant footwear/safety shoes and comfortable/practical clothing must be provided by the student and worn during the practical sessions and assessment.
- To successfully complete this course, students will need to demonstrate the following language, literacy, numeracy and digital (LLND) skills during training and assessment:
- Learning: Follow instructions, retain information about equipment and its uses, and apply knowledge of safety and welfare requirements for yourself, the patient, and others.
- Reading: Locate and interpret information from signs, labels, instructions, manufacturer specifications, and industry guidelines.
- Writing: Complete simple workplace documents such as incident reports and patient movement logs using clear, accurate language.
- Oral communication: Use clear, respectful language to give and receive instructions, ask questions to confirm understanding, and coordinate safe movement with others.
- Numeracy: Measure and record patient height and weight, interpret safe working loads, and apply numerical information to select and adjust equipment correctly.
- Digital Literacy: Use a mobile phone or other basic device to access messages, follow online instructions, complete online forms, and access learning resources.
Online learning: Students must have basic digital literacy skills to navigate online platforms, complete assessments, and access course materials. Before enrolment, students should assess their ability to engage in online learning. Support is available where required. The online learning program can be found in the student portal. Students must have access to a computer, smart phone, tablet or other electronic device with access to the internet to complete the online studies and associated assessment tasks.
Delivery mode: Online with face-to-face The online pre-course learning and theory assessment is expected to take approximately 8-9 hours to complete. These timeframes are estimates. Individuals with prior experience in similar training may complete the online component in less time, while those new to the subject may need more time to complete all the learning content and theory questions
