ILC Education and Training
Service description
The ILC education and training service delivers training and consultancy for groups and individuals working in the health, community care, disability and aged care sectors. A wide range of standard programs are available and workshops can be customised to meet training needs. All workshops have an emphasis on practical skills development.
Training is presented by health professionals with extensive clinical experience. Manual handling training courses are provided by staff that have qualifications in Manutention and are certified workplace trainers and assessors.
Workshops are conducted in small groups, with an experiential approach allowing all participants to develop skills and practice techniques, as well as having the opportunity to trial a range of equipment. A consultancy service is also available for risk assessments and individual training.
How and where we can help
The training provided by the education and training service can assist organisations to meet Occupational Safety and Health obligations. Workshops are conducted in dedicated training facilities at the Independent Living Centre or offsite as required.
Standard workshop programs available include:
- Manual Handling
- Safe Transporting in Buses and Vans
- Safe Transporting in Cars
- Pressure Management (scheduled for July 28, 2010)
- Disability Awareness
- Hoists and Slings (scheduled for September 9, 2010)
- Seating for the Elderly
- Effective Mobility Management for People with Dementia
NOTE: 2010 calendar workshops and dates currently under review.
Who can we help (eligibility)
There is no eligibility criterion. ILC education and training is available to anyone who requires training to do their work effectively and safely. This can include health professionals, community care workers, family carers and businesses whose staff are required to do loads handling.
Fees
Fees apply for all services. Please see workshop programs for current costs or contact the Education and Training coordinator for information.
Funding
This service is a self funded area.
Contact
| Person: | The coordinator, Education and Training service | ||
| Telephone: | (08) 9381 0600 | Toll Free: | 1300 885 886 - Local call |
| Fax: | (08) 9381 0611 | ||
| training@ilc.com.au | |||
| Open: | Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm WST |