- Who do I talk to if something goes wrong?
- What’s the turnaround time from completing the enrollment form to start date?
- Are there any other fees related to the course?
- What if I change my mind?
- Can I start with a short program, and then upgrade later to higher qualification?
Can I start with a short program, and then upgrade later to higher qualification?
Absolutely you can. It is a good idea to start with either Manual Handling, one of our First Aid courses or Child Safe Environments to see if stepping into the classroom again is what you would like to do to progress your working opportunities.
- Which course?
- When do I start?
- Do I need to use a computer?
- Who will look after my children?
- How will I get there?
- Are there other options/colleges?
- How much will I get paid?
- Do they have flexible learning options that suit my needs?
- How long does it take?
- Are we a legitimate RTO? Nationally recognised?
- Can I juggle everything else with study?
- How do you choose who gets in?
- Is there a payment plan?
- How will I afford to pay?
- How much support can I get?
How much support can I get?
On enrollment an individual training plan will be developed to suit your own personal situation and requirements. Throughout the course if you require additional support then this will be made available through one on one training, study classes, phone tutorials, webinars and work place mentoring
- How do I enroll?
- Who will help me?
- Is there funding?
- I haven’t heard of Enable College. Can I trust the recommendation?
- How do I apply for a job?
How do I apply for a job?
Update your resume and cover letter. Apply to organisations directly through each of their websites. Google search for jobs in aged care or disability care. For disability care organisations, go to www.carecareers.com.au for a list of some disability organisations. For aged care organisations, go to www.agedcareonline.com.au for a list of aged care facilities.
- When do I receive my certificate?
- What do I need to do to receive my certificate?
- What if I did not successfully complete work placement?
What if I did not successfully complete work placement?
The workplace trainer and assessor will meet with and provide you feedback on why you were not successful on your first placement attempt. Another work placement will be organised at another organisation Extra support will be available whilst on placement by the workplace trainer and assessor If you do not successfully demonstrate the skills required by industry on the second placement, you will be withdrawn from your course
- Is employment guaranteed out of work placement?
Is employment guaranteed out of work placement?
Employment is not guaranteed from the organisation you are completing your work placement
However, many organisations have employed students after placement if they feel they have demonstrated they have a good grasp of the skills, knowledge and attitude they are looking for in an employee and have a position available - What do I wear on work placement?
What do I wear on work placement?
Plain white shirt with collar
Dark trousers (no jeans or shorts)
Closed in toe shoes, preferably water proof and non-slip soles
Hair must be clean and long hair tied back
No jewellery including rings, earrings, necklaces or bracelets
Nails must be short and without nail polish
Name badge to be worn at all times - If I am completing both Aged Care and Disability certificate III, how many work placements do I need?
If I am completing both Aged Care and Disability certificate III, how many work placements do I need?
2 work placements
One work placement for minimum 120 hours
Second work placement approximately 60- 80 hours
This allows for the best skill development and experience in both an aged care residential environment and disability services environment - What assessments will I need to complete whilst on my Individual Support work placement?
What assessments will I need to complete whilst on my Individual Support work placement?
Work Placement observation checklist
Completed by your work placement supervisor
Work placement project assessment
complete a daily log of the hours you have completed
daily reflections on your experience during placement
project assessment questions - What happens on work placement?
What happens on work placement?
Induction by the organisation
Buddy with an experienced worker throughout your placement
Observed by supervisor and work placement trainer and assessor
Receive ‘hands-on’ experience with all aspects of personal care and supporting clients with their activities of daily living - When can I start work placement?
- Where will I attend work placement?
- What is Work Placement?
What is Work Placement?
Work Placement is a mandatory component of assessment to gain a certificate from Enable College. It is designed for you to put into practice, in a real-life setting, the skills and theory that you will be learning. This will be done under the supervision of the staff in the organisation that has accepted you for placement with close guidance and support from our workplace trainer and assessor
- What do I do once I have completed a resubmit?
- How do I know if I have to resubmit an assessment?
- If I receive a resubmit what does this mean?
- If I have a question about the assessment or assessment questions who do I contact?
- How many assessments can I do at once?
- How do I receive assessments?
- What assessments do I need to do?
What assessments do I need to do?
Your course will have a set amount of units to complete. Each unit will have a written assessment you will need to complete satisfactorily
For practical classes, the trainer will assess you through observing you undertaking certain activities, as well as a written assessment. All units will have a work placement component that will have tasks and assessments you will need to complete either whilst on placement or as part of a project after placement has been completed. - What work can I do with a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care?
- After completing my orientation how long do I have to submit the orientation project?
- After completing my placement, how long do I have to submit the placement assessments?
- Can I complete the Work Placement component part time?
- How long will a Certificate III Work Placement take?
- How long will the orientation project take?
- Prior to commencing my orientation project what do i need to do?
Prior to commencing my orientation project what do i need to do?
You need to ensure you have completed the Police clearance, current Provide an Emergency First Aid Response in an Education and Care Setting certificate and Child Safe Environments course. As a minimum, you need to have completed the following units: CHCECE001, CHCECE002, CHCECE004 and CHCECE009.
- Does the college find my placement?
Does the college find my placement?
This varies according to the qualification although, in the end, it is Enable College’s responsibility to ensure you have access to a suitable placement. With Individual Support qualifications, Enable College has specific agreements with organisations and will organise your work placement. With Childcare qualifications we have to manage things a bit differently as the Directors of the Childcare Centres generally want the student to approach the Centres themselves. This provides an opportunity for the Director to meet with the students to check their communication skills, attitude, and organisational skills prior to work placement. Enable College will provide students with an introductory letter and advise which centres to approach. Please note that all placements in all qualifications will be during Monday to Friday and the shift times will be allocated by the organisations hosting the work placement. Enable College will support you but remember the organisation is hosting you and they will have the final say on work times and placement agreements.
- How much does the course cost?
- Should I study full time or part time?
- Are there entry requirements?
- What is your refund policy if I need to cancel?
What is your refund policy if I need to cancel?
Refunds will not be granted automatically; students are expected to be aware of work and personal commitments prior to enrollment and will need to establish that the cause of withdrawal could not have been reasonably anticipated prior to commencement.
A course refund to students (less student deposit) will be given for cancellations made a minimum of seven (7) days past the deposit being paid. Applications for refund must be made in writing or via email and received by Enable College within the seven (7) day period. Once the application is approved, Enable College will refund any monies as follows:
For Fee for Service students – A course refund means any monies paid, less student deposit which is a non-refundable administration fee. If, after this period, a student wishes to cancel their enrolment, all monies paid to date will be forfeited. Enable College has the right to withdraw a participant if finances are not kept up to date.
However, if a student withdraws for exceptional personal reasons beyond their control; after the course has commenced but within 3 weeks of commencement a pro rata refund of 50% less student course deposit will apply.
• For example sickness (verified by a medical certificate)
Commencement of training will include any of the following:
• Attending first classroom session (Classroom students)
• Receipt of first booklet (Open Learners / Classroom students)
• Initial login into our online training system (Blended learning students)
Students who have agreed to the terms and conditions for Debit Success will have additional conditions and fees applied to their final decision as per the individual debit success student agreement terms and conditions.
- When is the enrolment deadline?
- Can I study online?
