International Prospectus 2017/2018 UPGRADE OR KICK-START YOUR CAREER 1300 626 643 charltonbrown.com.au Aged Care, Child Care, Disability and Community Service RTO 2508 CRICOS 02476C
WELCOME As a global society, we re judged by the way we treat our most vulnerable. At every stage of life, we all have fundamental rights and needs to be met in order to participate in a dignified life. When people are cared for with dignity and given the respect they deserve, we help to build caring communities and better societies overall. Dan Musson Chief Executive Officer It s our mission here at CHARLTON BROWN to develop exceptional care professionals who enrich the lives and communities of those they support. To develop the exceptional carers that global communities need, we ask one simple question - Would I like this person caring for my loved one? That guiding philosophy is why we re now leading the way as a specialist provider of training and education in the child care, aged care, disability and community services sector. Our global reputation speaks for itself as we ve been producing the world s best carers for more than 30 years. At CHARLTON BROWN, we believe in the power of care to change lives and we re passionate about sharing that belief with our students. ABOUT CHARLTON BROWN At CHARLTON BROWN, we believe learning is a life long journey and that everyone deserves the opportunity for a rich and fulfilling career. We re here to unlock your potential and to provide opportunities for realising your true purpose. If you re looking for an opportunity to be employed in an industry that s dedicated to improving quality of life, at every stage of life, CHARLTON BROWN is the ideal place to get qualified. Real world learning Qualifications at CHARLTON BROWN provide the ideal balance between the latest theory and essential practical skills to ensure our graduates are well prepared for their new career in the service of their communities. Our Teachers are the Industry Experts Our teaching staff have a wealth of experience from across the entire healthcare and social assistance industry, including in early childhood education, aged and disability care, community services and business management. With extensive time spent working in their field, both prior to becoming teachers and concurrently, our faculty proudly participate in several leading professional associations ensuring CHARLTON BROWN has strong networks with industry and employer groups in Australia and globally. We offer award-winning training and support for International Students In 2015, we were named the International Training Provider of the Year at the Australian Training Awards, as recognition for our dedication to teaching the skills and knowledge that allows international students to become the world s best carers. We re finalists again in 2017. With international students from 27 countries currently enrolled at CHARLTON BROWN, our programs have been designed with international students unique needs in mind. With dedicated teaching staff and support from 11 countries, and the ability to fluently communicate with students in a range of languages. We Care About our Students We keep student numbers in each class small so that every student has the opportunity to share their ideas, ask questions and receive individual support from the trainer. Our Student Welfare team is dedicated to supporting students to successfully complete their chosen study programs and to achieve their academic and career goals. Students are provided guidance, appropriate resources and support strategies to ensure a worthwhile learning experience. UPGRADE OR KICK-START YOUR CAREER charltonbrown.com.au Aged Care, Child Care, Disability and Community Service
STUDYING IN AUSTRALIA Australia is world renowned for being one of the best countries for students looking to study abroad. With over 22,000 courses across 1,100 institutions, Australia has the third highest number of international students, behind only the United Kingdom and the United States. Australia has five of the 30 best ranked cities in the world for students based on quality of life, affordability, student mix and employer activity. It is the ideal place to kickstart your career. More than 2.5 million international graduates have gone on to make a difference in the world after studying in Australia. STUDYING IN BRISBANE Brisbane is Queensland s capital, situated on the east coast of Australia. With 283 days of sunshine, Brisbane is the perfect place to call home while you study abroad. Brisbane is a thriving multicultural hub with a population of 2.3 million, making it the third-largest city in Australia. With an inner-city population density less than Sydney and Melbourne, accommodation remains affordable around the city s major education precincts, providing students and residents with plenty of open space to enjoy. Brisbane Facts: DARWIN Each year Brisbane welcomes 75,000 international students Brisbane hosts Australia s largest city orientation day for international students, the Brisbane Welcomes International Students Festival Voted by Lonely Planet as Australia s Hippest City 22% of residents speak a language other than English 30% of Brisbane residents were born overseas CAIRNS BRISBANE GOLD COAST PERTH ADELAIDE CANBERRA SYDNEY MELBOURNE HOBART
CONTENTS 06 08 EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND CARE AGED CARE 10 DISABILITY CARE 12 COMMUNITY SERVICES 14 YOUTH WORK 16 BUSINESS AND LEADERSHIP 18 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FACILITIES ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS UNIVERSITY PATHWAYS 18 EMPLOYMENT SERVICES 19 APPLICATION INFORMATION
Early Childhood Education and Care We care for children Babies to five years old There are an estimated 671 million children under the age of five in the world today (Overseas Development Institute UK, 2016). With more women in every country now returning to work and global labour force participation rates of around 60%, the vast majority of these children will need some sort of non-parental care during the day. The first five years of a child s life are vital to their physical, social and cognitive development. Early Childhood Education and Care is a rewarding and fulfilling career that gives you the opportunity to teach and care for the next generation of young people. To ensure you re able to confidently start your career as an early childhood professional, you ll gain hands-on practical experience by undertaking vocational placement in an Early Childhood Education and Care setting. UPGRADE OR KICK-START YOUR CAREER charltonbrown.com.au Aged Care, Child Care, Disability and Community Service
CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care CHC50113 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care CRICOS 081936C Duration 24 weeks including a minimum of 120 hours of practical placement. Learn the essential skills you ll need to provide high quality care to babies, toddlers and young children. To ensure quality care and education standards, this comprehensive qualification is now a mandatory requirement for all childcare professionals working in early childhood. (Australian Children s Education and Care Quality Authority, National Regulations) Develop positive and respectful relationships with children Provide experiences to support children s play and learning Provide care for babies and toddlers Professional Nanny Educator or Assistant Educator Playgroup Supervisor Family Day Care Educator CRICOS 081937B Duration 96 weeks including a minimum of 240 hours of practical placement. Would you like to take a leading role in guiding the learning experiences and shaping the growth environments that are vital to young children s development? Upon completion, you ll be ready to take on the increased responsibilities of supervising early childhood learning environments. Foster the holistic development and wellbeing of the child in early childhood Design and implement the curriculum to foster children s learning and development Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment for children Educator Child Care Centre Group Leader Lead Educator Certified Supervisor
Aged Care We care for the elderly It s been estimated by the United Nations that approximately 35% of the world s population will be above 60 years of age by the year 2022. Older people deserve to live fulfilling and dignified lives. The fast-growing number of older people means an estimated 86 million Aged Care professionals will be needed by 2030 (UN Sustainable Development Goals, 2015). To ensure you re able to confidently start your career in this growing industry, CHARLTON BROWN teaches its qualifications with an industry approved mix of both theory and practical experience through a vocational placement in an aged care setting. UPGRADE OR KICK-START YOUR CAREER charltonbrown.com.au Aged Care, Child Care, Disability and Community Service
CHC33015 Certificate III Individual Support CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support Would you like to take the first step towards a rewarding career supporting the elderly? Covering the key knowledge areas you ll need to provide support and meet the unique care needs of older people, this qualification teaches the essential skills that will allow you to empower elderly people to live fulfilling lives. The course allows for specialisation in Ageing, Disability or Home and Community. Complete 7 core units and 2 common electives, and 4 elective units in the specialisation of your choice. CHC33015 Certificate III Individual Support (Ageing) CRICOS 089251A Duration 16 weeks including a minimum of 120 hours of practical placement. Implement falls prevention strategies Recognise health body systems Provide support to people living with dementia CRICOS 089252M Duration 36 weeks including a minimum of 120 hours of practical placement. Would you like to take the next step in your aged care career by learning the essential skills you need to provide specialised care for older people? This qualification will enable you to maintain quality service delivery through the development, facilitation and review of individualised service planning and delivery in a range of aged care contexts. Coordinate services for older people Implement interventions with older people at risk Provide support to people living with dementia Care Service Team Leader Care Supervisor Leisure and Lifestyle Assistant Aged Care Support Worker Personal Care Worker Respite Care Worker CHC33015 Certificate III Individual Support (Home and Community) CRICOS 089251A Duration 16 weeks including a minimum of 120 hours of practical placement. Meet personal support needs Support relationships with carers and families Provide home and community support services Home Care Worker
Disability We care for people living with disability About 15% of the world s population lives with some form of disability, of whom 2-4% experience significant difficulties in functioning (World Health Organisation, 2011). People living with a disability live their best life when they re empowered to achieve greater levels of independence, self-confidence, community participation and wellbeing. To ensure you re able to confidently start your career in supporting people living with disability, our qualifications focus on both theory and practical learning, allowing you to gain practical experience through a vocational placement in a disability support setting UPGRADE OR KICK-START YOUR CAREER charltonbrown.com.au Aged Care, Child Care, Disability and Community Service
CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) CHC43115 Certificate IV in Disability CRICOS 089251A Duration 16 weeks including a minimum of 120 hours of practical placement. How would you like to embark on a fulfilling career where your work is all about empowering people to achieve thier best life, regardless of ability? By looking into the essential knowledge and skills required to provide person-centred support to those with a disability, this qualification will also enable you to assist those living with disability to communicate and achieve their goals. You can also further your career potential by cross-skilling to aged care or home and community care specialsions by completing additional specialisation units. Follow established person-centred behaviour supports Support community participation and social inclusion Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability Disability Support Worker Respite Support Worker Personal Care Assistant Lifestyle Assistant CRICOS 089253K Duration 24 weeks including a minimum of 120 hours of practical placement. Build on your skills, knowledge and passion for supporting people living with disbaility and take the next step in your career. This qualification will provide you with the skills and knowledge required to develop and implement programs that support and empower people living with disability to gain greater levels of independence through autonomy and community participation. Facilitate community participation and social inclusion Facilitate ongoing skills development using a person-centred approach Provide person-centred services to people with disability with complex needs Disability Officer Day Support Client Liaison Officer Care Service Coordinator
Community Services We care for the community If you re looking for a rewarding career, and a career that makes a real difference in the world, community services could be the ideal industry for you. Our range of community services courses will provide you with the skills and knowledge required for developing, managing or delivering programs that cater to the needs of vulnerable people in our communities. You can confidently start your new career supporting clients in the community, as CHARLTON BROWN community services qualifications are taught with the perfect balance of both theory and practical learning, allowing you to undertake vocational placement in a range of community services settings. UPGRADE OR KICK-START YOUR CAREER charltonbrown.com.au Aged Care, Child Care, Disability and Community Service
CHC42015 Certificate IV in Community Services CHC52015 Diploma of Community Services CRISCOS 089249F Duration 36 weeks including a minimum of 120 hours of practical placement Would you like to take a step up in your career supporting vulnerable members of your community? Covering the broad knowledge required to design and deliver person-centred services to individuals and groups, this qualification will enable you to provide support, advocacy or interventions to individual clients, groups or communities across a range of services. Confirm client developmental status Facilitate the empowerment of people with disabilities Community Worker, Coordinator of Volunteers, Family Support Worker, Welfare Rights Worker CRICOS 089250B Duration 48 weeks including a minimum of 120 hours of practical placement Begin making a profound difference to your community through the management, coordination and delivery of critical services and programs for individuals and groups. Units in this qualification have been selected to cover a broad range of industry sectors and services, enabling you to work in a variety of community services, case work and care management contexts. Analyse impacts of sociological factors on clients in community work and services Develop, facilitate and review all aspects of case management Assess needs of client with alcohol and drugs issues Case Worker Case Manager Social Welfare Work or Program Coordinator Family Support Worker
Youth Work We care for vulnerable youth In our communities, there are young people who need a helping hand and someone to care. Youth Workers can make a positive difference in young people s lives through the development of caring relationships with young people, their families and communities. Careers in this field offer job security as well as the chance to create a community where all young people are valued, included and have every opportunity to thrive. UPGRADE OR KICK-START YOUR CAREER charltonbrown.com.au Aged Care, Child Care, Disability and Community Service
CHC40413 Certificate IV in Youth Work CHC50413 Diploma of Youth Work CRICOS 081178C Duration 36 weeks including a minimum of 120 hours of practical placement. Would you do like to start a rewarding career providing assistance and support to young people within the community? Covering the essential knowledge and skills you ll need to develop and facilitate programs for young people, this qualification will prepare you for a role overseeing community-based programs designed to address the social, behavioural, health, welfare, developmental and protection needs of young people. Work effectively with young people in youth work context Support young people to create opportunities in their lives Youth Case Worker Youth Worker Residential Support Worker Youth and Family Service Worker CRICOS 081179B Duration 60 weeks including a minimum of 120 hours of practical placement. Are you looking for a qualification that will allow you to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of young people? Youth Work is an incredibly fulfilling occupation as you ll be spending your days creating opportunities and making a positive difference for the future lives of those you support. Through a comprehensive course that teaches the key knowledge you ll need to develop, lead and manage programs and services for young people, this qualification will enable you to meet their welfare needs. Manage service response to young people in crisis Identify and respond to children and young people at risk Develop and implement procedures to enable young people to address their needs Case Worker Senior Youth Worker Team Leader
Business and Leadership We care about great leadership No matter where you are in the world or which industry you find yourself in, every business and organisation needs great managers and leaders. Having the knowledge and skills required to become an effective manager is the first vital step in building your career as a leader who drives successful outcomes for your organisation. CHARLTON BROWN s comprehensive business and leadership qualifications are designed to put you one step ahead in your business and leadership career. Our diploma and advanced diploma courses will teach you the fundamental skills and knowledge you ll need to manage everything from employee performance, human resources planning, business finances and managing risks to a business environment. UPGRADE OR KICK-START YOUR CAREER charltonbrown.com.au Aged Care, Child Care, Disability and Community Service
BSB50215 Diploma of Business BSB61015 Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management CRICOS 087177M Duration 32 weeks. This qualification teaches the broad skills and knowledge required by managers and leaders in today s dynamic and competitive business environments and covers many of the real-world business practices you ll need to master. This course will prepare you for an elevated level of business operations in small, medium or large organisations, covering units including; workforce planning, undertaking projects, marketing activities and developing workplace policies. CRICOS 087622F Duration 48 weeks. Reflecting the increased responsibility inherent in senior leadership roles, you ll learn to use high level cognitive and communication skills for identifying, analysing and synthesising information from a variety of sources and transferring that knowledge to members of your team. You ll also own the creative and conceptual skills required by high performing leaders to express ideas and respond to complex problems. BSB51915 Diploma of Leadership and Management CRICOS 088214C Duration 48 weeks. Through this comprehensive program, you ll learn to apply knowledge, practical skills and experience in leadership and management across a range of enterprise and industry contexts. Graduates of this program display higher levels of initiative and judgement in planning, implementing and monitoring organisational units and teams, and they use proven communication techniques to support individuals and teams to achieve organisational goals.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Serious About Safety This program is exclusive to CHARLTON BROWN and will help you stand out from your fellow graduates. CHARLTON BROWN is committed to creating safer environments. Our Serious About Safety program has been created with leading industry experts and focuses on seven potential risk areas; Personal Safety, Fire Safety, Car Safety, Cyber Safety, Water Safety and Rescue, First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis. Facilities The college campus is located just outside the central business district of Brisbane and is well supported with public transport (buses and trains) and shopping facilities nearby, including supermarket and cafes. The campus features modern classrooms with smart technology, student computer lab, wireless network and a student lounge area complete with a kitchen. Package Programs Our course packaging has been designed to combine and enhance students skills and knowledge and reinforce their professional development in the Health and Social Services sector. Course packaging is available across each discipline of study, to meet a range of career goals and based on skills and skill shortages recognised by industry. Course packaging pricing takes into consideration credit for common units (credit transfers) between qualifications. Pathways to University A CHARLTON BROWN Diploma qualification can get you a step closer towards a Bachelor Degree at an Australian University. Receive academic credit for up to one year of your university degree with one of our partner Universities, some including guaranteed and direct entry. Alternatively, apply directly to a university of your choice. A Diploma qualification will give you a university rank of 82. Visit our website for a current list of partners and articulation offers. English Requirements The English level requirement for our certificate and diploma level courses is IELTS score of 5.5 or equivalent. CHARLTON BROWN can package courses with ELICOS providers to assist students in meeting the English language requirements for entry into CHARLTON BROWN qualifications. For a list of our current English Language partners contact CHARLTON BROWN or your advising International Educational Agent. EMPLOYMENT SERVICES Job ready Programs While we re committed to providing industry-leading training, we also offer a variety of programs that will help prepare you to succeed in the workforce. Take advantage of our resume preparation services, job interview technique and presentation workshops, and online job-ready programs. Nanny agency Our Nanny Agency can help you find paid work during your studies and throughout your career that is consistent with your visa rules. Casual or part-time jobs are available with families requiring care in their own home, in creches and in corporate childcare environments. UPGRADE OR KICK-START YOUR CAREER charltonbrown.com.au Aged Care, Child Care, Disability and Community Service
APPLICATION INFORMATION How do I enrol? So you ve made the decision to study with CHARLTON BROWN? Congratulations! There are two easy ways to enrol as an international student. You can apply directly through the application portal on our website. Alternatively, you can apply through one of CHARLTON BROWN s Representative International Education Agents who can assist you with your visa application and guide you through the enrolment process. The Process: 1. Review admissions criteria, pre-enrolment information and key dates on our website including: English Language Entry Requirements Academic Entry Requirements Key Dates 2. Prepare your certified supporting documents 3. Submit your application and supporting documents through the online application portal or through a CHARLTON BROWN Representative International Education Agent 4. Receive your Letter of Offer 5. Accept and pay for your offer. Note the expiry date for acceptance 6. Receive your Confirmation of Enrolment and pre-departure information 7. Apply for your visa 8. Travel to Brisbane and attend your CHARLTON BROWN Orientation Session. Completing your Application to Study All applications for study must be submitted via the CHARLTON BROWN website. Students are advised to apply no later than three months prior to their desired course commencement date. Australian Visas Student Visa - (subclass 500) A Student Visa in Australia is a temporary visa issued to non-australian residents and is granted to students who are enrolled in a CRICOS registered, full time course in Australia. International students can be issued with a multiple entry visa for the duration of their study in Australia. You can travel to and from Australia within the visa period. Further information on Student Visa eligibility and requirements is available on the Department of Immigration and Border Protection website. Working and Holiday Visa - (Subclass 417 and 462) These visas are for young people who want to holiday and work in Australia for up to a year. Applicants must be between 18 and 31 years old, hold a passport from an eligible country and be without a dependent child at any time during their stay in Australia. Further information on Working Holiday Visa eligibility and requirements is available on the Department of Immigration and Border Protection website. Department of Immigration and Border Protection Visit www.border.gov.au for information on Australian Visas and Visa application processes including Financial, English Health and Genuine Temporary Entrant requirements.
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