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COPY CAP |
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Caring for Other People by Youth - Careers & Pathways is a program which exposes young people to the
Community Services and Health industry. Community Services and
Health is one of the fastest growing industries in Australia, with many
opportunities for employment in our local region. Participants in the COPY CAP
program explore occupations such as child care workers, allied health
assistants, aged and disability workers, nursing and many more. You can choose to
participate in COPY CAP if you like caring for or helping other people and
you have a keen interest in learning about the ccommunity services and health
industry. COPY CAP can help you: ·
Learn about the different careers in
the community services and health industry ·
Understand the pathways from school to
GippsTAFE and university ·
See what employment is available in
the Latrobe Region ·
Hear from and talk to people working
in hospitals and other centres ·
Realise your interest in helping other
people and the opportunity to make a difference in other people’s lives Program
Elements Selection Process 20 students will be selected to participate in the COPY CAP program. All
students will be required to complete an application process which includes
an application form and a vocational assessment to confirm their interest in
caring for or helping other people.
Students will learn about the community services and health industry
through a variety of orientation activities. They will hear from people
working in aged care, disability services and child care, as well as nursing
and allied health areas such as physiotherapy, speech therapy, dietetics and
podiarty. Students will visit centres and hospitals and speak with young professionals
working in the industry. Work Experience Students will be given the opportunity to undertake work experience in a
career that interests them, giving them a real life experience of the tasks, skills and
attitudes required for the position, as well as experiencing the work
environment and people. Note: Work Experience is subject to employer
availability. Students are encouraged to consider related careers where they
would be required to work with the public. Students wishing to go on to study
a VETiS program in year 11 will complete a work placement as part of their
assessment. Job Skills Expo Students will be invited to a Job Skills Expo where local providers will
display and demonstrate careers within their organisation. For further information, contact Nicole on (03) 5633 2868 or email nicole.bblllen@dcsi.net.au |
