This programme seeks to equip participants with effective support, communication, behavior management, industry information requirements, safety procedures, cultural sensitivity and counseling knowledge and skills to maintain and provide personal care and assistance to clients in aged-care residential facilities.

Entry Requirements:           Mandatory: At least 3 “O” levels subjects with grade E or better, including English Language. Proficiency in English Language is a must! 

Optional: Red Cross Certificate and Certificate III in Aged Care and Support.

Age: 17 – 50 years

Duration:                               3 consecutive months (2 blocks of 4 days offered once in a fortnight, for 4 hours a day).

Uniforms                                Sky blue & navy-blue tops

Navy-blue formal slacks, trousers or skirts

Black shoes.

Please note that no tight or short skirts will be allowed. For placement you will need moccasins or similar shoes.

Course Content:       

·       Support Independence

·       Well- Being Aged Care

·       Home and Community Care

·       Disability

·       Compliant Aged Care Practice

Placement

Placements will be done in Zimbabwe and constitute the last 120 hours of the course.

On completion graduates can work in

Ø  Home and Community Care

Ø  Health and Community Service

Ø  Aged Care and Support

Ø  Empowerment of Older People.