Centre for Better Living
Pre-selection forms
Certificate III & IV in Fitness
Certificate IV in Massage Therapy Practice
Advanced Diploma of Remedial Massage (Myotherapy)
Certificate IV & Diploma of Sport & Recreation
Certificate IV & Diploma of Sport (Development)
Certificate III in Children's Services
Diploma of Children's Services (Full-time)
Short Course Brochure
Initial Five Day OH&S Training for Health and Safety Representatives
Department Summary
Kangan Institute's Centre for Better Living trains you for work that makes a difference to the quality of people's lives.
If you are interested in people development and/or some aspect of health and wellbeing, then it is likely we have a program to suit you. From Certificate III through to Advanced Diploma - along with our short courses - our training ensures that you are work-ready, whether you are new to the workforce or seeking to upgrade your skills. We offer a supportive and friendly adult learning environment.
A fresh career direction may be waiting for you with over 40 different qualifications to consider:
Broadmeadows campus - community services, community development, youth work, child studies
Moreland campus - nursing, health services and allied health assistance, aged care, pathology, OH&S
Richmond campus - sport development and recreation, fitness, natural therapies and remedial massage
Over 90 percent of graduates in our department secure employment and/or pursue further study. Community services and health is the second fastest industry growth area nationally with strong demand for suitably qualified workers.
The quality of our training has been recognised by independent industry stakeholders. For five consecutive years, the Centre for Better Living has won these state-wide industry training awards:
- Innovative Training Product (2007, 2008)
- Innovative Service Delivery (2006, 2008)
- Outstanding Vocational Student of the Year (2005, 2006, 2007)
- VET in Schools Excellence (2004, 2005, 2007)
- Victoria Police Award for Excellence in Training (2003)
We also have an extensive industry client list of organisations which have chosen Kangan Institute as their preferred training provider and support our graduates through on-the-job training. Talk to us about training possibilities and how we can help you or your workplace to achieve real outcomes.
Course Offerings
Children's Services
Community Services
Health and Nursing
Medication Administration For Division 2 Registered Nurses in Victoria (18 Weeks)
Course in Medication Administration For Div 2 Registered Nurses in Vic -Injectables Only (3 Weeks)
Integration Aide
Massage and Myotherapy
Occupational Health and Safety
Pathology
Sport, Recreation and Fitness
Short Course Offerings
Health, Wellbeing and Fitness
Occupational Health and Safety
Initial Five Day Occupational Health and Training For Safety Representatives
Introduction to Managing and Supervising Confined Space Work
Occupational Health and Safety Law For Managers and Supervisors
Personal Development
Workplace Safety
Initial Five Day Occupational Health and Training For Safety Representatives
Introduction to Managing and Supervising Confined Space Work
Occupational Health and Safety Law For Managers and Supervisors
Apprenticeships and Traineeships
Health and Nursing
Sport, Recreation and Fitness
Corporate Experience
The Centre for Better Living can provide for all stages of the training cycle: from conceptualisation through to needs analyses, resource development, design, delivery and evaluation. SkillSmart's integrated approach gives you access to our full range of education and consultancy services:
- training needs assessment
- skill recognition services
- flexibility in the time and location of delivery
- advice and choice about methods of delivery
- enterprise specific skill gap training
- customised resource development
- creation of pathways between professional development, current skills and knowledge and further education
- creative combinations of the existing qualifications range
- strategies to maximise your training investment and its cost effectiveness
- delivery by skilled professionals attuned to current industry practices
- integrated evaluation and continuous improvement strategies
- business counselling and development including cost-effective training solutions for small business
- lean Management Principles and value stream mapping
- our guarantee that all qualifications are up-to-date and address current industry needs
Massage Clinic
The Sport, Fitness and Natural Therapies area runs a public massage clinic at the Richmond campus. The clinic is staffed by fully-supervised massage students. The clinic is open Thursdays during second semester and Fridays all year.
For bookings or enquiries please contact the Sport, Fitness and Natural Therapies area on (03) 9425 5635.
Contact us
Contact the Centre for Better Living on:
| Phone: | (03) 9094 3302 |
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| Fax: | (03) 9094 3357 |
| Email: | centreforbetterliving@kangan.edu.au |
The Sport, Fitness and Natural Therapies area can be contacted on:
| Phone: | (03) 9425 5635 |
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| Email: | srf@kangan.edu.au |

