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    Health and Community 

    Kangan Institute’s Health and Community courses are designed to prepare students for in‑demand roles across healthcare, community services and support industries. Training is practical, industry‑aligned and delivered through a range of flexible study options to suit different learners and employers. 

    Flexible delivery options

    Courses are offered through a mix of delivery modes, depending on the qualification:

    • On‑campus delivery
      Learn face‑to‑face at Kangan Institute campuses, including the Broadmeadows Health and Community Centre of Excellence. Students train in purpose‑built facilities, using industry‑standard equipment, simulation suites and specialist learning spaces designed to reflect real workplaces. 

    • Blended learning
      Some courses combine on‑campus classes with online learning, allowing students to balance study with work or personal commitments while still accessing hands‑on training and teacher support. [

    • Traineeships
      Selected Health and Community qualifications are available as traineeships, enabling students to earn while they learn. Trainees complete structured training alongside paid employment, with learning taking place both in the workplace and through Kangan Institute coursework. 

    • Workplace‑based delivery
      Some courses are delivered partly or fully in the workplace, allowing students to apply their skills on the job while completing their qualification. This model supports strong links between training and real‑world practice and is commonly used in individual support and community services pathways. 

    Practical, hands‑on learning

    Across Health and Community courses, training focuses on practical skill development. Students participate in simulation‑based learning, using realistic scenarios and equipment to build confidence before entering workplace environments. 

    Many qualifications also include mandatory work placement requirements, which must be completed to achieve the qualification. Placements are arranged in approved industry settings and allow students to gain real‑world experience, meet regulatory requirements and build employer‑ready skills.

     

    Broadmeadows Health and Community Centre of Excellence

    Access world-class training in health and community in the heart of Broadmeadows through Kangan Institute’s Health and Community Centre of Excellence. Our students train in state-of-the-art laboratories, simulation suites and specialist equipment, with access to virtual reality technology.

    Study with us for future health and community service pathways that will lead to rewarding new jobs. Students will also have access to placements through partnerships between Kangan Institute and its industry partners.

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    Careers in Health and Community

    Kangan Institute is seeking incredible/dynamic staff/teachers/other to join our Health and Community Centre of Excellence team at our Broadmeadows Campus to teach future nurses and inspire the next generation of the work force!

    You will be working in world-class facilities, equipped with simulated labs and specialist equipment to train healthcare professionals. You will join a team of staff bringing a wealth of experience and knowledge to educate and help students grow.

    We are committed to building a workforce that reflects and represents the vibrant and diverse communities where we work, teach and study.

     

    Find out more here

    Free TAFE Priority Pathways  

    With the Free TAFE priority pathways, you can progress from a certificate to a diploma within the same study area without paying tuition fees for each individual course. This is because the 'once-in-a-lifetime limit' for Free TAFE has now been removed for priority pathways. 

    You can continue to study your Priority Pathway at Kangan Institute even if you have started the Pathway at another institute. See the Free TAFE prioirty pathways course available in health and community here

     

    • Diploma Of Nursing
      Code : HLT54121
      Length : 

      Full time: 2 years (3 days per week on campus)

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      Part time:  2.5 years (1 day flexible (online or on-campus) and 1 day on campus)
      Campus : Essendon Campus, Essendon Campus, Broadmeadows Campus, Essendon Campus, Broadmeadows Campus, Broadmeadows Campus, Essendon Campus
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    • Diploma Of Justice
      Code : 22594VIC
      Length : 

      Full time: 1 year

       

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      Part time: 18 months
      Campus : Broadmeadows Campus, Broadmeadows Campus, Broadmeadows Campus
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    • Certificate III In Dental Assisting
      Code : HLT35021
      Length : 

      1 year (Full Time)

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      2 years (Part Time)
      Campus : Broadmeadows Off Campus, Broadmeadows Off Campus
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    • Certificate IV In Dental Assisting
      Code : HLT45021
      Length : 

      1 year (Full Time)

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      2 years (Part Time)
      Campus : Broadmeadows Off Campus, Broadmeadows Off Campus
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    • Certificate IV In Dental Assisting (Dental Radiography)
      Code : HLT45021
      Length : 

      1 year (Full Time)

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      2 years (Part Time)
      Campus : Broadmeadows Off Campus, Broadmeadows Off Campus, Broadmeadows Off Campus, Broadmeadows Off Campus
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    • Apply Fluoride Varnish Short Course

      This program will equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to provide an advanced level of assistance, communication and promotion of quality oral health care to enhance patient outcomes in typically rural, remote and isolated areas and facilities.

      The course is delivered between 8-16 weeks.

       

      Code : SCAHLTOHC
      Length : 
      Campus : Broadmeadows Off Campus
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