Teacher's aide
Rochester Community House

Rochester Community House is a community resource that strives to provide a place where people in the area find new friendships, new interests and links in the area. Rochester Community House is governed by a committee of management consisting of up to 11 members of the local community and provides a warm and supportive workplace.

Skills You Might Learn

Students may have the opportunity to attain a broad range of skills while on work placement. These may include valuable general employability skills such as:
Communication
Teamwork
Problem solving
Initiative and enterprise
Planning and organising
Self-management
Learning
Technology

Students may also attain vital industry specific skills which will relate to their studies such as:
Hands-on practical experience
Observing and learning from industry qualified and experienced professionals
Working in real-life scenarios and environments
Working with tools and equipment necessary to the occupation and business
Liaising and working with colleagues, bosses, customers/clients and suppliers

Typical Tasks & Duties

Typical tasks and duties may include but not limited to:
Working alongside adults with disabilities
Helping adults complete different tasks
Doing/assisting with craft activities with the adults
Assisting other volunteers and teachers
Assisting various levels of abilities with the adults

Student Requirements

This opportunity is suited to someone with an interest in the community service area as well as working with people with disabilities. They should be comfortable around people, be eager to help in a wide range of areas within the community house.

Dress Requirements

Well groomed and neat, office style attire.

Special Transport Requirements

Students to make own transportation arrangements.

RELATED COURSES INCLUDE

• BSB20115 - Certificate II in Business
• BSB30115 - Certificate III in Business
• BSB30120 - Certificate III in Business
• CHC22015 - Certificate II in Community Services
• CHC32015 - Certificate III in Community Services
• VCE20116 - Industry & Enterprise
• VIC20116 - VCAL Studies