CEO | Catalyst Education | Royal College of Healthcare
As a leading national supplier of quality vocational education for the past decade, Catalyst Education and its brands (including the Royal College of Healthcare in Queensland) train over 5000 students annually, providing skilled graduates for the aged care and childcare sectors.
“We educate learners who support some of the most vulnerable people, such as babies and the elderly,” says CEO of Catalyst Education Chris Lugg.
“Having my daughter in childcare and my parents in aged care means I have a vested interest in ensuring our students make a difference in these centres.”
In an ageing population, the aged care sector is experiencing huge growth and, with it, pressure to not only maintain but enhance its service level of care to communities, retirement villages and residential aged care.
With this end goal in mind, the Royal College of Healthcare specialises in the provision of Certificate, Diploma and Advanced Diploma training for both career starters and the existing aged care workforce. “With Queensland being such a sizeable state, it’s challenging for regional aged care services and facilities to access quality training without significant travel, putting pressures on these regions,” Chris says. “By bringing virtual classrooms to learners in regional Queensland areas, the Royal College of Healthcare is delivering interactive environments for students in partnership with Queensland Health.”
“Having my daughter in childcare and my parents in aged care means I have a vested interest in ensuring our students make a difference in these centres.”
CHRIS LUGG
Townsville-based Trainer and Assessor for the Royal College, Tracy Croucher, is currently delivering Certificate III in Individual Support, Certificate IV in Ageing Support and Certificate IV in Disability. These qualifications are targeted to the community services industry.
“I engage with aged care and disability services to assist students on placement and really enjoy seeing their learning being put into practice,” Tracy says. “Many of our students undertaking the qualifications at the Certificate III level are seeking work as personal carers, community care workers or disability support staff, while students who are employed and upskilling into the Certificate IV may be hoping to progress into a leadership role.”
If you are looking to get back into the workforce, for a career change or to upskill, contact a friendly Royal College course advisor to learn more about their supportive trainers, practical placement and funding options. Right now, students eligible for Government funding can start a course from as little as $49.
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