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Certificate II in Community Services

National ID: CHC22015 | State ID: AWJ7

Our Certificate II in Community Services gives you real-life exposure to the diversity of community care and support services in your local community – youth, aged, disability, health and social services. It’s your entry point in learning how the community service and care sector operates and how to support clients with a diverse range of needs. The completion of the Certificate II in Community Services will open up a world of possibilities for students who can apply for further training pathways of their interest, including youth work, education support, early childhood education and care, disability care, aged care, health services and nursing.

Your qualification prepares you for roles such as:

Successful completion of this qualification provides you with the opportunity to gain entry level positions in the community services sector. Employment opportunities are enhanced with further study.

Further Study Option(s)

Certificate III in Community Services

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

Certificate III in Education Support

Course overview

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  • Not competitive
  • No selection criteria
Location Duration Competitive Selection criteria
No No selection criteria

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Certificate IV in Youth Work

National ID: CHC40413 | State ID: J592

Create brighter futures for young people

Complete this qualification and you'll have what it takes to help young people in need. You may find employment in community, government and welfare agencies.

You will learn how to create programs designed to address the social, behavioural, health, welfare, developmental and protection needs of young people while working to legal and ethical requirements.

Gain these skills:

  • communicate and work effectively in the youth sector
  • promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing
  • respond to critical situations
  • work with youth at risk
  • assist with collective action
  • work with cultural diversity
  • ethical behaviour
  • legal responsibilities

Your qualification prepares you for roles such as:

Youth Worker | Family Support Worker | Community Development Worker (youth) | Youth and Family Resource Officer | Housing Support Worker (youth) | Recreational Activities Worker (youth) 

Further Study Option(s)

Diploma of Youth Work

Course overview

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  • Not competitive
  • No selection criteria
Location Duration Competitive Selection criteria
No No selection criteria

Please contact the college to receive an indicative price for this course.

Certificate III in Community Services

National ID: CHC3201 | State ID: AWJ2

Do you want to make a difference for communities?

When you complete the Certificate III in Community Services you'll be on your way to a career as a youth worker, support worker, or family carer.

You will gain the knowledge and skills to communicate and work effectively and appropriately with individuals and groups in a variety of settings, gathering and providing information, advocacy and community development, ethical behaviour and legal responsibilities.

You will also gain an understanding of mental health, alcohol, drug, and domestic violence services.

Your qualification prepares you for roles such as:

Community Support Worker, Welfare Worker, Youth Worker, Aboriginal Intake and Referral Worker, Aboriginal Community Developmental Worker.

Further Study Option(s)
Certificate IV in Community Services

Certificate IV in Mental Health

Certificate IV in Youth Work

Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs

Course overview

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  • Not competitive
  • No selection criteria
Location Duration Competitive Selection criteria
No No selection criteria

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Certificate IV in Community Services

National ID: CHC42015 | State ID: AWL8

Do you want to make a difference for communities?

If you enjoy helping people and like working in a team then a career in community services could be for you.  There is an ongoing skill shortage in this industry so employment prospects are high.

You will gain the knowledge and skills to communicate and work effectively in the community services sector, promoting social, emotional and physical wellbeing, responding to critical situations, responding to children at risk, assisting collective action, working with cultural diversity, ethical behaviour and legal responsibilities.

Your qualification prepares you for roles such as:

Outreach Officer, Welfare Support Worker, Aboriginal Intake and Referral Worker, Domestic Violence Worker, Court Support Worker or Case Worker.

Further Study Option(s)
Diploma of Community Services

Diploma of Mental Health

Diploma of Youth Work

Course overview

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  • Not competitive
  • No selection criteria
Location Duration Competitive Selection criteria
No No selection criteria

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Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Home and Community)

National ID: CHC33015 | State ID: AB71

Caring in the home and community

Support people that need it the most in a career as an aged care assistant. This course specialises in providing in demand home and community support services and also supports relationships with, a wide range of people, including carers and families.   

Gain these skills

  • work effectively in the aged care industry
  • caring for the elderly and enabling them to maintain independence
  • understanding and supporting people with dementia
  • safety procedures and ethical behaviour
  • infection control practices
  • working with cultural diversity
  • workplace health and safety

Your qualification prepares you for roles such as:

Carer and Aged Care Worker.

Further Study Option(s)

Certificate IV in Ageing Support, Certificate IV in Community Services and Certificate IV in Disability.

Course overview

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  • Not competitive
  • No selection criteria
Location Duration Competitive Selection criteria
No No selection criteria

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Diploma of Community Services

National ID: CHC52015 | State ID: AWM0

Do you want to make a real difference?

Complete this qualification and you could be working in community services, case management or social housing, involved in the managing, co-ordinating and/or delivering of person-centred services to individuals, groups and communities.

You will have specialised skills in community services and work autonomously under broad directions from senior management, providing direct support to individuals or groups. You may also have responsibility for the supervision of other workers and volunteers and/or case managementprogram coordination or the development of new business opportunities.

Gain these skills

  • develop and manage community programs
  • promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing
  • respond to critical situations
  • manage service delivery
  • develop policy and research
  • coordinate volunteers
  • develop and maintain professional networks
  • work with cultural diversity
  • ethical behaviour 
  • legal responsibilities

Your qualification prepares you for roles such as:

Program Coordinator, Early Intervention Worker, or Case Manager.

Further Study Option(s)
Diploma of Counselling, Graduates may be eligible for University entry into Social Science courses

Course overview

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  • Not competitive
  • No selection criteria
Location Duration Competitive Selection criteria
No No selection criteria

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Diploma of Youth Work

National ID: CHC50413 | State ID: J597

Make a positive impact in young people's lives

Youth Workers coordinate and manage the development and delivery of services and programs designed to address the social, behavioural, health, welfare, developmental and protection needs of young people.

During this course you will learn skills that enable you to respond to young people in crisis and the ability to respond to critical situationsas well as the management of finances, work safety and the work environment.

As part of this qualification you will undertake a supervised work placement where you will be able to apply the skills and knowledge you have learned.

Gain these skills:

  • develop and manage youth programs
  • promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing
  • respond to critical situations
  • work with youth at risk
  • assist collective action
  • develop and maintain professional networks
  • work with cultural diversity
  • ethical behaviour
  • legal responsibilities

Your qualification prepares you for roles such as:

Youth Worker | Juvenile Justice Officer | Youth Accommodation Support Worker | Youth Liaison Officer | Youth Support Worker

Further Study Option(s)
Diploma of Counselling

Bachelor of Youth Work (ECU) or other Bachelor courses in Social Science and Social Work

Course overview

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  • Not competitive
  • No selection criteria
Location Duration Competitive Selection criteria
No No selection criteria

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Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs

National ID: CHC43215 | State ID: AWK4

Make a difference to the lives of others

This qualification focuses on providing assessment and support to clients with alcohol and drug issues as well as implementing health promotion and community intervention programs. You will learn about interviewing in the initial client assessment and study preventative, educational and other community strategies relevant to the field.

Gain these skills:

  • Work with people who are intoxicated
  • Provide withdrawal services
  • Develop an understanding of the legal and ethical requirements for working in drug and alcohol support services

Your qualification prepares you for roles such as:

Welfare Support Workers | Community Worker |

Other job titles may include:

  • Detoxification Worker
  • Drug and Alcohol Worker 
  • Community Rehabilitation and Support Worker
  • Family Support Worker
  • Mental Health Outreach Worker
  • Case Worker (Community Services)
  • Support Worker (Community Services)

Further Study Option(s)

Diploma of Community Services, Diploma of Mental Health and Diploma of Youth Work

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  • Not competitive
  • No selection criteria
Location Duration Competitive Selection criteria
No No selection criteria

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Certificate II in Leadership

National ID: 52879WA | State ID: BGR10

Ready to lead the way?

The Certificate II in Leadership is designed to further develop and enhance a person's leadership skills.

A major component of the Leadership Course is active participation in a team or community based project. Participants are required to work in a team to undertake a practical project which benefits not only the team or community, but also contributes to their own skill development and achievement.

Gain these skills:

  • self confidence
  • ability to work collaboratively
  • plan and participate in team meetings
  • communicate effectively
  • identify rights and responsibilities of others

Your qualification prepares you for roles such as:

The Certificate II in Leadership is designed to further develop and enhance a person’s leadership skills. It allows participants to develop self, work collaboratively with other team members, plan and participate in team meetings, communicate effectively and identify the rights and responsibilities of others.

Further Study Option(s)
Certificate III in Outdoor Leadership

Diploma of Leadership and Management

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  • Not competitive
  • No selection criteria
Location Duration Competitive Selection criteria
No No selection criteria

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National ID: CHC33015 | State ID: AA68

Your qualification prepares you for roles such as:

Personal Care Worker | Personal Carer | Home Care Worker | Residential Care Worker

Further Study Option(s)

Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance

Course overview

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  • Not competitive
  • No selection criteria
Location Duration Competitive Selection criteria
No No selection criteria

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