Community Support Worker Courses
Community Support Workers assist the elderly and those with disabilities by providing personal care, companionship, and household support.
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How do I become a Community Support Worker
Get qualified to work as a Community Support Worker with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
CHC32015
Duration
4 months - 24 months
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Blended, Distance, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
The Certificate III in Community Services (CHC32015) is excellent for students seeking careers as community services workers. Students begin with the foundation skills essential for maintaining personal safety while helping others. They learn how to manage personal stress, and communicate with clients from a diverse range of cultural backgrounds. Students are then able to choose electives to pursue career interests such as working with the elderly, working with children and young people, drugs and alcohol...
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Duration
4 months - 24 months
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Blended, Distance, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
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CHC43415
Duration
4 months - 24 months
Study mode
Blended, On Campus, Online, RPL, Traineeship
A Certificate IV in Leisure and Health CHC43415 is great for students needing the skills to design and implement leisure activities and health programs. And our course providers have structured the electives in this qualification so students gain specialised skills for working with elderly clients at home or in Australian aged care facilities.
The Certificate IV in Leisure and Health CHC43415 is a nationally recognised training qualification and part of the official Community Services Training Package.
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Duration
4 months - 24 months
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Blended, On Campus, Online, RPL, Traineeship
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CHC42021
Duration
4 weeks - 24 months
Study mode
Blended, Distance, On Campus, Online, RPL, Traineeship
The Certificate IV in Community Services is a nationally recognized qualification that prepares students for a career in the community services sector. You will develop skills in community development, case management, diversity, and ethics. Gain hands-on experience through supervised work placements. Graduates can work in various roles, such as community service worker, case manager, and program coordinator in government and non-government organizations.
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Duration
4 weeks - 24 months
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Blended, Distance, On Campus, Online, RPL, Traineeship
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CHC43215
Duration
9 months - 18 months
Study mode
Blended, On Campus, Online
The Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs (CHC43215) is an entry level qualification for students wanting to work or volunteer providing services and interventions to clients with alcohol or drug issues. During the course, students complete 17 units with a lot of focus on interpersonal skills, communication and relationship building. Students learn the foundational information, techniques, procedures and practices needed to assess clients with alcohol or other drug issues, provide interventions, as we...
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Duration
9 months - 18 months
Study mode
Blended, On Campus, Online
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How much do Community Support Workers earn?
The average salary for a Community Support Worker in Australia is currently $1,442 per week ($74,984 annually). These are median figures for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only.
What are the job opportunities for Community Support Workers?
There are currently 276,600 Community Support Workers employed in Australia right now. This occupation is expected to grow by nearly 30% over the next 5 years and employment prospects are excellent right across Australia.
How do I become a Community Support Worker?
Get started as a Community Support Worker with the Certificate III in Individual Support. With this qualification you can specialise in either aged care or disability support. You will also benefit from supporting qualifications such as the Diploma of Community Services, Certificate IV in Mental Health, or the Diploma of Counselling.
To get a job you will need a current driver’s licence and National Police Clearance. If you are supporting children or minors under 18 years of age, you will need a Working With Children check.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights 2023
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Nurture your caring side with a career in Aged Care. Career pathways include Personal Carers, Aged Care Workers and Diversional Therapists. Check your eligibility for government funding. Start your career in Aged Care today.
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Make an impact in the community and change lives through the Alcohol and Other Drugs career pathway. Possible job roles include Rehabilitation Counsellor, Substance Abuse Counsellor and Social Worker. Check your eligibility for...
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Case Management courses are ideal for those wanting to give back to the community and facilitate change in a professional setting. Career pathways include Youth Case Worker and Case Manager. Check your eligibility for governmen...
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Community Support Workers provide personal care services to the elderly, people with disabilities, or those experiencing mental health issues. They are caring individuals who carry out household tasks while providing companionship and emotional support to their clients. In Australia, Community Support Workers are sometimes called Personal Carers.
As a Community Support Worker you could be helping your client take a shower and get dressed, driving a client to a doctor’s appointment then collecting their prescription medication, preparing an evening meal, or just having a friendly chat over coffee.
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