Community Services Courses

The Diploma of Community Services is suitable for students seeking careers in community services, case management or social housing and delivering services to individuals, groups and communities. The Diploma qualification is divided into three specialisations, covering units of competency in Case Management, Social Housing and Statutory and Forensic Child, Youth and Family Welfare depending on the specialisation selected by the student. Learn more.

The Certificate IV in Mental Health (CHC43315) is for students wanting to work or volunteer providing support to people affected by mental illness or have a psychiatric disability. Students complete 15 units which focus heavily on foundation interpersonal skills such as building relationships, working collaboratively, and working with diverse cultural groups. Additionally, students graduate with practical skills and knowledge in trauma informed care, drug and alcohol issues affecting mental health and staying safe at work. To graduate and receive the qualification, each student must complete at least 80 hours of relevant work. The Certificate IV in Mental Health (CHC43315) is a nationally recognised training qualification and part of the official Community Services Training Package. Learn more.

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. Learn more.

The Diploma of Counselling is suitable for students seeking careers as counsellors working with clients on personal and psychological issues using established counselling modalities. Students graduate ready to work in supported counselling roles in established agencies rather than in independent practice. Students will learn about communication, micro-counselling and interviewing skills and how to draw on varied counselling therapies to assist clients. Learn more.

A Certificate IV in Disability CHC43115 is perfect for students seeking a career supporting and empowering clients with disabilities. This is a practical qualification and students graduate work-ready and able to provide individualised support, helping disabled clients become more active and included in public and community programs. The Certificate IV in Disability CHC43115 is a nationally recognised training qualification and part of the official Community Services Training Package. Learn more.

The Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) will assist personal and respite care workers to support and empower disabled persons. During the course students will gain the specialised skills required to communicate and work in health and community services including working with diverse people; working legally and ethically; and following safe work practices for direct client care. In addition to this students focus on persons with disabilities learning how to contribute to ongoing skills development while supporting community participation and social inclusion. Learn more.

The Certificate III In Individual Support (CHC33015) is perfect for students wanting community service roles supporting the elderly, disabled, or other vulnerable people. Students graduate with the facts, techniques, procedures and practices required to deliver person-centred support. Students begin their learning with 7 core units that cover communication, ethics, interpersonal skills, as well personal safety. Students then complete another 6 electives to create any of 4 vocational outcomes, Ageing, Disability, Home and Community Care, Ageing and Home and Community Care. The Certificate III in Individual Support (CHC33015) is a nationally recognised training qualification and part of the official Community Services Training Package. Learn more.

A Diploma of Youth Work CHC50413 is perfect for students seeking a career supporting and mentoring young people. Students graduate with the skills and knowledge required to organise youth programs, activities, and events as well as assist youth in crisis or with mental health issues. The Diploma of Youth Work CHC50413 is a nationally recognised training qualification and part of the official Community Services Training Package. Learn more.

The Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) will assist personal and respite care workers provide better support to older people and those living with dementia. The Australian Bureau of Statistics forecasts that within just a few decades, at least 20% of the Australian population will be aged 65 or older. This is putting massive pressure on the aged and community care industry to supply the country with enough qualified health care workers to provide the support and quality of care needed.. This qualification is an excellent introduction to the rapidly expanding aged care workforce in Australia. Learn more.

A Certificate IV in Community Services CHC42015 is great for students seeking careers as community service workers. Students gain core interpersonal and relationship building skills as well as the knowledge to work legally and ethically in Australia. There is also scope within the qualification to pursue interest areas like mental health, suicide and bereavement support, domestic violence, and addictions. The Certificate IV in Community Services CHC42015 is a nationally recognised training qualification and part of the official Community Services Training Package. Learn more.

The Certificate IV In Ageing Support (CHC43015) is for students looking for employment in aged care or other community service roles that support the elderly. Students complete a total of 18 units and gain practical, on-the-job skills including: providing support to people with dementia, empowering older persons, maintaining relationships with carers and family, and using a palliative approach to care.To graduate and receive the qualification, each student must complete at least 120 hours of relevant work. The Certificate IV In Ageing Support (CHC43015) is a nationally recognised training qualification and part of the official Community Services Training Package. Learn more.

A Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance HLT43015 is for students wanting a career delivering therapeutic support to allied health professionals. This certificate gives students hands-on skills to recognise healthy body systems, confirm physical health status, and support people with chronic diseases and dementia. The Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance HLT43015 is a nationally recognised training qualification and part of the official Health Training Package. Learn more.

A Diploma of Mental Health CHC53315 is perfect for students seeking careers as community services workers supporting people with mental health issues. Students learn about working collaboratively, maintaining personal safety, helping people affected by drugs and alcohol, facilitating recovery, as well as managing grief and trauma. The Diploma of Mental Health CHC53315 is a nationally recognised training qualification and part of the official Community Services Training Package. Learn more.

The Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management (CHC62015) is a management level qualification great for students seeking careers managing community-based projects and organisations. Students begin with 8 core units that focus on business skills, leadership and organisational management. They then work through 5 electives which can include case management, creating partnerships with specialist support providers and resolving grievances and complaints about community service delivery. Students graduate with practical knowledge of compliance, leadership, process management, and finance. Learn more.

Join the rapidly growing aged care sector with a Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Home and Community) (CHC33015). In this nationally recognised qualification you’ll be learning how to provide one-on-one support to the elderly — either in their homes or at an aged care facility. Study units cover: dementia, healthy body systems, ethics and legal compliance, communication and relationship building. The course is hands-on and you’ll be completing a work placement (3 weeks) to give you real-world experience and on-the-job training. Enquire now for your free course guide and government funding opportunities. Learn more.

A Diploma of Community Services (Case Management Specialisation) (CHC52015) is perfect for students requiring specialist skills in the community service sector. Students begin by completing 8 core units which focus on advanced communication, reflection and ongoing professional development. Students graduate with the practical skills to implement and evaluate at least 1 community sector service program. Students also complete a further 8 elective units to create the Case Management specialisation. They learn about all aspects of case management like coordinating complex cases and working within a child protection framework. A Diploma of Community Services (Case Management Specialisation) (CHC52015) is a nationally recognised training qualification and part of the official Community Services Training Package. Learn more.

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 well as review treatment plans. The Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs (CHC43215) is a nationally recognised training qualification and part of the official Community Services Training Package. Learn more.

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 and mental health. The Certificate III in Community Services (CHC32015) is a nationally recognised training qualification and part of the official Community Services Training Package. Learn more.

A Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs CHC53215 is great for students seeking a career as drug and alcohol counsellors. This is a high-end qualification and students complete 22 units across workplace management and first aid, counselling, and providing add-on services like relapse prevention and performing interventions. The Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs CHC53215 is a nationally recognised training qualification and part of the official Community Services Training Package. Learn more.

Complete the CHC81115 Graduate Diploma of Family Dispute Resolution to register with the Australian Attorney General as a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner. This nationally recognised qualification teaches you how to help families in conflict with parenting arrangements. The course covers the essential aspects of family law, ethical standards, child protection, domestic and family violence. Enquire now for the the list of eligibility requirements and the latest opportunities for enrolment. Learn more.

Become an enrolled nurse with the HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing. This nationally recognised diploma is part of the enrolled nurse registration requirements of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA). The course covers: working as a nurse within the Australian healthcare system, performing clinical assessment of patients, principles of wound management, administering medicines and intravenous therapy, nursing patients with mental health issues, monitoring acute and chronic health conditions, palliative care approaches, infection controls, ethics and legalities of nursing. Enquire now for the list of entry requirements, nursing career outcomes, and upcoming enrolment dates. PLEASE NOTE: if you are seeking registration with NMBA always check with your course provider before enrolment to ensure the correct electives are selected. Learn more.

The Certificate III In Individual Support (Home And Community Care) (CHC33015) is designed for students seeking employment as community service workers supporting the elderly, disabled, or other vulnerable people. This course gives students the facts, techniques and procedures required to deliver person-centred support. Students begin their learning with 7 core units surrounding communication, ethics, interpersonal skills, and personal safety. Each student then completes another 6 electives to create the ‘Home and Community Care’ vocational outcome. The Certificate III in Individual Support (Home And Community Care) (CHC33015) is a nationally recognised training qualification and part of the official Community Services Training Package. Learn more.

The Certificate II in Community Services (CHC22015) is a great choice for students wanting a pathway into the workforce as community services workers. Students gain the foundation skills required to communicate with clients and exchange routine information, as well respond to their immediate needs. The course places a great emphasis on interpersonal skills, personal safety and working with people from different cultural backgrounds. The Certificate II in Community Services (CHC22015) is a nationally recognised training qualification and part of the official Community Services Training Package. Learn more.

If you co-ordinate a team of volunteers at an Australian non-profit organisation you would benefit from the CHC44015 Certificate IV in Coordination of volunteer programs. This nationally recognised qualification will teach you leadership and communication skills and allow you to develop speciality skills in your non-profit sector. Enquire now for the full list of study units, elective choices, and upcoming enrolment dates. Learn more.

If you want to volunteer at a community service organisation in Australia you would benefit from the CHC14015 Certificate I in Active Volunteering. You will learn how to be an effective volunteer and communicate with a wide range of people. Enquire now for the list of entry requirements, graduation outcomes and enrolment centres near you. Learn more.

If you’ve lived through mental illness and would like to help others through their own recovery why not consider the Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work (CHC43515). This nationally recognised training qualification will teach you how to apply your lived experience in mental health to providing recovery oriented mental health services — as either a volunteer or paid worker. The course covers: trauma, drug and alcohol, planning group activities, working with carers, managing personal stressors, work health and safety.Enquire now for a list of study units, training centres, and enrolment opportunities. Learn more.

Secure a rewarding career in community service developing leisure and health programs with the Diploma of Leisure and Health (CHC53415). This nationally recognised diploma teaches you how to improve the psychological, spiritual, social, emotional, and physical wellbeing of marginalised, disabled, and isolated people. What could be better than a job that makes people happy? Choose elective units in disability, forced migration, dementia, mental health, working with elderly. Enquire now for the full list of study units and opportunities to study online or on-campus. Learn more.

The Bachelor of Health and Community Services combines multiple key health and social science disciplines to arm students with the most effective collection of skills and knowledge required to make a positive difference in the growing field of community health care and social services. Learn more.

Study for a rewarding career helping the elderly and disabled with a Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability) CHC33015. This nationally recognised qualification qualifies you for work as a personal carer and can be completed in the classroom or online. The course will teach you how to recognise healthy body systems, support your client’s independence and wellbeing, and follow safe work practices when engaged in direct client care. Enquire now for a list of study units and opportunities for enrolment. Learn more.

The Certificate II in Introduction to Aged Care (52841WA) prepares you for work at nursing homes and aged care facilities. During 6 months of on-campus and on-the-job training you will learn the fundamentals of personal care work and gain a range of life-skills. The qualification is recognised by employers all over Australia and you’ll need to complete 100 hours of work placement to graduate. The covers: communication, first aid, CPR, safe lifting and patient transfer, infection controls, and personal safety. Enquire now for a list of study units and to find out how to secure a work placement. Learn more.

If you’re passionate about promoting indigenous heath how about the Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice (HLT40213)? This nationally recognised qualification will give you the skills you need to make a real difference to ATSI peoples living in urban, regional, or remote communities. Training on-campus you will be introduced to the context of ATSI health care in Australia, then learn how to undertake health assessments plus deliver health and nutritional programs at Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Graduates of this course must complete 240 hours of work placement. Enquire now for information about course electives plus the opportunities for enrollment and on-the-job training. Learn more.

The Diploma of Community Services (Social Housing) (CHC52015) delivers high-end skills for social housing co-ordinators and senior community service managers. Over 18 months of classroom (or online) training you will gain the skills you need to manage and maintain tenancy agreements, represent organisations in courts or tribunals, and assist vulnerable people gain access to community housing.Enquire now for a list of study units, enrolment options, and intake dates. Learn more.

Become a Community Development Officer improving the lives of disadvantaged and marginalised people with a Diploma of Community Development (CHC52115). This nationally recognised qualification is completed over 18 months either in the classroom or online. The course will teach you how to develop and implement community programs, manage complex casework, and support community leadership. Enquire now for a list of study units, delivery options, and the opportunities for enrolment and student loans. Learn more.

The PSP20218 Certificate II in Auslan will teach you how to carry out basic conversations in Auslan. You’ll learn the culture and protocols of the deaf community, and by the end of the course will be able to understand Auslan sentences and frequently-used expressions relating to every-day situations (personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment). Enquire now for the list of study units, graduation competencies, and upcoming enrolment dates. Learn more.

Become proficient in Auslan signing and translation with the PSP51018 Diploma of Auslan. This nationally recognised diploma qualifies you for professional roles communicating in accordance with deaf protocol. You don’t need any previous signing experience to undertake this course as the training takes you from basic level Auslan communications through to proficiency level (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)). During the course you’ll also be exposed to sign languages other than Auslan. Enquire now for the list of entry requirements, graduation outcomes, and upcoming enrolment dates. Learn more.

This course incorporates practical skills-based training practice; the theoretical foundations of Processwork Psychotherapy; the latest neurobiological developments (theory and skills) in working with trauma/stress effectively; as well as all the ASQA requirements. This Graduate Diploma may be taken by either professionals already working in the industry (counselling, mental health and coaching field) who’d like to develop and deepen their skills as well as new students wanting to develop counselling skills towards commencing work in the counselling and psychotherapeutic field. This course covers the information you need to commence work as a counselling practitioner or to take you to the next level in your counselling career. This course provides the context and group-learning support and encouragement to develop your self-awareness, alongside your professional skills as you move along this pathway becoming the best counsellor you can be. This qualification is intended to provide participants with a range of Processwork psychotherapy skills and knowledge to perform effectively the many complex functions associated with providing Processwork counselling and psychotherapeutic support. Learn more.

If you are called to career in child protection, family support and juvenile justice you’ll find no better entry point than a nationally recognised Diploma of Child, Youth and Family Intervention. You’ll be equipped to work with children and young people suffering trauma and attachment issues, as well as respond to children at-risk and living in domestic violence situations. Enquire now to check out the full unit outline and funding opportunities. Learn more.

Work in child welfare with the Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention (CHC40313). This nationally recognised training course qualifies you for work in a range of community services roles helping young people and families. The course will teach you how to Identify and respond to children and young people at risk — then work collaboratively to establish a safe environment for them. Choose electives in career interest areas: mental health, domestic violence, family intervention strategies, trauma, providing residential care.Enquire now for a list of study units, the opportunities for government subsidised training, and the next intake dates. Learn more.

Work at community health clinics making a real difference in the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples with the Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care (HLT40113). This nationally recognised qualification will teach you how to advocate for the rights and health needs of ATSI community members. Choose electives that support your actual job role: alcohol and drugs, cancer support, sexual health, mental health, chronic condition care.Enquire now for the list of study units, government funding opportunities, and next enrolment dates. Learn more.

If you’re passionate about indigenous health and would like a career that makes a difference, the Certificate III in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care (HLT30113) is for you. Over 12 months you will learn how to assist with basic health screening and assessments, comply with infection controls, and work with Elders in Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander communities. This course includes 240 hours of of work placement in an ATSI health clinic or community centre. Enquire now for the list of study units, training centres, and government funding opportunities. Learn more.