Victoria

Community Services Courses in Lower Plenty

Browse community services courses in Lower Plenty.

Courses for beginners

There are 87 courses available in Lower Plenty Victoria for beginner learners with no prior experience or qualifications.

CHC33021

Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability)
Online
12 months
$1,390 - $3,958
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Disability Support Worker Personal Carer Residential Care Worker
Aged Care Worker Community Care Worker Home Care Assistance Worker Support Worker Home Carer NDIS Worker
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Disability Support Worker Personal Carer Residential Care Worker Aged Care Worker Community Care Worker Home Care Assistance Worker Support Worker Home Carer NDIS Worker + 6 more
CHC33021

Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)
Blended, Online
6 - 18 months
$2,500 - $5,100
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Disability Support Worker Disability Service Officer Residential Care Worker
Home Care Assistance Worker Community Care Worker Home Carer NDIS Worker
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Disability Support Worker Disability Service Officer Residential Care Worker Home Care Assistance Worker Community Care Worker Home Carer NDIS Worker + 4 more
CHC33021

Certificate III in Individual Support
Blended, On Campus, Online
6 - 12 months
$2,650 - $9,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Disability Support Worker Home Care Assistance Worker Community Care Worker
Support Worker Personal Carer Aged Care Worker NDIS Worker Home Carer Community Support Worker
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Disability Support Worker Home Care Assistance Worker Community Care Worker Support Worker Personal Carer Aged Care Worker NDIS Worker Home Carer Community Support Worker + 6 more
CHC33021

Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)
Online
18 months
$3,958
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Home Carer Residential Care Officer Community Care Worker
Home Care Assistance Worker Aged Care Worker Personal Carer Residential Care Worker Disability Support Worker
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Home Carer Residential Care Officer Community Care Worker Home Care Assistance Worker Aged Care Worker Personal Carer Residential Care Worker Disability Support Worker + 5 more
CHC32015

Certificate III in Community Services
Blended, Online
12 months
$3,958 - $4,950
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Community Support Worker Caseworker NDIS Worker
Support Worker Outreach Worker Youth Support Worker Youth Case Worker Welfare Worker Peer Support Worker
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Community Support Worker Caseworker NDIS Worker Support Worker Outreach Worker Youth Support Worker Youth Case Worker Welfare Worker Peer Support Worker + 6 more
*Showing course fees for all providers. Some providers may not be available in your area.

Courses for experienced learners

There are 129 courses available in Lower Plenty Victoria for experienced learners with prior experience or qualifications.

CHC43315

Certificate IV in Mental Health
Online
12 - 18 months
$2,900 - $4,995
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Outreach Worker Mental Health Worker Peer Support Worker
Crisis Support Worker Mental Health Support Worker Community Rehabilitation Worker
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Outreach Worker Mental Health Worker Peer Support Worker Crisis Support Worker Mental Health Support Worker Community Rehabilitation Worker + 3 more
CHC51015

Diploma of Counselling
Online
12 - 36 months
$5,788 - $9,900
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Counsellor Youth Counsellor Rehabilitation Counsellor
Addiction Counsellor Grief Counsellor
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Counsellor Youth Counsellor Rehabilitation Counsellor Addiction Counsellor Grief Counsellor + 2 more
CHC43121

Certificate IV in Disability Support
Online
6 - 12 months
$3,000 - $4,000
  • Completed Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) or equivalent qualifications OR
  • Completed CHC30408 Certificate III in Disability PLUS the CHCSS00125 Entry to Certificate IV in Disability Support Skill Set.
Additional requirements may apply.
Community Support Worker NDIS Worker Residential Care Worker
Disability Support Worker Disability Service Officer Disability Team Leader
+ 3 more
  • Completed Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) or equivalent qualifications OR
  • Completed CHC30408 Certificate III in Disability PLUS the CHCSS00125 Entry to Certificate IV in Disability Support Skill Set.
  • Completed CHC30408 Certificate III in Disability PLUS the CHCSS00125 Entry to Certificate IV in Disability Support Skill Set.
Additional requirements may apply.
Community Support Worker NDIS Worker Residential Care Worker Disability Support Worker Disability Service Officer Disability Team Leader + 3 more
CHC52021

Diploma of Community Services
Online
12 months
$9,900
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Program Coordinator Community Development Officer Case Worker
Crisis Support Worker Client Services Officer Family Support Worker Social Worker Case Manager
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Program Coordinator Community Development Officer Case Worker Crisis Support Worker Client Services Officer Family Support Worker Social Worker Case Manager + 5 more
CHC43415

Certificate IV in Leisure and Health
Online
9 months
$3,000 - $3,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Community Support Worker Program Coordinator Wellness Coordinator
Lifestyle Coordinator Diversional Therapy Assistant
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Community Support Worker Program Coordinator Wellness Coordinator Lifestyle Coordinator Diversional Therapy Assistant + 2 more
*Showing course fees for all providers. Some providers may not be available in your area.

Course providers in Lower Plenty

The following providers offer community services courses courses in Lower Plenty Victoria.
Upskilled
40374
9
Hammond Institute
90720
4
SAL Consulting
91494
3
KARBEN Training Solutions
91167
3
The Institute of Applied Psychology
70206
4
Hader Institute of Education
45162
4
Phillips Institute
21868
5
Mint International College
21524
1
TrainSmart Australia
51771
3
Health Courses Australia
32412
1
Australian Careers Business College
90271
2
Foundation Education
22557
3
Australian Paramedical College
32513
1
LTT
51621
1
Mediation Institute
21178
1
FIRE UP Coaching
22458
1
LEAD
6022
1
IVET Institute
40548
3
GOTAFE
3094
2
College Australia
31222
2
Look Now Training
31827
2
Spectrum Training
2441
3
Advance Community College
4016
1
Australian Institute of Education and Training
121314
2
JSW Training & Community Services
0305
1
Bradford Institute of Advanced Education
45241
17
Foundation Learning Centre
3977
1
Simple Solutions Training Services
45716
9
Bamara Training
4011
1
Scripture Union Australia Ministries
30548
1
Savile RTO
45452
1
Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation
20739
4
Victoria University
3113
28
RMIT University
3046
13
KAL Training
20815
1
Eva Burrows College
0328
8
Chisholm Institute
0260
12
Kangan Institute
3077
3
Australian College of Community Services and Care
45361
6
Global Training Institute
31192
2
TAFE SA
41026
1
New Futures Training
21203
3
The Centre for Volunteering
90031
2
Horizon2
40932
10
Education Training & Employment Australia
5089
2
ONCALL Training College
45098
5
Institute of Tertiary & Higher Education Australia
22037
1
Noble Training Academy
70201
1
Melbourne Polytechnic
3075
4
Central Australian College
22302
1
Baker Ebert
40958
3
The Hotel Management College
6074
1
The Life Coaching Academy
31275
1
Optimistic Futures
41053
1
Institute of Health and Nursing Australia
21985
1
MADEC
3957
2
VASS College of Vocational Education
40936
1
Inspire & Learn
45125
1
Red Cross
3605
1
St John Ambulance Australia
88041
1
Cornzal
31663
2
Everest Institute
52100
2
MSA Training and Professional Development
21526
3
Skills Network
41410
3
Australian Institute of Leadership and Safety
45354
1
Parade College
40750
1
TDT Training Australia
6855
1
1SDO Training
41558
5
Fitness Institute
32089
1
Swinburne University of Technology
3059
11
University of New England
2
Torrens University Australia
41343
7
Box Hill Institute
4687
2
Stotts College
4112
1
TAFE NSW
90003
3
Meditech Training College
45660
1
Bendigo TAFE
3077
1
Tallebudgera Outdoor and Environmental Education Centre
30685
1
The Academy of International Education (Australia)
21863
3
BRACE Education Training and Employment
3621
1
North Metropolitan TAFE
52786
1
Health Science Hub
52806
1
The College of Health and Fitness
30798
1
Mervic College
60036
1
AMZ Training Organisation
40943
1
EPEC Education
45113
4
Academy of Training
91215
1
TAFE Queensland
0275
6
MA Training Academy
40834
1
WAM Training
22054
1
Fire And Safety Australia
22250
1
Krause Health and Safety
45398
1
Down to Earth Training and Assessing
51199
1
Deakin University
11
La Trobe University
15
University of South Australia
2
Charles Darwin University
0373
2
Monash University
8
Australian Catholic University
13
University of Southern Queensland
6
Central Queensland University
40939
6
Federation University
4909
14
Griffith University
6
Charles Sturt University
3
EQUALS International
3492
1
FirstAidPro
40407
1
Enable College
4849
1
Avondale University
91191
1
Stirling Institute of Australia
21132
2
Monash College
45061
2
The University of Melbourne
7
Australis College
31518
3
ALACC Health College
21872
3
Alffie
41206
2
University of Canberra
2
Alphacrucis University College
90525
2
The University of Queensland
1
Edith Cowan University
4756
2
Southern Cross University
2
The University of Notre Dame Australia
0064
2
The University of Newcastle
1
Western Sydney University
2
University of Technology Sydney
1
Queensland University of Technology
2
University of New South Wales
2
Sydney International Business College
41182
1
Benchmarque Group
21824
5
Bellarine Training and Community Hub
20459
1
Institute of Training and Further Education
6372
2
Aveling
50503
1
Start Training
22381
1
Short Courses Australia
41261
1
Sydney School of Business and Technology
90438
2
CTA Training Specialists
31607
2
Access Training and Logistics
21318
1
Gold Training
40515
1
UNE Partnerships
6754
1
Essential Skills Training and Recruitment
91729
1
Angel Institute of Education
22115
2
Group314
91508
2
HBA Learning Centres
31261
1
Intelligent Training Solutions
22570
2
Canberra Institute of Technology
0101
1
Australian Food Training Centre
40094
1
FIT College
31903
1
ACE Community Colleges
90032
2
Aspire to Succeed
32555
2
Early Childhood Training & Resource Centre
90331
1
Atkinson Child Care College
91239
1
Australian Institute of Early Childhood Studies
30693
1
WEA Sydney
90194
1
Rose Training Australia
31939
1
TasTAFE
60142
1
All Health Training
22066
2
Partners in Training Australia
21837
1
First Aid Management and Training Centre
20776
1
My CPE
45717
1
Royal College of Healthcare
31994
1
Mayfield Education
3938
1
Sage Education
5989
1
Australian Centre for Financial and Environmental Compliance
88151
1
Northern Beaches & Mosman College
90113
1
City East Community College
90269
1
Australian Institute of Family Counselling
88037
1
RuralBiz Training
90782
1

Study areas

Aged Care

Nurture your caring side with a career in Aged Care. Career pathways include Personal Carers, Aged Care Workers and Diversional Therapists.

Career opportunities Aged Care Worker Personal Carer Residential Care Worker Community Care Worker Home Care Assistance Worker Diversional Therapy Assistant Aged Care Team Leader Residential Care Officer Aged Care Manager Trainee Support Worker Aboriginal Aged Care Worker Aged Care Nurse Lifestyle Coordinator Diversional Therapist Home Carer Care Coordinator Gerontologist Aged Care Coordinator Mental Health Advocate View all

Alcohol and Other Drugs

Learn how you can make a profound difference in the lives of those affected by addiction, specialising in drug and alcohol counselling, relapse preven...

Career opportunities Substance Abuse Counsellor Social Worker Intake Worker Drug and Alcohol Counsellor Addiction Counsellor Mental Health Advocate View all

Case Management

Learn how you can make a significant difference in healthcare, specialising in Case Management with a focus on youth, disability, ageing support, and ...

Career opportunities Youth Case Worker Case Manager Case Worker Mental Health Advocate View all

Child Welfare, Youth and Family Intervention

Courses in child welfare, youth and family intervention offer critical training for working with clients at risk to improve living situations and prov...

Career opportunities Child Safety Officer Family Support Worker Residential Care Worker Youth Support Worker Youth Case Worker Family Counsellor Welfare Worker Youth Justice Officer Outreach Worker Social Welfare Officer Community Outreach Coordinator Community Worker Youth Engagement Officer Trauma Counsellor Youth Support Officer Youth Adviser Youth Counsellor Social Justice Advocate Human Rights Activist Child Psychologist View all

Community Management

Learn how to be a driving force in community transformation, specialising in community management. Gain the skills needed for leadership, business man...

Career opportunities Community Development Manager Community Development Worker Community Liaison Officer Migrant Support Worker Fundraising Coordinator Grants Officer Community Support Worker Community Development Officer Community Services Officer Community Engagement Coordinator Community Health Liaison Community Advocate Community Recovery Officer Public Sector Manager View all

Counselling

Learn how you can positively impact lives, specialising in fields such as mental health, youth work, community services and substance abuse.

Career opportunities Student Counsellor Family Counsellor Support Worker Social Worker Substance Abuse Counsellor Youth Counsellor Marriage Counsellor Relationship Counsellor Rehabilitation Counsellor Psychotherapist Counsellor Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner Life Coach Art Therapist Music Therapist Mental Health Support Worker Trauma Counsellor Drug and Alcohol Counsellor Crisis Support Worker Mental Health Counsellor Guidance Counsellor Crisis Counsellor Grief Counsellor Mental Health Worker Mental Health Practitioner Mental Health Clinician Mental Health Social Worker Mental Health Advocate Child Psychologist Behaviour Therapist View all

Mental Health

Learn how you can make a real difference in mental health, specialising in areas like psychotherapy, addiction support, and community care, with cours...

Career opportunities Mental Health Worker Peer Support Worker Mental Health Nurse Psychotherapist Art Therapist Mental Health Support Worker Intake Worker Mental Health Practitioner Mental Health Clinician Mental Health Social Worker Mental Health Counsellor Mental Health Advocate Mental Health Case Manager Mental Health Specialist Wellbeing Coordinator Child Psychologist Behaviour Therapist View all

Social Housing

Learn how to make a meaningful difference in lives by specialising in social housing. These courses equip you with the skills to support and empower i...

Career opportunities Housing Officer Social Worker

Youth Work

Transform lives by specialising in youth work, a vital sector of community services. These accredited training courses equip you to meet the physical,...

Career opportunities Youth Worker Family Support Worker Youth Support Worker Youth Case Worker Welfare Worker Youth Justice Officer Outreach Worker Child Safety Officer Social Welfare Officer Community Outreach Coordinator Community Worker Youth Engagement Officer Youth Support Officer Youth Adviser Youth Officer Youth Advocate View all

Disability

Learn how to make a significant difference in the lives of others, specialising in disability support. Gain skills for roles in diverse care settings,...

Career opportunities Personal Carer Residential Care Worker Disability Support Worker Community Care Worker Home Care Assistance Worker Diversional Therapy Assistant Disability Team Leader Residential Care Officer Disability Service Officer Aged Care Manager Aboriginal Disability Worker Trainee Support Worker Lifestyle Coordinator Diversional Therapist Home Carer Care Coordinator Disability Advocate Mental Health Advocate Behaviour Therapist NDIS Worker View all

Social Work

Embark on a career in social work and make a tangible difference in people's lives, specialising in areas like mental health, family care, and com...

Career opportunities Volunteer Coordinator Support Worker Community Corrections Officer Community Development Worker Social Worker Senior Support Worker Outreach Worker Community Development Manager Aboriginal Community Care Worker Community Volunteer Caseworker Community Outreach Coordinator Community Worker Community Support Worker Community Development Officer Crisis Support Worker Indigenous Support Worker Community Advocate Aged Care Social Worker Healthcare Social Worker Hospital Social Worker Palliative Care Social Worker Social Justice Advocate Human Rights Activist Community Rehabilitation Worker Clinical Social Worker Social Work Supervisor Sociologist Mental Health Advocate Child Psychologist Behaviour Therapist View all

More about community services courses in Lower Plenty

For those considering a career in Community Services in Lower Plenty, there are a wealth of opportunities available. Aspiring professionals can choose from a comprehensive range of community services courses tailored to their needs. With 118 courses currently on offer, individuals can embark on their journey into this rewarding field through beginner courses such as the Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) CHC33021 or the Certificate II in Community Services CHC22015. These courses provide essential knowledge and skills for those new to the sector, ensuring a strong foundation for successful careers.

Experienced professionals seeking to advance their careers will find ample options with 77 advanced courses available, such as the Diploma of Community Services CHC52021 and the Certificate IV in Mental Health CHC43315. These qualifications are designed to enhance your expertise and open doors to various roles in the community services landscape, including positions as a Youth Worker or Mental Health Worker. The emphasis on specialised training ensures that professionals can provide top-quality support to individuals and communities in need.

Lower Plenty is an ideal location for pursuing a career in Community Services, with numerous training providers offering recognised and accredited courses. The local demand for qualified professionals has increased, leading to enhanced opportunities for those who study areas such as Aged Care and Youth Work. Students will benefit from practical insights into the industry and be well-prepared for roles like Family Support Worker or Community Development Manager. 

As the community services sector continues to evolve, gaining relevant qualifications remains vital. Courses offered in Lower Plenty not only equip learners with theoretical knowledge but also provide practical skills necessary for diverse job roles including Child Safety Officer and Aged Care Worker. With a strong focus on employment pathways, graduates can seamlessly transition into the workforce and make a meaningful difference in their communities. Explore the full range of courses today and take the first step towards a fulfilling career in community services.

Further reading

Most popular community services courses

3rd May 2022

What can you do with a Certificate IV in Community Services?

1st September 2020

Further your career with a Diploma of Community Services

20th August 2019