New South Wales

Community Services Courses in Penrith

Browse community services courses in Penrith.

Courses for beginners

There are 88 courses available in Penrith New South Wales for beginner learners with no prior experience or qualifications.

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 (Ageing and Disability)
Online
12 months
$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
Blended, Online
12 months
$45 - $4,500
  • 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 116 courses available in Penrith New South Wales for experienced learners with prior experience or qualifications.

CHC43315

Certificate IV in Mental Health
On Campus, Online
11 - 18 months
$583 - $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
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
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
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 Penrith

The following providers offer community services courses courses in Penrith New South Wales.
The Institute of Applied Psychology
70206
4
Hader Institute of Education
45162
4
genU Training
5553
1
Breakthru College
91512
3
Upskilled
40374
9
Academy of Workplace Learning (RTO 40603)
40603
1
SAL Consulting
91494
3
KARBEN Training Solutions
91167
3
Phillips Institute
21868
4
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
Australian College of Physical Education
1
LEAD
6022
1
Wesley Vocational Institute
90091
5
WAYS Youth Training
90114
1
College Australia
31222
2
Look Now Training
31827
2
Spectrum Training
2441
3
Vital Training Solutions
91618
2
JSW Training & Community Services
0305
1
TAFE NSW
90003
11
Bradford Institute of Advanced Education
45241
16
Simple Solutions Training Services
45716
9
Bamara Training
4011
1
Scripture Union Australia Ministries
30548
1
Reach For Training
91280
2
Global Training Institute
31192
2
TAFE SA
41026
1
Eva Burrows College
0328
6
Australian College of Community Services and Care
45361
5
Pathways Psychology Institute
45397
1
The Centre for Volunteering
90031
4
Horizon2
40932
10
Education Training & Employment Australia
5089
2
Noble Training Academy
70201
1
Care Connect College
41398
2
Australian Skills Management Institute
32217
2
Central Australian College
22302
1
Aboriginal Health and Medical Research Council of New South Wales
91020
1
The Life Coaching Academy
31275
1
Institute of Health and Nursing Australia
21985
1
MADEC
3957
1
Advance College
45342
1
Red Cross
3605
1
St John Ambulance Australia
88041
1
Evolation Learning
45219
2
Cornzal
31663
2
Skills Network
41410
5
National Courses
41072
1
Safety Corp
91694
5
TDT Training Australia
6855
1
Fitness Institute
32089
1
St George & Sutherland Community College
7091
1
University of New England
3
Torrens University Australia
41343
7
Stotts College
4112
1
Meditech Training College
45660
1
Charter Australia
41038
2
Swinburne University of Technology
3059
2
Kangan Institute
3077
1
Tallebudgera Outdoor and Environmental Education Centre
30685
1
North Metropolitan TAFE
52786
1
The Australian Academy of Media
45017
1
Health Science Hub
52806
1
The College of Health and Fitness
30798
1
BSI Learning
21371
1
Unique College of Technology
91358
1
Alpha Beta College Australia
45195
1
EPEC Education
45113
4
City East Community College
90269
2
Academy of Training
91215
1
TAFE Queensland
0275
6
Wollongong First Aid
40833
1
Chisholm Institute
0260
1
Victoria University
3113
6
Safety Direct Solutions
51632
1
MA Training Academy
40834
1
Admire Workplace Safety
91330
1
Fire And Safety Australia
22250
1
Krause Health and Safety
45398
1
Affirm Training
90024
1
Down to Earth Training and Assessing
51199
1
University of New South Wales
8
University of Wollongong
11
Macquarie University
9
The University of Newcastle
5
Western Sydney University
12
Deakin University
5
University of South Australia
2
Charles Darwin University
0373
2
The University of Sydney
7
Australian Catholic University
14
University of Technology Sydney
2
Avondale University
91191
2
University of Southern Queensland
6
Central Queensland University
40939
6
Griffith University
6
Charles Sturt University
5
EQUALS International
3492
1
Enable College
4849
1
Australian Global Academy of Education
41070
1
New Futures Training
21203
1
CORE College
46109
1
Sydney Metropolitan International College
45523
1
University of Canberra
2
The University of Notre Dame Australia
0064
5
Alphacrucis University College
90525
2
The University of Queensland
1
La Trobe University
3
Edith Cowan University
4756
2
Southern Cross University
2
Queensland University of Technology
2
The University of Melbourne
2
Sydney International Business College
41182
1
Benchmarque Group
21824
4
Institute of Training and Further Education
6372
1
Aveling
50503
1
Olinga Learning Institute
41565
1
TCP Training
91118
1
Sydney School of Business and Technology
90438
2
CTA Training Specialists
31607
2
Gold Training
40515
1
Northern Beaches & Mosman College
90113
12
UNE Partnerships
6754
1
Federation University
4909
9
Procare
91314
1
GOTAFE
3094
1
Essential Skills Training and Recruitment
91729
1
Australian Health and Science Institute
40185
1
Angel Institute of Education
22115
2
Group314
91508
2
HBA Learning Centres
31261
1
MSA Training and Professional Development
21526
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
Australis College
31518
2
WEA Sydney
90194
1
Rose Training Australia
31939
1
TasTAFE
60142
1
Melbourne Polytechnic
3075
1
RMIT University
3046
1
Partners in Training Australia
21837
1
Training Aid Australia
91411
1
National Training Masters
91284
1
My CPE
45717
1
Allman College
45611
1
Royal College of Healthcare
31994
1
Set2Learn
45249
1
Sage Education
5989
1
Alffie
41206
1
Australian Centre for Financial and Environmental Compliance
88151
1
Sydney Dance Company
45863
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 Penrith

Explore the diverse range of Community Services courses in Penrith, where you can embark on a fulfilling career in helping others. With a total of 93 courses available, you’ll find everything from beginner to advanced levels, allowing you to choose the right path based on your current qualifications and experience. Whether you're looking to start anew with entry-level options like the Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) or elevate your skills with advanced qualifications such as the Diploma of Community Services, Penrith has something for everyone.

For those who are just starting, there are 46 beginner courses available, such as the Certificate III in Community Services and the Certificate II in Community Services. These programs are designed to equip you with the fundamental skills and knowledge you need to thrive in the community services sector. Local training providers like Wesley Vocational Institute and Star Training Academy offer these insightful courses face-to-face, ensuring a comprehensive hands-on learning experience.

Once you’ve completed your training, a variety of job opportunities await you in the Penrith region. Graduates can pursue roles such as Youth Worker, Community Care Worker, or even take on the responsibilities of a Personal Carer. With the increasing demand for skilled professionals in community services, the prospects for those trained in this field are brighter than ever.

If you have prior experience and are looking to advance your career, consider enrolling in advanced courses such as the Certificate IV in Mental Health or the Diploma of Mental Health. Providers such as IIE and Linx Institute offer these advanced courses, focusing on developing specialised skills applicable to specialised roles within community services.

Pennrith’s vibrant education landscape ensures you will find a range of respected institutions providing relevant training opportunities. Whether you choose to study with VERTO or Red Cross, the skills you gain will empower you to make a significant impact in the lives of individuals and families in your community. With a supportive network and practical learning environments, pursuing a career in community services has never been more accessible or rewarding.

Further reading

Most popular community services courses

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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