Community Services Courses in Sydney

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Popular Community Services Courses in Sydney

CHC43315

Certificate IV in Mental Health

Estimated fee

From $2,999

Duration

6 months - 24 months

Study mode

Blended, Distance, On Campus, Online, RPL, Traineeship

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 st...

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Mental Health Worker

Family Support Worker

Estimated fee

From $2,999

Duration

6 months - 24 months

Study mode

Blended, Distance, On Campus, Online, RPL, Traineeship

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CHC43415

Certificate IV in Leisure and Health

Estimated fee

From $123

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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Diversional Therapy Assistant

Lifestyle Coordinator

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Remedial Yoga Therapist

Diversional Therapist

Gerontologist

Estimated fee

From $123

Duration

4 months - 24 months

Study mode

Blended, On Campus, Online, RPL, Traineeship

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CHC53215

Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs

Estimated fee

From $1,499

Duration

12 months - 24 months

Study mode

Blended, On Campus, Online

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.

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Substance Abuse Counsellor

Social Worker

Welfare Worker

Drug and Alcohol Counsellor

Mental Health Social Worker

Rehabilitation Counsellor

Estimated fee

From $1,499

Duration

12 months - 24 months

Study mode

Blended, On Campus, Online

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CHC43015

Certificate IV In Ageing Support

Estimated fee

Unknown

Duration

3 months - 24 months

Study mode

Blended, Distance, On Campus, Online, RPL, Traineeship

Become an aged care support worker with the nationally recognised CHC43015 Certificate IV In Ageing Support. This hands-on qualification will teach you how to deliver personal care services to elderly people in nursing homes, aged care facilities, community centres, and private residences. You’ll learn how to coordinate services for older people and meet their personal support needs. At the same time you’ll learn the many risks and issues facing older Australians including falls, dementia, isolation, grie...

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Diversional Therapy Assistant

Aged Care Team Leader

Residential Care Officer

Lifestyle Coordinator

Aboriginal Aged Care Worker

Aged Care Manager

Estimated fee

Unknown

Duration

3 months - 24 months

Study mode

Blended, Distance, On Campus, Online, RPL, Traineeship

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Course providers in Sydney

The following providers offer Community Services courses in Sydney, New South Wales.

Provider name

Tubal

RTO code

51679

Courses available

17

Provider name

Training Education And Management Services

RTO code

91852

Courses available

32

Provider name

Australian Institute of Management Western Australia

RTO code

0058

Courses available

6

Provider name

Australian Retailers Association Retail Institute

RTO code

4049

Courses available

8

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Aged Care

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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Aged Care Worker

Personal Carer

Residential Care Worker

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Alcohol and Other Drugs

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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Substance Abuse Counsellor

Social Worker

Intake Worker

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Case Management

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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Youth Case Worker

Case Management

Case Worker

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