Counselling Courses in Townsville
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CHC32015
Duration
4 months - 24 months
Study mode
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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From $26,000
The Diploma of Health provides a strong foundation in health concepts, including health promotion, community health, anatomy, physiology, and population health. It develops practical skills in communication, evidence-based practice, and professional health practice. Graduates can progress to second-year studies or pursue entry-level roles across the health care sector. The course equips students to analyse health issues, communicate recommendations, collaborate effectively, and demonstrate independence an...
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From $26,000
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CHC53215
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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Duration
12 months - 24 months
Study mode
Blended, On Campus, Online
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CHC33021
Duration
2 weeks - 24 months
Study mode
Blended, Distance, On Campus, Online, RPL, Traineeship
Become a qualified personal carer with the CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support. This nationally recognised qualification allows you to enter one of Australia’s most rapidly growing work sectors and you can specialise in either aged care or disability support. The course covers: supporting independence and wellbeing, recognising healthy body systems, communication protocols in health and community services, implementing infection controls, workplace safety for direct client care, recognising ris...
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Duration
2 weeks - 24 months
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Blended, Distance, On Campus, Online, RPL, Traineeship
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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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