Community Services Courses in Cairns
Train for a fulfilling career supporting people, families, and communities in health, welfare, and social services.
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Popular Community Services Courses in Cairns
HLT33021
Duration
12 weeks - 24 months
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Blended, Distance, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
Begin your career in the health sector with the HLT33021 Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance. This nationally recognised qualification introduces you to the health care workplace and will help you understand medical terminology and the structure of an allied health program. At the same time you’ll learn how to provide a range of therapeutic support services under the guidance of an allied health professional. The course also covers: infection controls, workplace diversity, impact of health conditi...
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Duration
12 weeks - 24 months
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Blended, Distance, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
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CHC43515
Duration
6 months - 18 months
Study mode
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
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 h...
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Duration
6 months - 18 months
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Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
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CHC51015
Duration
3 months - 24 months
Study mode
Blended, Distance, On Campus, Online, RPL, Traineeship
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.
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Duration
3 months - 24 months
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Blended, Distance, On Campus, Online, RPL, Traineeship
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CHC40321
Duration
6 months - 24 months
Study mode
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
Work in child welfare with the CHC40321 Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention. 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, trau...
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Duration
6 months - 24 months
Study mode
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
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The following providers offer Community Services courses in Cairns, Queensland.
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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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