Community Services Courses in Sydney

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Popular Community Services Courses in Sydney

CHC52025

Diploma of Community Services

Estimated fee

$499 - $1,685

Duration

6 months - 24 months

Study mode

Blended, On Campus, Online, RPL

The CHC52025 Diploma of Community Services is a nationally recognised qualification that prepares students for leadership roles in the community services sector. Students will develop advanced skills in advocacy, social justice, policy development, and program design. Graduates can work in leadership roles, such as community services manager, program manager, or social policy analyst, in government and non-government organisations.

Career opportunities

Case Management

Case Worker

Community Development Officer

Community Outreach Coordinator

Community Services Officer

Crisis Support Worker

Estimated fee

$499 - $1,685

Duration

6 months - 24 months

Study mode

Blended, On Campus, Online, RPL

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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.

Career opportunities

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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CHC51015

Diploma of Counselling

Estimated fee

$0 - $350

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.

Career opportunities

Student Counsellor

Family Support Worker

Family Counsellor

Youth Counsellor

Marriage Counsellor

Relationship Counsellor

Estimated fee

$0 - $350

Duration

3 months - 24 months

Study mode

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

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CHC43121

Certificate IV in Disability Support

Estimated fee

From $300

Duration

3 months - 24 months

Study mode

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

Level-up your career in disability support services with the CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support. This nationally recognised qualification will teach you how to provide person-centred services to people with disabilities and mental health issues. The course covers: on-the-job safety, client rights and independence, facilitating community participation and social inclusion, assisting with movement, transporting individuals, visiting client residences, and much more. Enquire now for entry requirem...

Career opportunities

Disability Service Officer

Disability Team Leader

Disability Support Worker

Aboriginal Disability Worker

Community Services Officer

Disability Advocate

Estimated fee

From $300

Duration

3 months - 24 months

Study mode

Apprenticeship, 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

Career Training Institute

RTO code

21607

Courses available

6

Provider name

Australian Institute of Management Western Australia

RTO code

0058

Courses available

6

Provider name

Australian Learning and Care

RTO code

45569

Courses available

25

Provider name

Training Education And Management Services

RTO code

91852

Courses available

32

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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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