Social Work Courses in Cairns
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CHCPRT025
Duration
Half day - 6 months
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Blended, Distance, On Campus, Online
The CHCPRT025 Identify and Report Children and Young People at Risk course is an approved child protection training required by government protocol. It covers recognising signs of abuse and neglect, and understanding types of abuse. This unit outlines skills to identify and report at-risk children and young people according to legislative requirements. It applies to workers in roles providing services to children and young people, including community services, education, childcare, and health contexts.
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Duration
Half day - 6 months
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Blended, Distance, On Campus, Online
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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
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CHC32015
Duration
4 months - 24 months
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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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CHC43215
Duration
11 months - 18 months
Study mode
Blended, Distance, On Campus, Online
The Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs (CHC43215) is an entry level qualification for students wanting to work or volunteer providing services and interventions to clients with alcohol or drug issues. During the course, students complete 17 units with a lot of focus on interpersonal skills, communication and relationship building. Students learn the foundational information, techniques, procedures and practices needed to assess clients with alcohol or other drug issues, provide interventions, as we...
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Duration
11 months - 18 months
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Blended, Distance, On Campus, Online
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The following providers offer Social Work 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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