Social Work Courses in Cairns
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Popular Social Work Courses in Cairns
CHC53315
Duration
11 months - 24 months
Study mode
Blended, Distance, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
A Diploma of Mental Health CHC53315 is perfect for students seeking careers as community services workers supporting people with mental health issues. Students learn about working collaboratively, maintaining personal safety, helping people affected by drugs and alcohol, facilitating recovery, as well as managing grief and trauma.
The Diploma of Mental Health CHC53315 is a nationally recognised training qualification and part of the official Community Services Training Package.
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Duration
11 months - 24 months
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CHC50425
Duration
12 months - 17 months
The CHC50425 Diploma of Youth Work is a nationally recognised qualification that prepares students for a rewarding career working with young people. You will develop skills in youth development, mental health, advocacy, and community engagement. Graduates can work as youth workers in various government and non-government organisations, such as youth centers, schools, and community services.
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Duration
12 months - 17 months
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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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CHC40421
Duration
9 months - 24 months
Study mode
Blended, On Campus, Online, RPL
A Certificate IV in Youth Work is perfect for students seeking a career in youth work and need the skills to develop and facilitate community service programs for young people. Students learn how work within a community development framework while supporting youth to create opportunities in their own lives.
The Certificate IV in Youth Work CHC40421 is a nationally recognised training qualification and part of the official Community Services Training Package.
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Duration
9 months - 24 months
Study mode
Blended, On Campus, Online, RPL
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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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