Community Services
Train for a Purpose-Driven Role in Social Services
- Certificate III in Individual Support
- Certificate IV in Ageing Support
- Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
- Certificate IV in Disability
- Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
- Diploma of Community Services
- Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management
Certificate III in Individual Support
National Course Code: CHC33015
Duration: 48 weeks
Intake: Weekly
Duration: 48 weeks
Intake: Weekly
Course Info
This qualification reflects the role of workers in the community and/or
residential setting who follow an individualised plan to provide person-centred
support to people who may require support due to ageing, disability or some other
reason. Work involves using discretion and judgement in relation to individual
support as well as taking responsibility for own outputs. Workers have a range of
factual, technical and procedural knowledge, as well as some theoretical knowledge
of the concepts and practices required to provide person-centred support.
residential setting who follow an individualised plan to provide person-centred
support to people who may require support due to ageing, disability or some other
reason. Work involves using discretion and judgement in relation to individual
support as well as taking responsibility for own outputs. Workers have a range of
factual, technical and procedural knowledge, as well as some theoretical knowledge
of the concepts and practices required to provide person-centred support.
Entry Requirements
- 18 years or older
- Satisfactorily completed Year 11 and Preferably Year 12 or equivalent
- IELTS 5.5 or upper intermediate level ELICOS
Employment Opportunities
- Personal care assistant
- Personal care giver
- Personal care worker
- Residential care worker
- Aged care worker
Certificate IV in Ageing Support
National Course Code: CHC43015
Duration: 76 weeks
Intake: Weekly
Duration: 76 weeks
Intake: Weekly
Course Info
This qualification reflects the role of support workers who complete specialised
tasks and functions in aged services; either in residential, home or community based
environments. Workers will take responsibility for their own outputs within defined
organisation guidelines and maintain quality service delivery through the
development, facilitation and review of individualised service planning and
delivery.
Workers may be required to demonstrate leadership and have limited responsibility
for the organisation and the quantity and quality of outputs of others within
limited parameters.
tasks and functions in aged services; either in residential, home or community based
environments. Workers will take responsibility for their own outputs within defined
organisation guidelines and maintain quality service delivery through the
development, facilitation and review of individualised service planning and
delivery.
Workers may be required to demonstrate leadership and have limited responsibility
for the organisation and the quantity and quality of outputs of others within
limited parameters.
Entry Requirements
- 18 years or older
- Satisfactorily completed Year 11 and Preferably Year 12 or equivalent
- IELTS 5.5 or upper intermediate level ELICOS
Employment Opportunities
- Aged Care Activity Worker
- Care Service Team Leader
- Care Supervisor (Aged Care)
- Personal care worker
- Care supervisor
- Care team leader
- Residential care worker
Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
National Course Code: CHC30113
Duration: 52 weeks
Intake: Monthly
Duration: 52 weeks
Intake: Monthly
Course Info
This qualification reflects the role of workers in a range of early childhood
education settings who work within the requirements of the Education and Care
Services National Regulations and the National Quality Standard. They support the
implementation of an approved learning framework, and support children’s wellbeing,
learning and development. Depending on the setting, educators may work under direct
supervision or autonomously.
education settings who work within the requirements of the Education and Care
Services National Regulations and the National Quality Standard. They support the
implementation of an approved learning framework, and support children’s wellbeing,
learning and development. Depending on the setting, educators may work under direct
supervision or autonomously.
Entry Requirements
- 18 years or older
- Satisfactorily completed Year 11 and Preferably Year 12 or equivalent
- IELTS 5.5 or upper intermediate level ELICOS
Employment Opportunities
- Early Childhood Educator
- Family Day Care Educator
- Nanny
- Playgroup Supervisor
- Out of School Hours Care Educator
- Kindergarten Assistant
Certificate IV in Disability
National Course Code: CHC43115
Duration: 56 weeks
Intake: Monthly
Duration: 56 weeks
Intake: Monthly
Course Info
This qualification reflects the role of workers in a range of community settings
and clients’ homes, who provide training and support in a manner that empowers
people with disabilities to achieve greater levels of independence, self-reliance,
community participation and wellbeing. Workers promote a person-centred approach,
work without direct supervision and may be required to supervise and/or coordinate a
small team.
and clients’ homes, who provide training and support in a manner that empowers
people with disabilities to achieve greater levels of independence, self-reliance,
community participation and wellbeing. Workers promote a person-centred approach,
work without direct supervision and may be required to supervise and/or coordinate a
small team.
Entry Requirements
- 18 years or older
- Satisfactorily completed Year 11 and Preferably Year 12 or equivalent
- IELTS 5.5 or upper intermediate level ELICOS
Employment Opportunities
- Disability Officer Day Support
- Disability Support Officer/Worker
- Senior personal care assistant
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
National Course Code: CHC50113
Duration: 102 weeks
Intake: Monthly
Duration: 102 weeks
Intake: Monthly
Course Info
This qualification reflects the role of early childhood educators who are
responsible for designing and implementing curriculum in early childhood education
and care services. In doing so they work to implement an approved learning framework
within the requirements of the Education and Care Services National Regulations and
the National Quality Standard.
They may have responsibility for supervision of volunteers or other staff.
responsible for designing and implementing curriculum in early childhood education
and care services. In doing so they work to implement an approved learning framework
within the requirements of the Education and Care Services National Regulations and
the National Quality Standard.
They may have responsibility for supervision of volunteers or other staff.
Entry Requirements
- 18 years or older
- Satisfactorily completed Year 11 and Preferably Year 12 or equivalent
- IELTS 5.5 or upper intermediate level ELICOS
Employment Opportunities
- Children’s services coordinator
- Centre manager (children’s services)
- Childhood educator
- Group/team coordinator/leader (children’s services)
- Children’s adviser
- Program leader (children’s services)
Diploma of Community Services
National Course Code: CHC52015
Duration: 72 weeks
Intake: Monthly
Duration: 72 weeks
Intake: Monthly
Course Info
This qualification reflects the roles of community services, case management and
social housing workers involved in the managing, co-ordinating and/or delivering of
person-centred services to individuals, groups and communities.
At this level, workers have specialised skills in community services and work
autonomously under broad directions from senior management. Workers are usually
providing direct support to individuals or groups of individuals. Workers may also
have responsibility for the supervision of other workers and volunteers and/or case
management; program coordination or the development of new business
opportunities.
social housing workers involved in the managing, co-ordinating and/or delivering of
person-centred services to individuals, groups and communities.
At this level, workers have specialised skills in community services and work
autonomously under broad directions from senior management. Workers are usually
providing direct support to individuals or groups of individuals. Workers may also
have responsibility for the supervision of other workers and volunteers and/or case
management; program coordination or the development of new business
opportunities.
Entry Requirements
- 18 years or older
- Satisfactorily completed Year 11 and Preferably Year 12 or equivalent
- IELTS 5.5 or upper intermediate level ELICOS
Employment Opportunities
- Case coordinator
- Case worker or manager
- Community services worker
- Family support worker
- Group facilitator or coordinator
- Pastoral care counsellor
- Program coordinator or manager
- Senior youth officer
Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management
National Course Code: CHC62015
Duration: 66 weeks
Intake: Monthly
Duration: 66 weeks
Intake: Monthly
Course Info
This qualification reflects the role of workers who are middle managers or
managers across a range of community sector organisations. These people work
independently and report to executive management, directors or boards of management.
They undertake a range of functions requiring the application of knowledge and
skills to achieve results in line with the organisation’s goals and strategic
directions.
At this level, workers have responsibility for planning and monitoring service
delivery, recruitment and performance management of other paid or unpaid workers,
managing risk and contributing to continuous improvement within the scope of their
specific role. This may include management of a specific programs or project, or
broader management of a community-based organisation, early childhood education
service, not-for-profit organisation or community centre.
managers across a range of community sector organisations. These people work
independently and report to executive management, directors or boards of management.
They undertake a range of functions requiring the application of knowledge and
skills to achieve results in line with the organisation’s goals and strategic
directions.
At this level, workers have responsibility for planning and monitoring service
delivery, recruitment and performance management of other paid or unpaid workers,
managing risk and contributing to continuous improvement within the scope of their
specific role. This may include management of a specific programs or project, or
broader management of a community-based organisation, early childhood education
service, not-for-profit organisation or community centre.
Entry Requirements
- 18 years or older
- Satisfactorily completed Year 11 and Preferably Year 12 or equivalent
- IELTS 5.5 or upper intermediate level ELICOS
Employment Opportunities
Graduates of this course will have employment opportunities in a range of
community sector organisations e.g. aged care, early childhood services, disability
services. Roles may include:
community sector organisations e.g. aged care, early childhood services, disability
services. Roles may include:
- Centre manager
- Community Care Manager
- Community Services Manager
- Program Area Manager
- Manager
- Coordinator
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