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Why Study Community Services?
- 1BECOME A SUPERHERO & CHANGE PEOPLE'S LIVES
Every single day you make a real difference to people's lives. With your kindness and compassion, you have the opportunity to support local communities, by caring for a diverse range of people in different life situations. You add a little ray of sunshine and help improve the quality of lives. It's incredibly rewarding! - 2JOB FLEXIBILITY & CAREER CHOICES
Working in community services equals diversity, flexibility and a variety of roles. A qualification in community services means you can choose to specialise in particular areas like aged care, disability or mental health and pursue roles like: Community Support Worker, Referral Officer, Welfare Officer, Family Support Officer, Service / Program Coordinator, Case Manager and a Social Worker (pathway to a Bachelor of Social Work or Bachelor of Social Science). - 3HUGE DEMAND, JOB GROWTH AND SECURITY
An ageing population, and a growing demand for health care and social assistance, the number of people working as Community Workers (in their main job) is at 24,400 in 2016. *joboutlook.gov.au
Flexible Online Community Services
Certificate & Diploma Courses
Courses that will help you gain a qualification in Community Services!
CHC32015 - Certificate III in Community Services
This qualification prepares you for taking up a role within the community services sector as a community service worker who designs and delivers person-centred support services to individuals and groups.
This training is subsidised by the NSW Government to eligible students for Traineeships in NSW only.
CHC42015 - Certificate IV in Community Services
This course is for people interested in working in a job role within a community services organisation, or people currently working in community services who have the experience, and are interested in taking on more responsibility to supervise and lead others.
This training is subsidised by the NSW Government to eligible students.
CHC52015 - Diploma of Community Services
This qualification is designed for people who are currently working in the community services sector and aim to advance their career within the industry. It will also give you the knowledge and skills you need to lead teams and supervise other community services workers.
This training is subsidised by the NSW Government to eligible students.
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Diploma of Community Services - CASE MANAGEMENT Specialisation
The Case Management specialisation will enable you to assess the needs of individuals and or their family to identify and coordinate the relevant services for them in a systematic fashion.
This training is subsidised by the NSW Government for eligible students.
Nationally Accredited Units
Accreditation is formal confirmation that the course: is nationally recognised. meets an established industry, enterprise, educational, legislative or community need. provides appropriate competency outcomes and a satisfactory basis for assessment. meets national quality assurance requirements
About Community Services
Community services refers to a broad range of programs and services that help people in need, including aged care, disability, youth work, drug and alcohol services, employment programs and more.
Studying one of our community services courses online is ideal if you're looking for a broad qualification in community services. Once you finish, you can choose to specialise in a particular area, such as aged care, disability, mental health. You'll not only gain a nationally recognised qualification, but also make a real difference to the lives of others.
About Community Services
Community services refers to a broad range of programs and services that help people in need, including aged care, disability, youth work, drug and alcohol services, employment programs and more.
Studying one of our community services courses online is ideal if you're looking for a broad qualification in community services. Once you finish, you can choose to specialise in a particular area, such as aged care, disability, mental health. You'll not only gain a nationally recognised qualification, but also make a real difference to the lives of others.
Course Outcomes in Community Services
- Job titles
- job outlook
- attributes
- work activities
Welfare Support Workers and Community Workers
Weekly Pay
$1,328*
Employment Size
24,000*
Future Growth
Strong*
Average Full-Time
41 hours*
Average Age
45 years*
Gender
80% Female*
Source - Australian Government Job Outlook*
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