Certificate III in Community Services Work
Description |
This qualification applies to community work delivered through a broad range of services which provide support to individuals and groups. This level is appropriate for support workers, case workers and client contact officers and generally, these positions: – Have direct contact with clients – Identify presenting needs – Refer to appropriate services and support.
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Mode of study |
Classroom and self-directed learning, practical application in a simulated work environment, as well as work placement. |
Course Duration |
4-7 Months |
Entry Requirements |
Individuals would need to fulfill the following requirements:
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Possible Employment Opportunities |
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Certificate III in Home and Community Care
Description |
This course is designed for those who are interested in providing care and support to the elderly and disabled in their homes and communities. You will learn all of the necessary requirements to meet the needs of the elderly and the people living with disabilities, including their physical, emotional, social, recreation and cultural needs. Upon completion of this course, you will be able to gain employment in residential aged care as well as in home and community care.
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Mode of study |
Classroom and self-directed learning, practical application in a simulated work environment, as well as work placement. |
Course Duration |
6-8 Months (Including 120 hours of work placement) |
Entry Requirements |
Nil |
Possible Employment Opportunities |
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Certificate III in Education Support
Description |
This qualification covers workers in a range of education settings including public and independent schools and community education settings that provide assistance and support to teachers and students under broad based supervision.
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Mode of study |
Classroom and self-directed learning, practical application in a simulated work environment, as well as work placement. |
Course Duration |
4-5 Months |
Entry Requirements |
Nil |
Possible Employment Opportunities |
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Certificate IV in Community Services Work
Description |
This qualification covers workers who provide a range of services and interventions to clients, and/or who implement community education and interventions. Work may take place in a range of contexts such as community based organisations, residential rehabilitation services and outreach services and workers may have supervisory responsibilities.
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Mode of study |
Classroom and self-directed learning, practical application in a simulated work environment, as well as work placement. |
Course Duration |
6 Months |
Entry Requirements |
Individuals would need to fulfill the following requirements:
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Possible Employment Opportunities |
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Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs
Description |
This qualification covers workers who provide a range of services and interventions to clients with alcohol and other drugs issues and/or implement health promotion and community interventions. Work may take place in a range of contexts such as community based organisations, residential rehabilitation services and outreach services.
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Mode of study |
Classroom and self-directed learning, practical application in a simulated work environment, as well as work placement. |
Course Duration |
6-9 Months |
Entry Requirements |
Nil |
Possible Employment Opportunities |
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Certificate IV in Mental Health
Description |
This qualification: – Defines the knowledge and skills required by support workers and case workers who work autonomously under broad guidance – Refers to specific knowledge of mental health issues and appropriate intervention processes applied in residential and community based settings.
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Mode of study |
Classroom and self-directed learning, practical application in a simulated work environment, as well as work placement. |
Course Duration |
6-9 Months |
Entry Requirements |
Nil |
Possible Employment Opportunities |
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Dual Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs and Mental Health
Description |
This qualification covers workers who provide a range of services and interventions to clients with alcohol and other drugs issues and/or implement health promotion and community interventions. Work may take place in a range of contexts such as community based organisations, residential rehabilitation services and outreach services.
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Mode of study |
Classroom and self-directed learning, practical application in a simulated work environment, as well as work placement. |
Course Duration |
6-9 Months |
Entry Requirements |
Nill |
Possible Employment Opportunities |
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Certificate IV in Education Support
Description |
This qualification reflects the role of workers in a range of education settings, including public and independent schools and community education settings, who provide assistance and support to teachers and students under broad-based supervision. Some job roles may require tasks to be performed with a moderate level of autonomy and/or the provision of supervision/leadership to other staff/volunteers.
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Mode of study |
Classroom and self-directed learning, practical application in a simulated work environment, as well as work placement. |
Course Duration |
6-7 Months (Including 100 hours of work placement) |
Entry Requirements |
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Possible Employment Opportunities |
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Certificate IV in Leisure and Health
Description |
Certificate IV in Leisure and Health for individuals who are interested in working in residential facilities and/or in community agencies and day centres. Leisure and Health workers will assist with design, implementation and evaluation of health and leisure activities and programs for clients in one or more sector areas. Upon completion of this course, you will be able to gain employment in a wide variety of organizations using your Nationally Recognized Certificate IV in Leisure and Health.
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Mode of study |
Classroom and self-directed learning, practical application in a simulated work environment, as well as work placement. |
Course Duration |
6-8 Months (Including 140 hours of work placement) |
Entry Requirements |
Nil |
Possible Employment Opportunities |
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Certificate IV in Disability
Description |
This qualification addresses work in residential group homes, training resource centres, day respite centres and open employment services, other community settings and clients’ homes.
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Mode of study |
Classroom and self-directed learning, practical application in a simulated work environment, as well as work placement. |
Course Duration |
7-8 Months |
Entry Requirements |
Individuals would need to fulfill the following requirements:
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Possible Employment Opportunities |
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Diploma of Community Services (Mental Health)
Description |
This qualification applies to workers providing services to clients in relation to mental health issues. The qualification: – Includes counselling, referral, advocacy and education/health promotion services – Requires high level specialist knowledge, skills and competencies especially in regard to laws affecting clients, the range of services available to them and health issues related to mental health.
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Mode of study |
Classroom and self-directed learning, practical application in a simulated work environment, as well as work placement. |
Course Duration |
9-12 Months |
Entry Requirements |
To gain entry into this qualification a candidate must:
3. Have sufficient work experience in the relevant sector |
Possible Employment Opportunities |
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Diploma of Community Services (Alcohol and Other Drugs)
Description |
This qualification applies to workers providing services to clients in relation to alcohol and other drugs issues. The qualification includes counselling, referral, advocacy and education/health promotion services and requires high level specialist knowledge, skills and competencies, especially in regard to laws affecting clients, the range of services available to them and health issues related to alcohol and drug use and misuse.
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Mode of study |
Classroom and self-directed learning, practical application in a simulated work environment, as well as work placement. |
Course Duration |
9 – 12 Months |
Entry Requirements |
To gain entry into this qualification a candidate must:
3. Have sufficient work experience in the relevant sector |
Possible Employment Opportunities |
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Diploma of Community Services Work
Description |
This qualification addresses work in roles that usually involve service delivery, either direct client work and / or community education or development projects.Programs are designed to address the social behavior, health, welfare development and protection needs of the community.Workers at this level operate at an advanced skill levels and may also have responsibility for the supervision of other staff and volunteers.
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Mode of study |
Classroom and self-directed learning, practical application in a simulated work environment, as well as work placement. |
Course Duration |
2 Years |
Entry Requirements |
Individuals would need to fulfill the following requirements:
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Possible Employment Opportunities |
Diploma of Community Services Work graduates may work indiverse range of settings such as family support services, child protection, local and state government, women’s refuges, migrant resource centres, community health centres, youth agencies, housing services, alcohol and drug agencies, family violence services and as case workers for government and non-government organisations. |
Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management
Description |
This management stream qualification covers workers who are responsible for coordination and management of smaller organisations or of branches/departments of large organisations. These people work independently and report to executive management 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.
This qualification also applies to managers of program areas, projects or delivery of services in the community services industry, including managing community houses and volunteer services/programs. They may work in a range of sectors such as housing, children’s services, alcohol and other drugs, mental health, community care, disability and aged care. It is expected that, in addition to management electives, relevant units applicable to these specific services would be selected as electives as appropriate, particularly for smaller organisations.
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Mode of study |
Classroom and self-directed learning, practical application in a simulated work environment, as well as work placement. |
Course Duration |
9 – 12 Months |
Entry Requirements |
To gain entry into CHC60312 Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management candidates must:
2. Have sufficient relevant experience and knowledge of community work and/or community services to indicate likely success at this level of qualification |
Possible Employment Opportunities |
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