Course Description
This qualification reflects the role of entry level community services workers who support individuals
through the provision of person-centred services. Work may include day-to-day support of individuals in
community settings or support the implementation of specific community-based programs.
At this level, work takes place under the direction of others and supervision may be direct or indirect.
Work may take place in a range of community services organisations.
Course Features
- Flexible Delivery
- Nationally Recognised Qualification
- Industry Experienced Trainers
- Includes HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
Possible Employment Outcomes
Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
- Community Care Worker
- Youth Support Worker
- Neighbourhood Centre Worker
- Community Services Support Worker
- Residential Support Worker
Entry Requirements
- Suitable Language and Numeracy Skills
- A Working with Children Check (Blue Card)
- NDIS (Yellow Card)
- An Australian Federal Police Check
- A Unique Student Identifier (USI)
- Pay a Co-Contribution Fee:
- Concessional – $150
- Non-Concessional $200
- Duration: One year
- Blended Delivery: Online via Zoom
One Day per Week plus - 120 hours of Work Placement
- Location: Online
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Career Boost Program (Government Funding)
The Program delivers training designed to help individuals develop the higher-level skills necessary to secure employment, advance their careers, or progress to further education and training through related university or tertiary qualifications.
Eligibility Requirement
- 15 years of age or over and no longer at school
- A Queensland permanent resident
- An Australian or New Zealand citizen, Australian permanent resident (includes humanitarian entrant),
temporary resident with the necessary visa and work permits on the pathway to permanent residency - Not hold or be already undertaking a Certificate IV or higher-level qualification
- (Certificate III qualifications completed whilst at school will not exclude you from accessing this funding)
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Units
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Core / Elective |
|---|---|---|
| CHCCCS016 | Respond to client needs | Core |
| CHCCOM005 | Communicate and work in health or community services | Core |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people | Core |
| HLTWHS002 | Follow safe work practices for direct client care | Core |
| HLTWHS006 | Manage personal stressors in the work environment | Core |
| CHCCCS023 | Support independence and wellbeing | Elective |
| CHCADV001 | Facilitate the interests and rights of clients | Elective |
| CHCDIS007 | Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability | Elective |
| CHCDIV002 | Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety | Elective |
| CHCPRP001 | Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships | Elective |
| CHCPRT025 | Identify and report children and young people at risk | Elective |
| HLTAID011 | Provide first aid | Elective |
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