Community Services Courses
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The Community Services sector is the backbone of Australians caring for one another, being one of the fastest growing industries with a growth rate of five percent every year. In fact, being a community service worker can be one of the most rewarding experiences you’ll ever have.
Workers in the Community Service sector are the individuals who care for us; our children, our elderly and the disabled. To gain entry to the field, you’ll need to acquire a diploma or a certificate in community services.
Insight Training offers a range of community services courses for volunteers in the sector and those wishing to be community service workers. We offer community services courses online and offline. This gives you the chance to change the lives of those needing care.
Our courses are designed by industry professionals who understand what it takes to succeed in this environment. Whether you’re interested in getting a diploma or a certificate in community services, we’ll give you the needed flexibility to complete your course when it suits you best!
Our Community Services Courses are available in Perth and WA. Our goal is for you to gain confidence and knowledge about your chosen career path so that you can achieve your goals quickly and easily!
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Do you have a passion for helping others and want to make a positive impact in your community? The CHC42015 Certificate IV in Community Services can help you enhance your employability and career aspirations in this rewarding field. With this qualification, you’ll gain practical knowledge and skills in areas such as case management, client services, and community development.
Whether you’re just starting your career in community services or looking to take your skills to the next level, the CHC42015 Certificate IV in Community Services is an excellent choice.
Enrol today and make a difference in the lives of those around you!
Have any questions about completing a CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)? Get in touch with one of our Course and Careers Advisers today.
You can help improve someone’s quality of life with a CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability). People with disabilities and the elderly are often most in need of our help. With a CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) you can improve or change their lives by providing person-centred support. If you have a passion for helping others, this course can bring you to a rewarding and fulfilling career.
If you have a passion for helping those most in need, studying a CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) is one way you can utilise your knowledge for the benefit of others. This course will give you the skills and knowledge to provide person-centred support to people who may require support due to ageing, disability or some other reason. Give back to your community now and experience one of the most fulfilling careers with a CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing).
If helping and taking care of others comes naturally to you, then a career in health services is ideal for you. This nationally recognised HLT33021 Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance is your entrance to the world of health services.
This course will equip you with an understanding of how to support allied health workers in a range of fields, implementing treatment plans and therapeutic solutions. You will develop good communication skills and have the opportunity to work across various sectors like aged and disability support, child welfare, hospital etc.
This is the right time to get qualified and get job ready for career in one of the rapidly growing sector in Australia, Healthcare!
Find out more about Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance in course description below:
Start your career in the health care sector!
Health care is one of the fastest growing sector in Australia and there is a high demand of qualified workers. This nationally recognised HLT23215 Certificate II in Health Support Services will help you enter the healthcare environment. You will learn the skills and knowledge to work within a variety of health environments and provide support for the effective functioning of health services. Throughout the course you will also build effective communication and teamwork skills.
Get job ready with this qualification and use your skills to help people in need.
If you have a natural passion to help others, consider a CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability to help people with disabilities live life to the fullest. You will learn to provide training and support in a manner that empowers people with disabilities to achieve greater levels of independence, self-reliance, community participation and well-being. Work with children, people with special needs, older Australians and people from different cultural backgrounds in this rewarding and fulfilling career.
A career in Community Services is a very rewarding one, allowing you to enrich the lives of others and use your compassion and skills to help them build a better life for themselves. Community Services is one of the fastest growing sectors in Australia. In this course, you will learn to develop your skills and knowledge in managing, coordinating and/or delivering person-centred services to individuals, groups and communities. Consider a CHC52021 Diploma of Community Services (focus on Mental Health) for a fulfilling career allowing you to make a difference in people’s lives.
The CHC32015 Certificate III in Community Services is the perfect entry-level qualification for prospective Community Service workers looking to get started in the industry or change careers. Through the learning of contemporary Person-Centred approaches and theory, students will develop their knowledge and skills enabling them to be competitive in the growing world of Community Services, gaining the minimum education requirements for roles such as a Case Manager, and many more roles.
Start a rewarding career in Community Services!
The CHC22015 Certificate II in Community Services is ideal for people who are looking to start a career in Community Services. If you currently work or volunteer in a Community Services environment, this is a perfect course for you to get a formal qualification.
With this nationally recognised qualification you will gain the knowledge and skills to help and assist the people around you. You will develop effective communication skills to work efficiently in community services settings with a diverse range of people. Prepare for your next community services role. Enrol Today!
FAQs
Insight Training offers several courses to help upskill individuals for a career in community services, including Certificates II, III and IV in Community Services and a Diploma of Community Services.
The length of our courses differs depending on the qualification, although we aim to get every student ready for the workplace as quickly as possible. Our average time to complete a Certificate under state funding for priority areas is 3 months and a Diploma is 11 months. This will vary depending on your enrolment type.
- CHC22015 Certificate II in Community Services
- CHC32015 Certificate III in Community Services
- CHC42015 Certificate IV in Community Services
- CHC52021 Diploma of Community Services
Some other areas you may be interested in:
- CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)
- CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)
- HLT33021 Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance
- HLT23215 Certificate II in Health Support Services
- CHC43115 Certificate IV in Disability
- CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support
Every course offered by Insight Training is different, as are the individual needs of our students. Some will complete their course within a matter of months, and others will take a little longer due to other commitments. It all depends on the course, which includes theoretical and practical work, and the student’s ability to commit to it.
However long it takes to complete a course, rest assured you will have the skills and knowledge to support your successful career in community services.
Courses at Insight Training consist of learning theoretical knowledge and practical skills studied in a classroom or online (or a mix of both). This is accompanied by a work placement component where students demonstrate their ability to perform those skills over a set number of hours in a real work environment.
Most courses consist of a set number of core units (mandatory) and elective units (personal choice) that each student must pass successfully before completing their work placement.
The type and quantity of units differ with each course.
To understand more about the number of elective units in a particular course, please select the individual course page and refer to the ‘Course description’ section.
As the community services industry grows, Australia relies on qualified personnel to support people in need. Insight Training is committed to offering affordable courses, many of which are part-subsidised by the government to encourage people to study and fill vacancies in this much-needed sector.
For example, some courses currently have no cost as part of the government’s ‘Free in 23’ initiative.
Learn more about financial assistance from Insight Training here and see all our current course fees and concessions here.
Enrolling in a course with Insight Training is easy.
First, look on our website at the courses on offer, where you will find details of the course duration, units of study and entry requirements. When you find one you like, click the ‘Enquire now’ button and our team will call you as soon as possible to discuss the course in detail.
Or, if you know you want to study and don’t know which course is best for you, complete a contact form, and we will respond as soon as possible to explain your options.
At Insight Training, we pride ourselves on offering affordable courses to help individuals learn essential skills to help progress their careers.
Some course fees and associated expenses are tax deductible. Speak with your accountant and see what’s available with your course of choice.
There are also a number of initiatives available to help students with the cost of study. To learn more, visit our financial assistance page or call our helpful course and career advisors on 1300 046 744.
Insight Training offers a range of community service courses, empowering individuals with the skills necessary for a successful career in this sector. The best course for you depends on your circumstances and whether you are new to the industry or an existing worker looking to add to your existing skills and enhance your career.
We recommend you browse all our courses to see which one matches your circumstances. Or, to discuss your options with one of our knowledgeable support team, give us a call on 1300 046 744.
Some of our community services courses include theory, practical skills, and a work placement component where students demonstrate the skills they have acquired in real life.
Work placement must be conducted at an Approved Service, and for the number of hours specified in the ‘Course description’.
All community services courses at Insight Training are designed to help you at any stage of your career, whether you’re new to the sector or you’ve been working in community services for many years. If you have completed an entry level course such as Certificate II or Certificate III, you may choose to continue your studies and learn more advanced skills by completing Certificate IV; even continuing with a Diploma.
The more courses you complete, the broader the range of skills you’ll possess, making you eligible for more positions, many of them senior. Based on what you want to do and which way you prefer to take your career forward, Insight Training has a course to support you.
Our assessments are competency-based and varied to keep them relevant to the workplace. They include knowledge-based questions, case studies, projects, real-life scenarios, and a workplace assessment.
Insight Training has connections with many industries and employers to help facilitate the work placement component of your studies. As part of this process, we support students ahead of and during their work placement.
While job placement or career support can happen organically when students are on their work placement, this is provided by the host organisation.