This qualification prepares you to work for community services organisations, government departments and not for-profit organisations in a wide variety or roles and services.
The course covers how to provide support to people in need of assistance, how to link clients to appropriate services and government department, development of counselling and case management, program coordination and the supervision of other workers and/or volunteers.
Employment Opportunities
Community Services is an exciting and growing profession, with many opportunities for specialisation. 63,900 professionals are predicted to be employed in Australia by 2022.
There is strong growth prospect in a fulfilling and growing profession, which offers stability, career fulfilment and a wide variety of job roles with up to 11,600 jobs openings over the next 5 years.
*source: Job Outlook 2019
Employment pathways
This qualification could lead to your employment in the aged care industry in the following occupational titles.
- Community support worker
- Domestic violence worker
- Case worker
- Family support worker
- Aboriginal Health Education Officer
- Outreach officer
- Family support worker
- Support worker
*If you are eligible for Skills First funding and decide to access your entitlement, the training will be delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding. Learn more about Skills First Funding click here.
Upcoming Courses
CHC52015 Diploma of Community Services
Maryborough
CHC52015 Diploma of Community Services
Moe - blended delivery
CHC52015 Diploma of Community Services
Shepparton
CHC52015 Diploma of Community Services
Shepparton
Please Note: All course information session and commencement dates are proposed dates and are subject to the numbers of students interested. Please always confirm the details of an information session with one of our office members before you attend.
